The latest news regarding the MKO and the communities they serve.
Memo from the Electoral Officer: Grand Chief Candidates Updated Contact Information
To view this memo in a PDF format, please click here. From: Steph Connors, Electoral Officer Date: July 27, Read More...
Second Annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk: August 6, 2021, in The Pas
You are invited to attend the second annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk in The Pas, Manitoba. The memorial walk will Read More...
Call for Proposals for Indigenous Communities Engaged in Cumulative Effects Assessments Apply by September 13, 2021
ICCE Community Funding Program 2021-2023 Calls for Cumulative Effects Proposals in Indigenous Communities - Round 2 The Indigenous Centre for Read More...
Call for Proposals: Indigenous Justice Program Apply by August 19, 2021
The Department of Justice Canada’s Indigenous Justice Program is accepting funding applications for its Call for Proposals: “Systemic change informed Read More...
Call for Funding Proposals for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2021: Apply by July 30, 2021
The Policy Centre for Victim Issues at the Department of Justice Canada is pleased to announce that Victims and Survivors Read More...
MKO Grand Chief’s Letter to Wab Kinew
You can read a PDF version of this letter here. July 16, 2021 Mr. Wab Kinew Leader of the Read More...
Congratulations to newly elected AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. July 8, 2021 National Chief RoseAnne Archibald Assembly Read More...
Winnipeg Police Service hosting Indigenous Careers Workshop: Register by July 9, 2021
The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) Community Relations/Indigenous Partnership Section is hosting a unique career workshop on August 19th and 20th Read More...
MKO Congratulates Doctor Barry Lavallee on Being Named as a 2021 Honorary Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
For immediate release June 30, 2021 Photo: Dr. Barry Lavallee speaks to media in 2020 Treaty Read More...
Grand Chief Settee’s Letter to Manitoba Ministers re: Residential School Sites
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 30, 2021 The Hon. Cameron Friesen Minister Read More...
MKO Hosting a Pride Flag Contest: Enter by July 14, 2021
Pride flags are flown across the country as a celebration of diversity and a visual symbol of inclusion and safety Read More...
Funding Available for First Nations Experiencing a Decline in Own-Source Revenue: Apply by August 31, 2021
The Government of Canada has created the Own-Source Revenue in Indigenous Communities Initiative (OSRICI) to support communities that have experienced Read More...
Winnipeg Sun Contributes to the Denial of the Atrocities Experienced by Indigenous Children Forced to Attend Residential Schools
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 11, 2021 Mr. Mark Hamm, Editor-in-Chief Winnipeg Read More...
Grand Chief Settee’s letter to Manitoba Ministers re: Request to Immediately Withdraw Bill 64, The Education Modernization Act
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 7, 2021 The Hon. Cliff Cullen Minister Read More...
Career Opportunity: Thompson FNJS Community Justice Worker
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Community Justice Worker First Nations Justice Strategy (FNJS) Read More...
Career Opportunity: God’s Lake Narrows FNJS Community Justice Worker
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Community Justice Worker First Nations Justice Strategy (FNJS) Read More...
Career Opportunity: God’s River FNJS Community Justice Worker
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Community Justice Worker First Nations Justice Strategy (FNJS) Read More...
Funding opportunity: Intersectoral Action Fund at the Public Health Agency of Canada
The deadline to submit an application for this funding opportunity is July 12, 2021, at 2 pm Central Time. Intersectoral Read More...
Career opportunity with the National Film Board of Canada: Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Apply for this position by June 11, 2021. The Director is a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, Read More...
Increasing Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines in Manitoba: Community Outreach and Incentive Grants Available
The Province of Manitoba announced new ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants: Grants of up to $20,000 will be available Read More...
Career Opportunity: Health Senior Analyst
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Health Senior Analyst Office of the Grand Read More...
Funding to Address the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action #74-76 Re: Missing Children and Burial Grounds
The shocking news that remains of children were found in the area of the Kamloops Indian Residential School is once Read More...
Career Opportunity: MMIWG Wellness and Community Support Liaison
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Wellness and Community Support Liaison Missing and Read More...
MKO Honours the 215 Children Found at the Kamloops Residential School: Virtual Ceremony on June 4, 2021
MKO is honouring the 215 children who were found buried on the site of the Kamloops Residential School in British Read More...
MKO Youth Ages 12 to 25: Become a Youth Advisor to a Cannabis Vaping Study Apply by July 15, 2021
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email [email protected] with any questions you may have or to express that Read More...
Grand Chief Settee’s Letter to Winnipeg Mayor Bowman: Renaming Bishop Grandin Boulevard One Step Towards Reconciliation
You can view a PDF version of this letter here. June 1, 2021 His Worship Mayor Brian Bowman 510 Read More...
