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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Update on COVID-19 at the Thompson YWCA: Potential Exposure from October 4 to 14, 2020
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 16, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing an update about the cases of COVID-19 that have been...
MKO Expresses Support and Solidarity with the Mi’kmaq Fishers of Nova Scotia
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 15, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. Grand Chief Garrison Settee is issuing this statement to express his...
MKO Concerned with Rising Cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba: Manitoba Residents Encouraged to Remain Vigilant to Reduce the Spread of the Virus
If you want to view this Media Release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 13, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is concerned about the record number of COVID-19 cases...
Free counselling available in Manitoba
NEED TO TALK? The Province of Manitoba is offering free counselling services to Manitoba residents age 16 and older to address the need for additional mental health support at this time through the expanded Mental Health Virtual Therapy Program. The service, which...
MKO Statement on Fire Prevention Week: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 9, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing a statement in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, which...
MKO Encourages First Nations Citizens to Remain Vigilant During Thanksgiving
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 9, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing a statement to encourage First Nations citizens to remain...
MKO’s Response to Manitoba’s Speech from the Throne
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 7, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this statement in response to the Speech from the Throne,...
Launch of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin’s “Breathe” Video PSA Encourages Uptake of Flu Vaccines for Northern First Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 5, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – The new First Nations health entity, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM), is pleased to announce the premiere of...
Career Opportunity: MKO Justice Programs Manager
Justice Programs Manager Full Time Position Thompson Sub-Office Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Justice Programs Manager. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the...
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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Four northern residents are hospitalized due to #COVID19, none of them in intensive care.
The total number of cases in the region since the pandemic began is now at 130, 72 of which are active and 58 recovered. #MKONorth
ACCESS FREE ONLINE THEATRE from Oct. 29 to Nov. 15:
As the first play in the theatre's #COVID19 affected season, Katharsis “opens” today, Oct. 29, as a free online presentation.
Watch Katharsis, a 15-minute play, for free at http://www.pte.mb.ca starting today. #MKONorth