List of upcoming MKO related events.
Save the Date: Annual Treaties 1-11 Gathering from July 25 to 28, 2023
Save the Date! This year's annual Treaties 1-11 Gathering will be co-hosted by Treaty One and Treaty Two and held Read More...
Akimimowin Workshop: Decolonizing Anti-Indigenous Racism- Knowledge and Empowerment for Safety and Security Project
The MKO Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit presents Akimimowin, workshop sessions from the Decolonizing Anti-Indigenous Racism- Read More...
Register Now for the Embracing Change, Moving Forward: MMIWG2S+ Healing Gathering
Embracing Change, Moving Forward: Healing Gathering for Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People The Manitoba Read More...
Christmas Dinner for Impacted Families of MMIWG2S+, Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
The MKO MMIWG Liaison Unit is holding Christmas Dinners in Manitoba for impacted families of MMIWG2S+, survivors of gender-based violence, Read More...
On the Right Track: MKO Engagement Sessions on the Hudson Bay Railway
On the Right Track is an engagement project on the Hudson Bay Railway from MKO in partnership with Transport Canada. Read More...
Attend the Indigenous Connectivity Summit in Winnipeg: October 24-28, 2022
The Indigenous Connectivity Institute, Connect Humanity, and the Internet Society are hosting an Indigenous Connectivity Summit in Winnipeg from October Read More...
Honouring the Children: All are Welcome to Attend Thompson Events on September 29 & 30, 2022
The City of Thompson and Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy are hosting events in Thompson in honour of the National Day Read More...
FNHSSM First Nations Long-Term Care Strategy Engagement Session in Thompson
The First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (FNHSSM) is holding Regional Community Engagement Sessions with key First Nation, Read More...
MKO’s Traditional Healer Program Hosts Knowledge Keeper Fred Stevens on NCI Radio Program
MKO's Traditional Healer Program Manager, Duke Beardy, will be hosting a radio show on NCI FM at 6:00 pm this Read More...
Sacred Healing Space Available for Survivors in Winnipeg: July 25 to 29, 2022
The ANISH Corporation, along with the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg Inc. and Wa-Say Healing Centre, are creating Read More...
Plan to Attend an MKO Family Fun Day in Winnipeg on July 22, 2022
MKO’s MMIWG Liaison Unit is hosting a Family Fun Day on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the St. John’s Park Read More...
National Cree Gathering Taking Place in Opaskwayak Cree Nation: July 26 to 29, 2022
2022 National Cree Gathering Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba from July 26 to 29, 2022 For more information, please call: 204-627-7130 Read More...
MKO Assists with Organizing Celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Thompson on June 21, 2022
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 20, 2022 Read More...
MKO Hosting Events to Honour Third Anniversary of the Release of “Reclaiming Power and Place” on June 3, 2022
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 2, 2022 Read More...
MKO and KTC Moose Hide Campaign Event in Thompson
"Tell someone if you're experiencing violence, it will give you strength and courage. You are not alone." The Moose Hide Read More...
Moose Hide Campaign Day Event and Community Walk: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) and Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) invite you to join us on the Moose Hide Campaign Read More...
MKO Hosts Awareness Walk in Thompson to Honour and Remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, and Gender-Diverse People
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 5, 2022 Read More...
National Day of Awareness for MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA+: Join MKO’s Community Awareness Walk in Thompson on May 5, 2022
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s (MKO) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Liaison Unit invites you to attend our community Read More...
MKO Cup: Bringing people back together through athletics and sport!
To view this information in a PDF format, please click here. Please scroll to bottom of page to view event Read More...
MKO Cup in the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation: April 27 to May 1, 2022
MKO Cup Event: Youth Athletic Development Bringing people back together through athletics! The MKO Cup will be taking place Read More...
Learn About Infrastructure Corridors at an Engagement Session in Thompson, Manitoba: April 25, 2022
The University of Calgary's School of Public Policy is seeking input from residents of the Thompson, MB region on the Read More...
MKO Acknowledges Student Leaders and Other Helpers: Ready, Set, Spring Event a Huge Success
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak's (MKO) Ready, Set, Spring Event was a huge success with all the students, friends, families, and allies Read More...
