Read our media releases and news coverage
For Media Inquiries:
- For Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) or Grand Chief Garrison Settee, please contact Philip Paul-Martin by email.
If you would like to be added to or removed from MKO’s media list, email Philip. - For Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM) or Dr. Barry Lavallee, please contact Marcie Friesen by phone at 204-792-6714 or by email.
If you would like to be added to or removed from KIM’s media list, email Marcie.
MEDIA RELEASE: Provinces Failure to Protect Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites of former Indian Residential Schools leaves Children’s Remains At Risk and Affected Families without hope
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. and Sioux Valley Dakota Nation For immediate release August 1st, 2023 Provinces Failure Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: MKO GRAND CHIEF STANDS WITH AFFECTED FAMILIES ON LANDFILL SEARCH
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release July 14th, 2023 MKO Grand Chief stands with affected Families on landfill search Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: MKO GRAND CHIEF SAYS PROVINCE NEEDS TO FIX INEFFICIENCIES IN EMERGENCY RELIEF EFFORTS FOR LEAF RAPIDS
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release June 30th, 2023 MKO Grand Chief says relief efforts for Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: MKO, Manitoba RCMP and Public Prosecution Service of Canada Roll Out Broader Protocol to Enhance the Health and Public Safety of First Nation Communities
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release June 30th, 2023 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: MKO Granted Special Consultative Status by United Nations
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release June 28th, 2023 MKO Granted Special Consultative Status by United Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: MKO Grand Chief Applauds Senate Private Members’ Bills to Recognize, Respect, Enforce and Prosecute First Nation Laws
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release June 22, 2023 MKO Applauds Senate Private Members’ Bills to Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Settee sends condolences to families of Carberry tragedy
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release June 15th, 2023 MKO Grand Chief Settee sends condolences to Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: MKO GRAND CHIEF REACTS TO DISCOVERY OF MELINDA LYNXLEG’S BODY
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release June 9, 2023 MKO Expresses Condolences to the family of Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: PIMICIKAMAK CHIEF CALLING FOR IIU INVESTIGATION INTO RCMP GUN PULLING INCIDENT
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release April 16, 2023 Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief calls for Independent Investigation Unit Read More...
Grand Chief Settee releases statement on Province’s position on ‘Orange Shirt Day’
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. MKO Grand Chief's Statement on Province’s position on ‘Orange Shirt Day.’ For immediate release April 11th, Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: Thunderbird School Roof Collapses on O-Pip-On-Na-Piwin Cree Nation
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. Thunderbird School on O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation roof collapses leaving 234 students with no school For Read More...
MKO Public Statement on discovery of Linda Beardy’s body at Brady Landfill
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. MKO Stands in Solidarity with Beardy family and other Indigenous Organizations ‘This isn’t just a public Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Expresses Grief at Loss of 15-year-old Girl Found in Thompson, Manitoba
“Their child did not come home...” -Grand Chief Garrison Settee To view this media release in a PDF format, Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: Shamattawa First Nation declares state of emergency
‘Federal Government needs to move on this immediately,’ Grand Chief Garrison Settee For immediate release March 13, 2023 Read More...
MKO Statement on International Women’s Day 2023
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 8, 2023 Read More...
O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation Declares State of Emergency
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 6, 2023 Read More...
Statement on Behalf of the Family of the Late Noreen Tait of South Indian Lake
The Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is issuing a statement on behalf of the family of the late Noreen Tait of Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Says Report on Child Poverty ‘Reinforces What We Have Been Saying All Along’
“Province needs to move on this immediately.” To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Read More...
MEDIA RELEASE: Grand Chief offers organizational support to Tataskweyak Cree Nation following fire
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. For immediate release February 12th, 2023 Grand Chief Garrison Settee offers organizational support to Tataskweyak Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Response to Federal Announcement of $196B Provincial Funding Deal
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 9, 2023 Read More...