Release of the National Action Plan on MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People: June 3, 2021
Thursday, June 3 marks the 2nd anniversary of the release of the Final Report of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Read More...
Call for Proposals- Electoral Officer: Submit by June 25, 2021
To view this call for proposals in a PDF format, please click here. Background Incorporated in 1981 as the Read More...
Winnipeg Career Opportunity: MMIWG Wellness and Community Support Liaison
To view this posting in a PDF format, please click here. Wellness and Community Support Liaison Missing and Murdered Indigenous Read More...
Thompson Career Opportunity: MMIWG Wellness and Community Support Liaison
To view this posting in a PDF format, please click here. Wellness and Community Support Liaison Missing and Murdered Indigenous Read More...
Upcoming SERC Virtual Workshops: Creating a Culture of Consent in the Workplace
The Sexuality Education Resource Centre, through a partnership with MFL Occupational Health Centre and Klinic Community Health, is offering free Read More...
Conference on Preventing Domestic Homicide: May 11-14, 2021
To view this on the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative website, please click here. 2021 Conference Preventing domestic homicide: Read More...
Nominate an MKO Youth by May 14 to Present to the Senate
On June 28, 2021, an event called “Youth Indigenize the Senate Virtual Round Table” will take place. This event is Read More...
Safety Tips for Using Off-Road Vehicles
Getting outside and enjoying Manitoba’s beautiful outdoors is long-awaited and eagerly anticipated. There are so many ways to spend your Read More...
Shorty’s Upcycling Workshop for Grownups on May 5, 2021
Shorty of Shorty’s Upcycling Studio makes functional art out of whatever he finds lying around. Old doors, scrap metal, pallets, milk Read More...
Job posting: Thompson Coordinator for Alternate Isolation Accommodations
The Northern Health Region is seeking a full-time coordinator for Alternate Isolation Accommodations in Thompson. The full posting is on Read More...
MKO Youth Ages 16 to 25 Living in Winnipeg: Apply for a Free Bike by May 14, 2021
If any MKO youth (ages 16 to 25) have moved to Winnipeg, they may be interested in the Cycle Indigena Read More...
Call for papers, poems and artwork: Journal of Indigenous Social Development
As part of the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference in August 2021, the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Read More...
Statistic Canada Releases New Report on Status First Nations People in Canada
Statistics Canada has produced a custom report in collaboration with the Assembly of First Nations looking at Status First Nations Read More...
Shorty’s Upcycling Workshop for Children and Teens on May 1, 2021
Shorty of Shorty’s Upcycling Studio makes functional art out of whatever he finds lying around. Old doors, scrap metal, pallets, Read More...
Funding Available for Retrofit and New Building Projects: Apply by July 6, 2021
Infrastructure Canada is accepting applications for retrofits and new building projects for community buildings under the Green and Inclusive Community Read More...
College and university students: Apply for the Troop 17 Scholarship by May 31, 2021
The RCMP's Troop 17 Scholarship was established to recognize students who have made significant efforts toward the prevention of bullying Read More...
Take the COVID-19 Vaccine Survey
What do you think about the COVID-19 vaccine? The Southern Chiefs’ Organization, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc., and Read More...
Cross Lake Hosting Vaccine Clinic in Thompson: April 14 to 17
Download a PDF copy of this information here. Cross Lake Chief David Monias and Council were successful in ensuring the Read More...
Fact sheets on victims’ rights in Canada now available in Indigenous languages
Justice Canada’s fact sheets on victims’ rights in Canada are now available online in 12 Indigenous languages, including Cree and Read More...
Call for proposals: Exercising jurisdiction in relation to child and family services
The Government of Canada has launched a call for proposals to support work of Indigenous communities towards exercising jurisdiction in Read More...
Important Guidelines for Travelling to Northern First Nations
MKO is sharing important information from Manitoba public health orders that pertain to travelling to Northern Manitoba. Effective March 19, Read More...
Indigenous Beading Workshop: Saturday, April 10 from 6 to 8pm
Thank you for your interest but the workshop is now full. You can put your name on our wait list Read More...
Province issues an update on the use of Vaxport
To view this memo in a PDF format, please click here. Memo from Grand Chief Garrison Settee to the Read More...
Teaching Indigenous Languages Pilot Program from the University of Winnipeg and Indigenous Languages of Manitoba
Are you fluent in Anishinaabemowin or Ininimowin? Are you interested in learning skills to teach community classes and introductory language Read More...
Treaty 5 Youth Virtual Gathering: Register Now
Treaty 5 is holding a Youth Virtual Gathering next week on Tuesday, March 23rd and Wednesday, March 24th. The gathering's theme Read More...
