Working with Northern First Nations to maintain, strengthen, protect and develop political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural, policies, inherent Treaty and Aboriginal rights and to enhance quality of life while advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of Indigenous governments.
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Statement on Manitoba’s Cabinet Shuffle: MKO Urges Government Leaders to Improve Relationships with First Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 5, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this statement to respond to today’s announcement that the...
Manitoba Government and First Nations Health Experts Collaborate on COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
Original released by the Manitoba Government, click here to view on their website. December 31, 2020 5,300 Doses Will Be Distributed Immediately to Protect First Nations People from COVID-19 With the first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine expected to...
MKO Grand Chief Settee shares a holiday message
To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. On behalf of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. and our Northern First Nations, I wish you a safe and prosperous holiday season filled with good health, happiness, and optimism. This year has been...
MKO Statement on Health Canada’s Approval of the Moderna Vaccine
For immediate release December 23, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this statement to respond to today’s announcement that Health Canada has approved the Moderna vaccine for use across Canada. This is the...
Career Opportunity: Traditional Healing Program Health Benefits Analyst
Health Benefits Analyst TRADITIONAL HEALING PROGRAM Thompson Sub-Office – Full Time Position Are you are an experienced Health Benefits Professional who is intrigued by the opportunity to work with a new transitioned Health Benefits Program for Indigenous Manitobans?...
MKO Unclear on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plans for Northern and Remote First Nations in Manitoba
To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release December 17, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this statement to provide updates on the COVID-19 vaccine in...
Holiday Office Closure
The MKO offices in Winnipeg and Thompson will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 21, 2020, until Friday, January 1, 2021. Our offices will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2021, but will remain closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From all of...
Chief David Monias encourages First Nations citizens to get the flu vaccine
First Nation leaders are encouraging citizens to get their flu shot. In this video, Chief Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation shares his message in Cree and English and shows how easy it is to get the vaccine. “The flu vaccine takes about two weeks to...
MKO Citizens May Apply to Be a Parliamentary Intern
Parliamentary Internship Program: Please share this with any MKO citizens who may be interested in this opportunity. The 2021-2022 interns will receive a salary of at least $25,000 for the 10-month program. The program also pays a significant percentage of interns’...
Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM) – “Breathe” PSA
“Breathe” is Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin’s first video public service announcement which is part of KIM’s multi-phased Immunity Wellness Campaign. The first phase of the health campaign is designed to promote awareness of “minoayawin” (Cree for “wellness”) and to encourage northern First Nations in Manitoba to protect their loved ones through preventative measures such as getting the flu vaccine and promoting self-care.
Click here to open video with YouTube.
KIM would like to thank to the following for participating in the production of the “Breathe” video (in alphabetical order):
Aidan Wilson, Augustine Tssessaze (aka Modeste Tessessage), Cheryl Moore, CoPilot Collective, Cynthia Boehm, Dacapo Studios, Dr. Barry Lavallee, Darryl Buck, Ed Azure, Elder Jack Robinson, Elder Larry Beardy, Eva Goulet, Jean Merasty, Judy Spence, Kenny Braun, Kevin McKay, Leon Tssessaze, Lou Moodie, Margaret Hart, Moriah Davis, Quinton Dettanikkeaze, Simon Samuels, Sparrow Wilson, Teena Legris, Teyara Braun, Theresa Yetman, and Zippoorah Mercredi.
April 2020:
Did you know? MKO has a COVID-19 webpage where you can find regular updates. Visit the webpage on a regular basis to find information on various funding opportunities; health resources; helpful links; media releases and updates; links to news stories featuring MKO; video messages; public service announcements; and resources for First Nations. Find Grand Chief Garrison Settee’s special musical message for front line workers on our webpage or on Youtube.
Grand Chief Bulletin
January 22, 2019
Prior to the opening of today’s Chiefs Assembly on Health Transformation, which is being held in Thompson in Treaty 5 on the traditional territory of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Settee was honoured to be bestowed through ceremony with his Chief’s headdress. Led by Elder Ed Azure, with support from Chief Marcel Moody of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Arlen Dumas, the ceremony acknowledged the history, teachings, significance, and responsibilities of the leader bestowed with the traditional headdress.
About MKO
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Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO),
MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a
collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, aboriginal and human rights
for the citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent. The MKO
First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10.
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“Leadership have always been worried about the disproportionate impact the #COVID19 virus would have on our communities once it arrived in Northern Manitoba. We have multiple ongoing systemic issues we need to address that exacerbate the impact of COVID-19 on our citizens.”
MKO, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada, will be providing services to assist Status First Nations clients in obtaining or renewing their Secure Certificate of Indian Status.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, & 2 references by on Jan. 27.