Manitoba RCMP Abandon First Nations by Failing to Enforce Band By-Laws
For immediate release February 3, 2023 Manitoba RCMP Abandon First Nations by Failing to Enforce Band By-Laws a Violation Read More...
MKO Recommended for Special Consultative Status by United Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 25, 2023 Read More...
MKO Statement on the Evidence of Unmarked Graves Found by Star Blanket Cree Nation
For immediate release January 12, 2023 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) is issuing this statement Read More...
MKO First Nations Call for Reform of Parliamentary Process to Comply with Canada’s United Nations Declaration Act
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 5, 2023 Read More...
MKO Supports the Creation of National Ribbon Skirt Day
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 4, 2023 Read More...
Statement On Pandemic-Delayed Report Released Yesterday
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release December 21, 2022 Treaty Read More...
MKO Acknowledges today as National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
For immediate release December 6, 2019 MKO remembers the Dec 6 tragedy at l’Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal and acknowledges Read More...
MKO Sends Condolences to the Loved Ones of Delany Nora Desmarais
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release November 16, 2022 Read More...
MKO Expresses Condolences in Response to Fatal House Fire in Thompson
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 27, 2022 Read More...
MKO Congratulates Cathy Merrick on Being Elected as Grand Chief for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 26, 2022 Read More...
MKO Sends Condolences to the Loved Ones of Geraldine Chubb
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 14, 2022 Read More...
MKO Congratulates Sherry Gott on Being the First Indigenous Woman Appointed as Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth
Correction issued on October 28: MKO incorrectly identified Sherry Gott as the first Indigenous woman to be appointed to this Read More...
MKO Statement on the Need for Reliable, Timely Medical Transportation for Citizens Facing Emergencies in Northern First Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 7, 2022 Read More...
Honouring the Provincial Day of Awareness and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
For immediate release October 3, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is sharing Read More...
MKO Encourages Government of Manitoba to Recognize September 30 as a Statutory Holiday to Honour Residential School Survivors
For immediate release September 29, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
Three Partners Commit to Eliminating All Forms of Indigenous-Specific Racism in Healthcare in Northern Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. To read the Question and Answer sheet on Read More...
MKO Condemns Ignorant Remarks by Winnipeg Mayoral Candidate
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 23, 2022 Read More...
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Thompson, Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 21, 2022 Treaty Read More...
Norway House Chief and Council are Conducting a Residential School Ground Penetrating Radar Initiative Starting Wednesday, September 21, 2022
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 21, 2022 Read More...
MKO Demands “Top Priority” for First Nation Food Hunt: Calls on Manitoba to Cancel Licenced Moose Hunting in the MKO Region
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 16, 2022 Read More...
MKO Statement in Response to Tragedy in Saskatchewan
For immediate release September 7, 2022 MKO Statement in Response to Tragedy in Saskatchewan Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, Read More...
MKO Proudly Recognizes Athlete Trina Ross: Pimicikamak Cree Nation Citizen Brings Eight Medals Home to Canada
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 6, 2022 Read More...
MKO Urges All Eligible MKO Citizens to Ensure They Have Received Their COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 1, 2022 Read More...
MKO Sends Condolences to the Loved Ones of Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 29, 2022 Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Reflects on Meeting with Manitoba Minister of Health
For immediate release August 8, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) met with Manitoba Read More...
MKO Commends Government of Manitoba for Decision to Not Appeal Court Ruling on Children’s Special Allowance
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 4, 2022 Read More...
MKO Response to Papal Apology
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 26, 2022 Treaty Read More...
Pimicikamak Cree Nation Statement on the Papal Visit
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 25, 2022 Read More...
MKO Participating in Papal Visit – Edmonton, Alberta
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 19, 2022 Read More...
MKO Alarmed by Ongoing Nursing Shortages in Northern Manitoba First Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 15, 2022 Read More...
MKO’s Upcoming Journey to Alberta to Hear Apology from Pope Francis
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 15, 2022 Read More...