Grand Chief Settee provides COVID-19 update in Cree and English
Grand Chief Garrison Settee provided the following update in both Cree and English. Scroll down to watch either of the Read More...
Take part in the Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge: Apply by April 9
The Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge encourages individuals and/or groups across Canada to help promote vaccine confidence in their communities. We Read More...
Suspicious, unsolicited offers of COVID-19 vaccines for sale
The RCMP have shared that there is an issue of potential fraud around the provision of the COVID-19 vaccines. In Read More...
Upcoming events for MKO citizens
MKO is hosting virtual workshops for MKO citizens. They are as follows: Saturday, March 20: Hand drumming workshop with Darryl Read More...
The Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the families of young victims of crime. To ensure parents get the Read More...
Grand Chief’s letter to Premier Pallister re: COVID-19 vaccines in Northern Manitoba
To view this letter in PDF format, please click here. March 8, 2021 Re: Continued need to improve communication Read More...
Funding available for Indigenous early learning and child care: Apply by April 14, 2021
Indigenous communities, Indigenous governments, and Indigenous organizations are eligible to apply for funding to explore ways to improve Indigenous early Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
MKO asserts need for representation on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. February 24, 2021 Re: Urgent need for health Read More...
Grand Chief’s letter to Premier Pallister: Continued collaboration needed in fight against COVID-19
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. February 23, 2021 Re: Continued collaboration needed in Read More...
Update from the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program | COVID-19 Questions Read More...
Manitoba’s Winter Road System Open to Serve Northern Manitoba Communities
Manitoba’s winter road system will be fully open this week, with the exception of the Tadoule Lake road, giving access Read More...
Call for Advisory Members for the NIHB’s Medical Supplies and Vision Care Advisory Committees: Apply by Feb. 26, 2021
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program had previously announced a call for membership for their Medical Supplies and Equipment and Read More...
Call for proposals: Feminist Response and Recovery Fund
Open call for proposals Apply by: March 25, 2021 About this call for proposals The Department of Status of Read More...
Grand Chief Settee’s visit to the Misipawistik Cree Nation
February 12, 2021 Grand Chief Garrison Settee had the honour of visiting the Misipawistik Cree Nation this week. He Read More...
Virtual event on February 11: Pandemic recovery and underrepresented women
Announcement and panel discussion on supporting those in greatest need to ensure the pandemic recovery is more inclusive of underrepresented Read More...
Emergency funding available from Harvest Food Rescue: Apply by February 28, 2021
Apply for this funding by February 28, 2021 at 11:59 pm PST. Second Harvest has received an additional $8 million Read More...
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Apply for support from the Public Health Agency of Canada by March 5, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign is the largest mass vaccination campaign ever undertaken. It is a key component of our collective Read More...
Emergency loans available for Indigenous businesses
The First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF), through assistance provided by the Government of Canada, is taking action to help Read More...
Proposals for the Sectoral Initiatives Program due by March 4, 2021
The Department of Employment and Social Development Canada launched a Call for Proposals for the Sectoral Initiatives Program. Interested parties Read More...
Proposals for the Health Services Integration Fund are due by March 5, 2021
The requests for proposals for the Health Services Integration Fund (HSIF) for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is open. Due to Read More...
COVID-19 update from Fox Lake Cree Nation
To read this message and community update in a PDF format, please click here. A Message from Chief Morris Beardy Read More...
Webinar on February 3: Moving Towards Enforceable Rights for Victims of Crime
Join Heidi Illingworth, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, for “Moving Towards Enforceable Rights for Victims of Crime in Canada”, Read More...
Update from the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
This update provides the latest news on Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) policies and benefit coverage for First Nations and Inuit Read More...
Mark Sweeny joins MKO as Assistant to the Grand Chief
Grand Chief Garrison Settee is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Sweeny to the team at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Read More...
Grand Chief Settee’s open letter to the editor of the Winnipeg Free Press
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. January 13, 2021 I’m writing to the Read More...
MKO Recognizes Chief David Monias of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation for Assisting with Unplanned Home Birth
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 11, 2021 Read More...
Apply for funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program
Funding for the Canada Summer Jobs program is currently open. Apply by January 29, 2021. You can find more info Read More...
Manitoba Government and First Nations Health Experts Collaborate on COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
Original released by the Manitoba Government, click here to view on their website. December 31, 2020 5,300 Doses Will Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Settee shares a holiday message
To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. On behalf of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. Read More...
Holiday Office Closure
The MKO offices in Winnipeg and Thompson will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 21, 2020, until Friday, Read More...
Chief David Monias encourages First Nations citizens to get the flu vaccine
First Nation leaders are encouraging citizens to get their flu shot. In this video, Chief Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation Read More...
