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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MKO Supportive of Public Inquest into the Death of Eishia Hudson
To view this release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 5, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this statement regarding Minister of Justice Cameron Friesen’...
Indigenous Services Canada is hiring COVID-19 immunizers
Health professional? Tired of staying home? Looking for a change of pace and scenery? Health professionals are essential to COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in First Nations communities across Canada. Indigenous Services Canada is looking for health professionals licensed to...
MKO Launches Survey for Youth Ages 12 to 18 to Gather Insights on Support Needed as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 2, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact children, youth, and families in Northern Manitoba, Manitoba...
Communication tools to support uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine from Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc.
As part of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM)’s comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination campaign, the organization has developed several communications to address vaccine hesitancy. The goal has been to create messaging that is evidence-based, culturally relevant, and...
Survey for MKO youth ages 12 to 18
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) is seeking direction from youth ages 12 to 18 from MKO communities on possible programming to support you during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Please complete the following survey by Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 11:59 pm Central...
MKO Update on COVID-19 Vaccines: First Nations People in Manitoba Age 75 and Older Now Eligible to Book Vaccination Appointments
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 25, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this statement to provide an update on COVID-19 vaccines...
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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