MKO Expresses Condolences to Those Who Loved Two-Year-Old Santaya Tyo-Greyeyes
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 7, 2022 Read More...
MKO Statement on RCMP Shooting in Shamattawa
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 4, 2022 Read More...
MKO Encourages Ongoing Reclamation of First Nations Culture and Movement Towards Reconciliation on July 1, 2022
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 30, 2022 Read More...
MKO Commends Cyclists Working to Raise Awareness of Sexual Violence
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 29, 2022 Read More...
MKO Continues to Be Concerned for the Safety of Indigenous Women Using Taxis in the City of Winnipeg
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 24, 2022 Read More...
MKO Acknowledges 50 Years Since the Loss of Youth from Bunibonibee Cree Nation Due to a Tragic Plane Crash in Winnipeg
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 24, 2022 Read More...
Mamawitenamatowin Summer Healing Camp Set to Take Place in Cross Lake from July 18 to 22, 2022
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 23, 2022 Read More...
A New Day: MKO Encourages Actions to Advance Reconciliation on July 1, 2022
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 22, 2022 Read More...
MKO Expresses Continued Support and Sympathies for the Family and Friends of the Late Rebecca Contois
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 22, 2022 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 Launches Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik: New Vaccine Project Aimed at Increasing Vaccine Uptake
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 3, 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 Seeking Indigenous Artist to Paint Mural in Thompson
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. *****Please Note: Strathallen in collaboration with MKO Read More...
MKO Sends Condolences to Those who Loved Tessa Perry
If you would like to donate to the family of Tessa Perry, please visit their GoFundMe page. To view Read More...
First Nations Leaders in Manitoba Declare a State of Emergency on Health Services in the North
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 26, 2022 Read More...
MKO Statement in Response to Homicide of Doris Lydia Trout
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 24, 2022 Read More...
MKO Sends Condolences to the Family and Friends of Rebecca Contois
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 19, 2022 Read More...
MKO Pleased with Court Ruling Confirming Manitoba Government Discriminated Against Foster Children in Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 19, 2022 Read More...
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day and National Nursing Week
For immediate release May 11, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) and Keewatinohk Inniniw 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...
MKO Concerned by Ongoing Practice of Releasing Raw Sewage into Winnipeg Rivers
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 4, 2022 Read More...
MKO Congratulates Angela Levasseur for Graduating as a Juris Doctor
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 29, 2022 Read More...
Acquisition of The Bay Building is an Iconic Step Towards Reconciliation
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 22, 2022 Read More...
MKO Recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 8, 2022 Read More...
MKO’s Response to Budget 2022
For immediate release April 7, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
Cross Lake Band/Pimicikamak Cree Nation to Commence their Search Project
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 5, 2022 Read More...
MKO Response to Apology from Pope Francis
For immediate release April 1, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is acknowledging the Read More...
MKO Update on Progress with Healing Efforts in Sayisi Dene Denesuline Nation: “Trailers for Tadoule” Partnership Initiative
For immediate release March 25, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Commends Vincent Sinclair of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Mr. Sinclair Sworn in as Provincial Court Judge in Manitoba
For immediate release March 24, 2022 Judge Vincent Sinclair Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Read More...
MKO Provides Support for People Impacted by the Issue of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, and Gender-Diverse People
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 21, 2022 Read More...
Transforming Health Care in Northern Manitoba: MKO and KIM to Host Second Engagement Session for Leaf Rapids Citizens
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 8, 2022 Read More...
MKO Statement on International Women’s Day
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 8, 2022 Read More...
MKO Statement about The Brick in Thompson: Collaboration is Key to Combatting Anti-Indigenous Racism
For immediate release March 7, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing Read More...
MKO Reiterates Warning for First Nations Citizens: Remain Vigilant When Using Taxis in the City of Winnipeg
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 2, 2022 Read More...