MKO Citizens May Apply to Be a Parliamentary Intern
Parliamentary Internship Program: Please share this with any MKO citizens who may be interested in this opportunity. The 2021-2022 interns Read More...
Fish distribution for urban, off-reserve members living in Brandon, Winnipeg, The Pas, Dauphin, and Thompson
Original posters from Fisher River Cree Nation. Fisher River Cree Nation has been working with the Freshwater Fish Marketing Read More...
In loving memory of Clyde Flett
Updated June 11, 2021: Read about the late Clyde Flett in the Winnipeg Free Press story called: "Faces of the Read More...
Career Opportunities at the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages
The Indigenous Languages Act received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019, with the overall purpose of supporting Indigenous Peoples in Read More...
Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau re: Shamattawa First Nation needs urgent assistance to evacuate Elders immediately
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. December 8, 2020 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Read More...
MKO Holiday Hamper Pick-Up
To view the following information in a PDF format, please click here. For MKO citizens in Thompson that are Read More...
Funding opportunity for preventing and addressing family violence: Express interest by Jan. 27, 2021
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is pleased to invite eligible organizations to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) Read More...
A memo for MKO leadership from Grand Chief Settee: Recommendations for measures to respond to COVID-19
To view this memo in a PDF format, please click here. Date: December 1, 2020 Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Read More...
Training for Manitoba Jordan’s Principle Staff: Supporting Youth and Families During COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Red Cross team has developed and adapted a number of resources to Read More...
Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness in Thompson, Manitoba
To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. To view this post in a JPG format, please Read More...
Funding opportunities from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Launched - Team Grants in Diabetes Prevention and Treatment in Indigenous Communities: Resilience and Wellness The CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Read More...
Donate to the North of the 55th Toy Drive
The North of 55 Toy Drive is accepting financial donations, gift cards, as well as toy/gift donations to help children Read More...
Upcoming flu shot clinics in Northern Manitoba
While we are living with the COVID-19 virus, this year it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot. Read More...
Visit the new website for Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc.
Click here to visit the website for the new health entity Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM) Inc. The KIM story Read More...
Community Forum on December 1: Exploring News Perspectives in Substance Use and Addiction
To view the event poster in a PDF format, please click here. You are invited to register and join Read More...
Resources for people experiencing domestic violence in Manitoba
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Manitoba For confidential help and information on domestic violence, call 1-877-977-0007 or TTY Read More...
Free training courses to support Canadian contact tracers
The Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada are pleased to announce the release of the three new courses Read More...
Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team (PRCT) Daily Bulletin – November 5, 2020
To view this report in a PDF format, please click here. Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team Read More...
Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau: Urgent concerns regarding uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreak at Keeyask construction site
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. November 4, 2020 Re: Urgent concerns regarding Read More...
Letter to Premier Pallister: MKO requests emergency meeting for uncontrolled outbreak of COVID-19 at Keeyask
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. November 2, 2020 Re: Request for emergency Read More...
Guidance for a safe Halloween
The following information comes from the Province of Manitoba. At this time, Manitoba families are encouraged to reduce the number Read More...
MKO Santa Express cancelled for 2020
Due to the increased numbers of COVID-19 cases in Northern Manitoba, MKO Santa Express for 2020 is cancelled. Public health Read More...
MKO expresses concern to Premier Pallister: First Nations people to see increased rates for Manitoba Hydro
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. October 27, 2020 Re: Manitoba Hydro Rate Read More...
MKO encourages youth to join Manitoba’s Youth Advisory Council on Climate
The province has opened another selection process for membership to the Youth Advisory Council on climate. Council members will: Be Read More...
Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team Bulletin for October 20
To view this bulletin in a PDF format, please click here. October 20th, 2020 Given the ongoing concerning Read More...
Free counselling available in Manitoba
NEED TO TALK? The Province of Manitoba is offering free counselling services to Manitoba residents age 16 and older to Read More...
Dr. Barry Lavallee named as Chief Executive Officer of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc.
On behalf of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), Grand Chief Garrison Settee sends his congratulations and appreciation to Dr. Barry Lavallee Read More...
Online flu resources
As flu season quickly approaches, it is imperative that we stay diligent with our physical distancing and cleaning measures. Many Read More...
York Factory First Nation: Call for Donations
York Factory First Nation (YFFN) in Northern Manitoba requests non-perishable food items and monetary donations for our community of York Read More...
MKO’s Winnipeg office has moved
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is delighted to announce that MKO's Winnipeg sub-office is relocating effective immediately. Our contact number Read More...
MKO Statement on Confirmed COVID Cases in Northern First Nations
For immediate release September 28, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is responding Read More...
First Nations Citizens Encouraged to Keep Manitoba Health Cards Up to Date
For immediate release September 25, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – The leaders of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. Read More...