Empowering Our Children’s Footprints: MKO Assembly Takes Place from March 29-31, 2022
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak's (MKO) Child Welfare Secretariat is hosting a Chiefs' Assembly from March 29 to 31, 2022 at the Read More...
Healing Gathering for Family Members of MMIWG: Register by 12:00pm on March 13, 2022
The MMIWG Liaison Unit will be hosting a Healing Gathering in Thompson, MB for family members of Missing and Murdered Read More...
Indigenous Suicide Risk Assessment in the Canadian Context: February 25, 2022
The Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Ontario presents a webinar about Indigenous suicide prevention and complex crisis response. Read More...
Dialogue on Species at Risk: March 8, 2022
The IISAAK OLAM Foundation and the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) Environment sector is hosting a regional dialogue on species Read More...
MKO to Host Northern Manitoba Engagement Session on Gender-Based Violence and the 231 Calls for Justice
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 26, 2022 Read More...
MKO and KIM to Host Engagement Session About Health Services in Leaf Rapids in Northern Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 25, 2022 Read More...
Virtual Engagement Session for Residents of Leaf Rapids, Manitoba: January 26, 2022
On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, representatives from Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM) will host a virtual Read More...
Northern Manitoba Engagement on the 231 Calls for Justice: February 1, 2022
You are invited to join us virtually for the Northern Manitoba Engagement, where we will be reviewing and determining priorities Read More...
MKO Chiefs Assembly: Leading the Way on Transformative Change, November 16-18, 2021
MKO is hosting a Chiefs Assembly, "Leading the Way on Transformative Change," from November 16-18, 2021. Leaders will gather at 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...
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...
Honouring the Gifts: MKO Youth Cultural Celebration Set to Take Place from June 21 to 25, 2021
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 25, 2021 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Indigenous Leaders hold Spirit Ride in solidarity with Mi’kmaq Fishers
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 21, 2020 First Nations Read More...
Support for the Mi’kmaq Fishers
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Indigenous leaders are hosting a press conference to show support for the Mi'kmaq fishers in Nova Read More...
MKO Remembers Kendara Ballantyne: Memorial Walk To Take Place in The Pas One Year After 18-Year-Old Found Deceased
Kendara Ballantyne For immediate release August 5, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, The Pas, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak 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...
MKO to Host March Against Racism in Response to Ongoing Mistreatment of First Nations Citizens at Thompson Walmart
For immediate release July 14, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. has heard a Read More...
Diversity is Our Strength, Celebrating Pride Event
Meet and Greet with the Community & Two Spirited and Gender Diverse Coordinator Where and When Thursday, June 25th, 2020 Read More...
Virtual celebration of Indigenous cultures on June 21, 2020
Join us this Sunday, June 21 for our virtual celebration of Indigenous cultures. Please click the photo to view Read More...
NCI Radio Call-In Show: Exploring Harm Reduction from a First Nations Perspective
A new radio show is airing this week on harm reduction. The show will feature Knowledge Keepers, medical experts, and 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...
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...
Upcoming event: Roadmap to Economic Development on First Nation Lands Conference in March 2020
Manitoba Uske, a technical land management body, is hosting the Roadmap to Economic Development on First Nation Lands Conference on Read More...
Re-envisioning an Energy Strategy for Manitoba: Winnipeg workshop on March 10
An interactive workshop on energy is being held in Winnipeg on March 10, 2020, at the University of Winnipeg. This Read More...
Harm Reduction Conference in Thompson: February 26 and 27, 2020
CONFERENCE: Second Annual Public Health Conference Harm Reduction: For Our Indigenous and First Nations People February 26-27, 2020 Thompson Regional Read More...
MKO hosting Chiefs’ Special Assembly on Health this week in Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is hosting a Chiefs’ Special Assembly on Health in Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Treaty Five Territory, Read More...
Renewables in Remote Communities Conference: April 2020 in the Yukon
This conference will look at the financial solutions, energy policies, and regulations necessary to further accelerate the transition of clean Read More...