Protecting, promoting, and advancing inherent, Treaty, and
Aboriginal rights of Northern First Nations.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Cultural Program Coordinator, Gladue Pathways (Repost) Full Time Term Position – March 31, 2031 Location: Thompson or Winnipeg, Manitoba
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, Gladue Pathways, the Cultural Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the MKO Gladue Pathways to Healing Initiative remains culturally grounded, responsive, and reflective of traditions, values and teachings of the twenty-six (26) First Nations in northern MB. Through a trauma-informed and culturally safe approach, the Cultural Program Coordinator supports the integration of Indigenous knowledge, ceremonies and land-based practices into Gladue Reports and Healing & Wellness Plans. The Cultural Program Coordinator leads the development and delivery of culturally responsive programming, strengthens community capacity through collaboration and partnership development, and provides cultural guidance Read More...
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Indigenous Cultural Activity Worker, Traditional Healer Program
Full Time Position Location: Thompson, MB The Indigenous Cultural Activity Worker at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) supports the Traditional Healer Program (THP) by facilitating access to traditional healing and ensuring cultural protocols are followed. The Indigenous Cultural Activity Worker provides essential support, and guidance to Indigenous clients, and families by incorporating traditional ways of knowing, ceremonies, and cultural teachings into programming. This role fosters a culturally safe and grounded healing environment This individual is also to be available for consultation and guidance regarding questions related to Indigenous traditions and ceremonies. Roles and Responsibilities Co-coordinate traditional cultural services and ceremonies with MKO THP Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant, Mental Wellness Program
Administrative Assistant Mental Wellness Program Full-Time Position | Thompson, Manitoba Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is seeking an organized, motivated individual to work under the supervision of the Mental Wellness Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Mental Wellness Manager and keep the program coordinated and provide additional supports with the Mental Wellness Program in the areas development and implementation of office procedures and systems and assist with monitoring and maintain various filing and databases. Roles and Responsibilities Provides technical and administrative support to the Mental Health Wellness Manager regarding service agreements of Mental Health Read More...
Media Statement: MKO Raises Concerns Over Federal Changes to Impact Assessment Regulations Ahead of International Investment Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg, MB - Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is raising concerns regarding new federal regulatory changes that remove several Read More...
Long Overdue: First Nations Leadership Calls for Action Result in External Review of Child and Family Services Funding Model
For Immediate Release July 30, 2026 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB - Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) recognizes the Manitoba government’s announcement by Families Minister Nahanni Read More...
Chiefs in Assembly Unanimously Pass Emergency Resolution Calling for Indian Residential School Denialism to Be Criminalized as Hate Speech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 15, 2026 UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, OTTAWA, ON — Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly have unanimously Read More...
Evacuations Underway for Marcel Colomb First Nation and O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation Due to Wildfire Impacts
Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB - Marcel Colomb First Nation has activated its evacuation plan due to ongoing wildfires and the mandatory evacuation of nearby Read More...
MKO Disputes MMF President’s Claim that the Rights of Red River Métis are “Equal” to the Treaty and Twice-Constitutionalized Rights of First Nations
Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – The Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc. (MKO) disputes the claim made by Manitoba Metis Federation President David Chartrand, as reported Read More...
MKO Mission Statement
To maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation people within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its First Nations without limiting the generality of the foregoing and the objectives of MKO.