Information on the Manitoba Child Benefit
You can download a two-page PDF file explaining how to apply for the benefit here. The following information is from the Read More...
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 Read More...
Supporting seniors in your community: Apply for funding by Oct. 20, 2020
Edit Oct 1, 2020: To take part of a New Horizons for Seniors Program Teleconference Information Session, please sign up Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
Updates on COVID-19 from the Manitoba First Nations Pandemic Response Coordination Team
To view this bulletin in a PDF format, please click here. August 26th, 2020 The Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Read More...
Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team (PRCT) Bulletin
To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 22, 2020 Since Read More...
MKO delivers art therapy programming to youth
MKO Mobile Crisis Response Team members Michele Genaille and Gina Spence went to Peguis First Nation to do art therapy Read More...
Grand Chief Settee takes part in Misipawistik inauguration
Councillor Ferland with Grand Chief Settee. Grand Chief Settee was honoured to participate in the inauguration of Read More...
$5000 reward for information about the disappearance of Tammy Nattaway
Click the image to view or download this poster in a separate window. On behalf of MKO, Grand Read More...
MKO MMIWG Liaison Unit selected for Pay It Backward Foundation Donation
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit was selected as one of the recipients of the proceeds Read More...
Join the Prime Minister’s Youth Council: Apply by August 17
The Prime Minister’s Youth Council (PMYC) is recruiting the next cohort of Council members. Please encourage youth in MKO First Read More...
Transport Canada’s Call for Proposals: Applications due September 21
To view the Transport Canada Call for Proposals Letter in a PDF form, please click here. Transport Canada is Read More...
Provide your input for community safety planning in Thompson
Thompson’s Community Wellness and Public Safety Advisory Committee is developing a plan to help Thompson become a safer and healthier Read More...
An update on the Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, announced that the Fish Harvester Benefit Read More...
Memo from Grand Chief Settee to the MKO Chiefs: Extension for filing COVID-19 related expenses with the FNIHB
To: MKO Chiefs From: MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee Date: July 31, 2020 Subject: Extension for filing COVID-19 related Read More...
Call for proposals for projects to reduce human trafficking and support those impacted by it
The Government of Canada announced $19 million in funding to support victims and survivors of human trafficking earlier this week. Read More...
MKO staff receive certification in trauma recovery
Congratulations to all participants who successfully completed the Trauma Recovery Certification Training Program this week. The program is designed for Read More...
MKO’s letter to Minister Cameron Friesen on the need to ensure that critical health services are available for Leaf Rapids residents
July 29, 2020 Honourable Cameron Friesen Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living Room 302 Legislative Building 450 Broadway Winnipeg, Read More...
MKO’s letter to Minister Rochelle Squires on the need for a state of emergency for Leaf Rapids
July 28, 2020 Honourable Rochelle Squires Minister of Municipal Relations Room 317 Legislative Building 450 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8 Read More...
Grand Chief Settee takes part in Traditional Healers Gathering
Grand Chief Settee speaking to the attendees of the Traditional Healers Gathering. Grand Chief Garrison Settee provided opening Read More...
Support for Indigenous businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
To download this information as a PDF file, please click here. Indigenous businesses (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) have access Read More...
Funding Available for Shelters on Reserve
The Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) will provide funding of $31.7 million, delivered through its On-Reserve Shelter Enhancement Program Read More...
Financial support available for projects serving Indigenous populations managing the impacts of COVID-19
The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund (IPRF) is a growing fund with over a $1.4 million to distribute to Indigenous-led organizations Read More...
Apply by July 31 for emergency funding for food support
Second Harvest has distributed close to $5 million in emergency funding to Indigenous communities and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More...
MKO’s March Against Racism on July 20, 2020
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. has heard concerns regarding the treatment of First Nations customers shopping at Walmart in Thompson, Read More...
Upcoming events in Thompson: October 1, 3, and 4
UPCOMING EVENTS: MKO’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit is hosting events on October 1, 3, and Read More...
Thompson residents thank MKO for assistance during COVID pandemic
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. purchased clothing, toiletries, and numerous other essentials for people who are homeless and living at Read More...
Take part in Canada’s National Procurement Strategy to Address Wrecked and Abandoned Vessels
Building on Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act addresses wrecked and abandoned vessels in Canadian waters. Read More...
Information for MKO citizens about the federal Indian Day School Class Action
The federal Indian Day School Class Action Settlement Agreement is open to survivors to apply for compensation. The Canadian government Read More...
Public Health Considerations During COVID-19 for Sundance Leaders
Manitoba entered Phase 3 of the Restoring Safe Services as of June 21, 2020. Over the next several months many Read More...
Directory: Indigenous Organizations in Manitoba
The document Indigenous Organizations in Manitoba: A Directory of Groups and Programs Organized by or for First Nations, Inuit, and Read More...
