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MKO Calls for Action on Youth Suicide Crisis

December 1, 2023|

For immediate release December 1, 2023 Treaty One Territory Winnipeg. MB– Today, the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, Sherry Gott, issued her Annual Report and Service Plan for 2022-23. In her report, the Manitoba Advocate highlights the current youth suicide crisis in Manitoba. Last fiscal year, tragically, 37 young people under the age of 21 died by suicide. As noted by the Manitoba Advocate, 37 is the highest number of deaths by suicide ever reported to the Manitoba Advocate office and represents a 42% increase from the 26 deaths by suicide in 2021–22. Indigenous children, youth, and young adults, particularly Read More...

Employment Opportunity: Director of Operations

November 17, 2023|

Full Time Position Available in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Start date: ASAP JOB SUMMARY: Nisichawayasihk Personal Care Home is seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated professional to join our team as Director of Operations. To be successful at NCN PCH, you must have an agile intellect, a practical mindset, the ability to take initiative and the aptitude to exceed expectations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director of Operations is responsible for the overall operation of NCN PCH, by efficiently using all resources to provide quality health care and services based on the policies, procedure and standards within the appropriate Read More...

Employment Opportunity: Assistant Recreation Coordinator

November 17, 2023|

Full Time Position Available in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Start date: ASAP JOB SUMMARY: The assistant will be responsible for the management and supervision of programs and services of the Recreation Department will to ensure that the sport, recreation, leisure and cultural needs and interests of the community. The assistant will work to increase community/employee participation, as well as visibility within the community/organization by raising awareness of programs and activities offered. Work duties fall under the following categories: planning; program and special event coordination, communication, and community recreation development RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Recreation Coordinator responsibility and authority to; Daily operation of 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.