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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Funding for physical activity projects: Apply by Oct. 16, 2020
Last year, the Government of Canada announced investments to expand the use of sport and physical activity programming as a means to improve social development in Indigenous communities. Canadian Heritage (Sport Canada) is pleased to launch the second cycle of the...
Career Opportunity: Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Member
Mobile Crisis Response Team Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Member Thompson Sub-Office – Full Time Are you a Mental Health, Wellness or Crisis Professional, Spiritual or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper or maybe a Psychologist, Social Worker or Psychiatric Nurse who is...
Supporting seniors in your community: Apply for funding by Oct. 20, 2020
The Government of Canada has launched the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2020-2021 call for proposals for community-based projects across Canada. The deadline to submit applications is October 20, 2020, at 2:00 pm Central Standard time. If your organization...
If you plan to home school your child
This information from the PRCT was originally in a poster PDF format. To view in a PDF format, please click here. Tips for Starting Research – read articles, books, watch videos, join Facebook groups Get support though Manitoba Association of Home Schoolers...
If you test positive for COVID-19
This information from the PRCT was originally in a poster PDF format. To view in a PDF format, please click here. Credit for this post goes to Dr. Sabina Ijaz. In the event that you become sick with COVID, or someone within your community does, it is good to...
Preparing your child for school during COVID-19
This information from the PRCT was originally in a poster PDF format. To view in a PDF format, please click here. To help them prepare: Get into a routine before school starts with the same sleep times and meal times. Listen to your child’s concerns. Let them...
September 8 Bulletin from the Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team
To view this bulletin in a PDF format, please click here. September 8, 2020 The Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team advise that, since September 4th bulletin, one (1) new First Nations COVID-19 case was identified as of...
Funding from the Security Infrastructure Program Available: Apply by Oct 31, 2020
The National Crime Prevention Strategy’s Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) funding program is currently open from September 1st to October 31st, 2020. The deadline to submit an application is October 31st at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time...
Travel Restrictions to Northern Manitoba
NOTE: A previous version of this web page incorrectly stated that the public health orders restricting travel would be going into effect on Thursday, September 3. The page has since been updated to display the correct information. On Friday, September 4, the...
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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