Letter to the Thompson Mayor: Mistreatment of First Nations customers at Thompson Walmart
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. July 8, 2020 Mayor Colleen Smook City of Read More...
Letter to Minister of Justice and Attorney General: Resolution #2019-08-01: Termination of Airport Searches by Northern Airport and Marine Operations, Manitoba Infrastructure
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. July 7, 2020 The Honourable Cliff Cullen Minister Read More...
Letter to the Minister of Economic Development and Training: Request for moratorium of interest on loans under the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) Fisheries Loan Program
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. July 8, 2020 Honourable Ralph Eichler Minister of Read More...
Guidance on Re-Opening Northern, Remote, Isolated, and Indigenous Communities
A new document was published on June 30, 2020, to share guidance on re-opening Northern, remote, isolated, and Indigenous communities. Read More...
Addressing the urgent needs of people who use substances during the pandemic
The Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM) has/is completing a series of six national guidance documents to address the Read More...
Free webinar on July 28: Home remedies: Addressing domestic violence, racism, and sexism in the context of COVID-19
Due to colonization and patriarchal systems, racism, poverty, domestic violence, devaluation, and hypersexualization of Indigenous women have become normalized for Read More...
Important info for MKO First Nations re: COVID reimbursement
First Nations can submit their proposals for COVID-19 expense reimbursement to the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) until Read More...
Protecting the health and safety of Indigenous Communities in close proximity to natural resource operations
Original message from Indigenous Services Canada. Indigenous Services Canada has released guidance to provide Indigenous communities located near resource Read More...
Guidance for health professionals considering travel to First Nations Communities to provide services
Information from the Government of Canada. To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. Last Revised/Effective Read More...
Coalition of Residential School Survivors, First Nations Leaders and Community Advocates Question Motive Behind Senator Lynn Beyak’s Recent Training on Indigenous Issues
Media Release from the Coalition to Remove Lynn Beyak from the Senate. If you would like to read this media Read More...
Letter to the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada: Funding required to assist off-reserve First Nations citizens during COVID-19 pandemic
If you'd like to view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 29, 2020 The Honourable Read More...
Letter to the Minister of Infrastructure: Investing in improvements to Provincial Road 384
If you'd like to view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 29, 2020 Honourable Ron Read More...
Letter to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard: Fish Harvester Benefit and Fish Harvester Grant Programs
If you would like to view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 29, 2020 Honourable Read More...
Canadian Red Cross: 21 Days of Hope guide for youth in self-isolation
To view the 21 Days of Hope PDF document, please click here. To Community Leadership, As part of its Read More...
Health resource: Dismantling Anti-Indigenous Racism Within the Health Care System
In March 2019, 35 health leaders met in Vancouver, British Columbia to participate in a Think Tank about anti-Indigenous racism Read More...
The Successful Virtual Celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020
On Sunday, June 21, MKO hosted a virtual celebration of Indigenous cultures. The day began at 5 am with a Read More...
Information for MKO Nations about community-based proposals
On May 29, 2020, the Prime Minister announced that there is $285 million to further support First Nations with their Read More...
Congratulations to all graduates in MKO territory
Grand Chief Garrison Settee shares a video message for all graduates in MKO territory: “Congratulations and we wish you the Read More...
Food Security Funding
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) is a five-year, $50 million initiative ending March 31, 2024. The program is part Read More...
NIHB Program Updates for June 2020
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program is launching a new claims processing system and services on June 29, 2020. NIHB is Read More...
Red Cross COVID-19 Emergency Support for Community Organizations
The deadline to apply for either program is June 21, 2020. Please view this information in a PDF format from Read More...
Letter to Premier Pallister: Creating space for MKO First Nations to self-govern and exercise their inherent rights
To download a PDF version of this letter, please click here. June 16, 2020 Premier Brian Pallister 204 Legislative Building Read More...
Letter to RCMP Commissioner: Request to meet to discuss RCMP concerns for Northern Manitoba First Nations
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 11, 2020 RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki RCMP Read More...
MKO recognizes National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. At Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc., we are proud to represent 26 Northern Cree Read More...
Online Resources for Indigenous Communities – Food and COVID-19
The following list of online resources was provided by the Government of Canada. To view this list as a PDF, Read More...
COVID-19 update #4 from the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
This update to the non-insured health benefits program is in effect as of May 27, 2020. Medical transportation NIHB Read More...
Information for Northern First Nations from the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lifesaving Society Manitoba is looking at how best to serve Northern and remote locations Read More...
First Nations youth: Apply for the COVID-19 Support Fund by June 15, 2020
The We Matter team is excited announce the immediate launch of the Indigenous Youth Rise: COVID- 19 Support Fund. This Read More...
Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Urgent concerns regarding Manitoba Hydro and the safety of citizens in Northern Manitoba
This letter was sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on May 19, 2020. To view this letter as a PDF, Read More...
Mental wellness resources for First Nations youth
First Nations youth are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For mental health supports that may help you or someone you Read More...
Letter to Manitoba Premier re: Concerns on Keeyask project during COVID-19 pandemic
The following is a letter that was sent to Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on May 15, 2020. To view this Read More...
COVID-19 Manitoba Restart Strategy: Understanding the Implications for First Nations Communities
NOTE: This document was developed by the Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team. It was shared widely on Read More...
MKO Recognizes and Honours First Nations Citizens on Manitoba’s 150th Birthday
Photo of Clearwater Lake in Northern Manitoba To view a copy of this release in PDF form, please click here. Read More...
Grand Chief’s update for May 11, 2020
Tansi! As Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc., I am writing to provide you with an update on Read More...
Memo from the Grand Chief: Cluster of COVID-19 virus found in employees of trucking company
This was a memo written to the MKO Chiefs on May 11, 2020. To view this as a PDF, please Read More...
Memo from the Grand Chief: Update on Public Health Orders Issued by Manitoba’s Chief Provincial Public Health Officer
This was a memo written to the MKO Chiefs on May 7, 2020. To view this as a PDF, please click Read More...
Update from MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee for May 1, 2020
Tansi! As Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc., I am writing to provide you with an update on Read More...
Memo from the Grand Chief: Misipawistik Cree Nation (MCN) check point on Highway 6
This was a memo written to the MKO Chiefs on April 30, 2020. To view this as a PDF, please click Read More...
Memo from the Grand Chief: Pandemic plan for containing COVID-19 virus
This was a memo written to the MKO Chiefs on April 30, 2020. To view this as a PDF, please Read More...
Program update for the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Please read the following for the latest news on NIHB policies and benefit coverage for First Nations and Inuit clients. Read More...
Update from MKO’s Mobile Crisis Response Team
The MKO Mobile Crisis Response Team is a grassroots team of Natural Helpers. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to crisis response, Read More...
Mental health resources for stress/anxiety related to COVID-19
Many Manitobans are experiencing heightened stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. This includes the families, children, and youth we support, Read More...
Now Available: Mental Health Virtual Therapy Program to Help Manitobans Cope with Anxiety
The Manitoba government announced that the AbilitiCBT virtual therapy program is now available to Manitobans. The program is accessible from Read More...
EVENT: Webinar on May 6 about protecting homes from flooding
St Francis Xavier University, The University of Waterloo, and The Intact Centre are hosting a webinar on Home Protection from Read More...
WEBINAR: COVID-19 In Indigenous Populations: Not Repeating the Past
The University of Toronto is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Central Time to Read More...
Ongoing Response to COVID-19: Incarcerated Populations
The Northern Health Authority has shared the following update with MKO on the issue of incarcerated populations during the COVID-19 Read More...
Accessing domestic violence resources during the COVID-19 pandemic
Avoiding public spaces and working remotely can help to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but for many survivors, staying home Read More...
Episode three of Knowledge Keepers features Elder Jack Robinson
Tune into episode three of Knowledge Keepers on NCI FM - The Spirit of Manitoba on April 13, 15, and 17, 2020, Read More...
COVID-19 Community Bulletin #1: Mental wellness supports during the COVID-19 pandemic
Note: You can download and print a PDF copy of this bulletin here. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and Keewatinohk Inniniw Read More...
Funding opportunities: Indigenous Community Support and Emergency Management Assistance Program
This information is for community leaders, program managers, and community contacts. This is an opportunity for MKO First Nations to Read More...
Information for First Nations on funeral services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Saying goodbye to a loved one is a difficult time under usual circumstances. We usually gather to pay our respects Read More...
Important Information for Fishers in Northern Manitoba on April 2, 2020
MEMO from Grand Chief Garrison Settee To: All MKO Chiefs Further to MKO’s request to extend the Employment Insurance (EI) Read More...
COVID-19 Health Update for March 12, 2020
MKO and Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin support the health of First Nations people in Northern Manitoba. Although the risk of COVID-19 Read More...
Grand Chief Settee meets with new Chief and Council of Marcel Colomb First Nation
Grand Chief Garrison Settee met with the Chief and Council of Marcel Colomb First Nation on February 18, 2020, along Read More...
Grand Chief Settee shares concerns from Northern First Nations with the new Minister for Indigenous Services Canada
“Our voice needs to rise up. Living in the North is not easy,” said Grand Chief Garrison Settee at a Read More...
