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.
November 29, 2019:
MKO’s Santa Express Initiative gets underway this weekend! Children in the following First Nations received a visit from Santa and his crew so far:
- Bunibonibee Cree Nation
- Manto Sipi Cree Nation
- Shamattawa First Nation
- Barren Lands First Nation
- Northlands First Nation
- O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation
- Norway House Cree Nation
- Pimicikamak Cree Nation
Santa will also be travelling to many more MKO First Nations. You can find the current schedule on this page.
December 7, 2019:
MKO has CANCELLED its Frosty Fest Social in Thompson that was originally scheduled to take place on December 7.
MKO apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. We thank all our supporters who purchased tickets.
If you would like to request a refund, contact MKO at 204-677-1600 or the person who sold you the tickets.
MKO thanks all donors and sponsors who have supported our Santa Express Initiative.
We have received many generous donations that have helped to make this initiative a reality. You can learn more about Santa Express here.
August 19, 2019:
The Federal Court has approved a nation-wide class settlement to compensate survivors for harms suffered while attending Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools.
The settlement includes compensation for eligible Survivor Class Members ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 based on the level of harm experienced as well as the creation of a Legacy Fund of $200 million to support commemoration projects, health and wellness projects, and language and culture initiatives.
To be eligible for direct compensation, a person must have attended at least one of the Federal Indian Day Schools or Federal Day Schools funded, managed and controlled by Canada,
Information about how to make a claim will become available on this website in the coming weeks. If you’d like to read more about this settlement on our website, click here.
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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The Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba has two career opportunities for Child and Family Service Workers. The deadline to apply is December 20, 2019.
Please find the full details in the images below:
MKO’s Santa Express spread some Christmas cheer during a stop to see some of the Elders in Pimicikamak Cree Nation:
4Winnipeg Office
Fax: (204) 927-7509
Toll Free: 1-800-442-0488
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B3
Thompson Office
Fax: (204) 778-7655
Toll Free: 1-800-442-0488
Thompson MB R8N 0M5