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.
Recent Posts
Guidance for health professionals considering travel to First Nations Communities to provide services
Information from the Government of Canada. To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. Last Revised/Effective Date: June 5, 2020 Target Audience: Community leadership, employers of health professionals, and health professionals. Health professionals...
Coalition of Residential School Survivors, First Nations Leaders and Community Advocates Question Motive Behind Senator Lynn Beyak’s Recent Training on Indigenous Issues
Media Release from the Coalition to Remove Lynn Beyak from the Senate. If you would like to read this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Kenora - June 30, 2020 “In effect, our people have once again been silenced. Heads of bureaucracy...
Letter to the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada: Funding required to assist off-reserve First Nations citizens during COVID-19 pandemic
If you'd like to view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 29, 2020 The Honourable Marc Miller Minister of Indigenous Services Canada House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Re: Funding required to assist off-reserve First Nations citizens...
Letter to the Minister of Infrastructure: Investing in improvements to Provincial Road 384
If you'd like to view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 29, 2020 Honourable Ron Schuler Minister of Infrastructure Room 203, Legislative Building Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8 Re: Investing in improvements to Provincial Road 384 Dear Minister...
Letter to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard: Fish Harvester Benefit and Fish Harvester Grant Programs
If you would like to view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 29, 2020 Honourable Bernadette Jordan Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard 200 Kent Street Station 15N100 Ottawa, ON KIA 0E6 Re: Fish Harvester Benefit and...
Canadian Red Cross: 21 Days of Hope guide for youth in self-isolation
To view the 21 Days of Hope PDF document, please click here. To Community Leadership, As part of its ongoing support to First Nations during the COVID-19 pandemic response, the Canadian Red Cross has created a valuable tool to help Leadership of Indigenous...
MKO Celebrates Pride with a Special Event in Thompson
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 24, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is hosting an event called “In Our Circle Diversity is Our Strength”...
Health resource: Dismantling Anti-Indigenous Racism Within the Health Care System
In March 2019, 35 health leaders met in Vancouver, British Columbia to participate in a Think Tank about anti-Indigenous racism and cultural safety within the health care system. The objectives were to: promote collaboration in addressing racism and disrupting harm to...
The Successful Virtual Celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020
On Sunday, June 21, MKO hosted a virtual celebration of Indigenous cultures. The day began at 5 am with a sunrise pipe ceremony conducted by Elder Jack Robinson & Ron Cook. Elder Marie Ballantyne opened the event with a prayer and the raising of the Tipi provided...
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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