Members of the God’s Lake First Nation meet with the Honourable Marc Miller
Grand Chief Garrison Settee asked members of the God’s Lake First Nation to join a meeting with the Honourable Marc Read More...
MKO delivers art therapy sessions for youth from the Ebb and Flow First Nation
MKO’s Mobile Crisis Response Team is pleased to offer art therapy to youth in First Nations across Manitoba. Earlier this Read More...
Upcoming Free Event in Thompson: Land, Air, Water, People and Climate Change Conference
Hosted by the University College of the North, the Land, Air, Water, People and Climate Change Conference is taking place Read More...
Manitoba accepting proposals for Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Grant Program
The Province of Manitoba is accepting applications to the Indigenous and Northern Initiatives grant program. The Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Read More...
Training Session from CancerCare Manitoba in Thompson on February 19 and 20, 2020
TRAINING SESSION: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Initiative HOLD THE DATE: FEBRUARY 19-20, 2020 CANCERCARE MANITOBA Read More...
Conference in Winnipeg: Bridging Indigenous Knowledge with the Latest Information on Commercial Tobacco
On February 5-6, 2020, the “Bridging Indigenous Knowledge with the Latest Information on Commercial Tobacco” Conference will take place at Read More...
The Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy presents an art exhibit by Jasyn Lucas on November 29, 2019
MKO encourages people in the Thompson area to visit the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) at 274 Thompson Drive South Read More...
World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference coming to Winnipeg in August 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
UPDATE: Please note that this conference has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The First Nations Health and Read More...
MKO hosts gathering on health and Jordan’s Principle in Thompson on November 4 & 5, 2019
MKO is hosting a gathering on health and Jordan's Principle on November 4 and 5, 2019, at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Read More...
Reflections on a visit with the Supreme Court of Canada
MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee was invited to meet with the judges from the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday, Read More...
MKO recognizes staff members Freda Lepine and Roy Smith
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) is pleased to recognize two long-time staff members, Freda Lepine and Roy Smith. Grand Chief Read More...
Traditional Medicine Workshop: September 5 & 6, 2019
The MKO Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit is hosting a Traditional Medicine Workshop on September 5 Read More...
Deadline for Sixties Scoop Class Action application is August 30, 2019
The deadline to apply for the Sixties Scoop Class Action individual payment is August 30, 2019. The Sixties Scoop Class Read More...
National Gathering of Elders taking place in Winnipeg from September 9 to 12, 2019
The National Gathering of Elders is taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from September 9 to 12, 2019. First Nations, Inuit, Read More...
A visit to Bunibonibee Cree Nation
Grand Chief Garrison Settee travelled to Bunibonibee Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba on a sunny, warm day in August. He Read More...
Federal Court approves Indian day schools class-action settlement
August 19, 2019: The Federal Court has approved a nation-wide class settlement to compensate survivors for harms suffered while attending Read More...
MKO’s Annual General Report for 2019 available online
MKO's Annual Report was released at our 38th Annual General Assembly on August 13, 2019. The report provides a snapshot Read More...
New report: Mental Wellness Teams Comprehensive Needs Assessment
NEW REPORT AVAILABLE We have posted a report called Mental Wellness Teams Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Validation of Findings Based on Key Read More...
Wildfires impacting residents of Marcel Colomb First Nation
Members of the Marcel Colomb First Nation were forced to leave their communities on Wednesday, July 24 due to wildfires. Read More...
Grand Chief Garrison Settee’s message to graduates
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Delivered at the convocation ceremonies for RD Parker Collegiate in Thompson, Manitoba June 26, Read More...
MKO Supports Dene Nations in Finalizing Land Claim
For immediate release June 19, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is supporting two Read More...
MKO Supports Call for Justice Demanding Public Inquiry Into Sexual Violence and Racism at Hydroelectric Projects in Northern Manitoba
For immediate release June 14, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is supporting Call Read More...
MKO Honours Elder Marie Ballantyne for Years of Guidance and Service to Her Community
For immediate release June 13, 2019 Elder Marie Ballantyne Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Read More...
MKO Urges Province of Manitoba to Stop the Privatization of Life-Saving Air Ambulance Program
For immediate release June 11, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is increasingly concerned Read More...
MKO Supports the Reduction of Plastic Waste in Northern Manitoba
For immediate release June 11, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) supports Canada’s announcement Read More...
MKO Welcomes National Inquiry Commissioner Michèle Audette to Two Community Forums in Manitoba on MMIWG
For immediate release June 7, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is welcoming Michèle Read More...
MKO’s Statement on the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
For immediate release June 3, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – As the final report of the National Inquiry Read More...
Advocating for Safer Rides: MKO Concerned About Growing Number of Complaints from First Nations Citizens Using Taxis
For immediate release May 30, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) has been receiving Read More...