MKO Statement on Pink Shirt Day: Grand Chief Encourages Lateral Kindness
To read this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 23, 2022 Read More...
MKO Statement About Fatal House Fire in Pimicikamak Cree Nation
If you wish to donate to the family affected by this fatal house fire, you can find the GoFundMe, organized Read More...
God’s Lake First Nation Responds to Improper Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 11, 2022 Read More...
York Factory First Nation: Media Release About the Joint Keeyask Development Agreement
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. YFFN calls on the Province of Manitoba Read More...
MKO Commends Partners for Working Swiftly to Assist the Sayisi Dene Denesuline Nation
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 8, 2022 Read More...
MKO Commends Heroic Efforts of RCMP Officers in Moose Lake
For immediate release February 4, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing Read More...
Senator Joins Indigenous Leadership Response to “Freedom Convoy”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2022 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba - The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), the Manitoba Read More...
MKO Congratulates Dr. Barry Lavallee for Receiving Canadian Association for Medical Education 2022 Certificate of Merit
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 4, 2022 Treaty Read More...
MKO Concerned with Allegations of Anti-Indigenous Racism at Hudson Bay Railway
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 2, 2022 Read More...
MKO Encourages Citizens to Take Part in “I Love to Read” Month
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 1, 2022 Read More...
MKO Calls for Whole of Government Approach to Address Raging Epidemic of Bootlegging and Drug Dealing
For immediate release January 30, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
Statement from Sayisi Dene Denesuline Nation: Community Tragedy Shows Need for Urgent Action to Support Young People
For immediate release January 29, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Acknowledges Williams Lake First Nation in British Columbia: Potential Human Burial Sites Identified at Site of Residential School
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 27, 2022 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...
MKO Statement Regarding Homicide at Headingley Correctional Centre
For immediate release January 22, 2022 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak is issuing this statement in response Read More...
MKO Urges Province to Transform Health Care to Assist Citizens in Leaf Rapids
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 19, 2022 Read More...
Statement on Manitoba’s Cabinet Shuffle: MKO Urges Government Leaders to Continue on Path to Reconciliation
To read this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 18, 2022 Read More...
MKO Commends Staff Sergeant Shayne Smith for Service to Northern Manitoba First Nations: RCMP Long Service Medal Awarded in Recognition of Commitment
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 18, 2022 Read More...
MKO Statement about Missing Person Candace McKay-Paul
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. UPDATE on January 14, 2022: Candace has Read More...
Statement About the Ongoing Closure of the Leaf Rapids Health Centre: MKO Extremely Concerned about Safety of Citizens who Need Health Services
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 10, 2022 Read More...
Northern Leaders Emphasize Importance of Proactive Measures on One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Vaccines Arriving in Manitoba First Nations
For a PDF version of this media release, please click here. For immediate release January 7, 2022 Treaty Five Read More...
MKO Concerned About Impact of Rising COVID-19 Cases in Northern Manitoba First Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 6, 2022 Read More...
MKO Supports Agreements-in-Principle on Compensation and Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 5, 2022 Read More...
MKO Reaches Goal of Helping 2500 First Nations Citizens in 2021 to Apply for Secure Status Cards
For immediate release December 21, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. has reached its Read More...
MKO Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Liaison Unit Receives a Nation-Directed Approach and Activities to End Gender-Based Violence and Implement the Calls for Justice
For immediate release December 16, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – At the November 16-18, 2021, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. Read More...
MKO Continues to Advocate for First Nations Children as Federal Government Sets Aside up to $40 Billion for Child Welfare
For immediate release December 15, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. continues to advocate for MKO Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Reflects on Visit to Stony Mountain Institution
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release December 10, 2021 Read More...
Paskwayak Business Development Corporation Announces Future Commercial Development Site
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release December 3, 2021 Read More...
MKO calls for an Inquiry into systemic failures of the Manitoba Justice System related to the lack of action against Peter Nygard to ensure fair and equitable justice to victims and survivors of gender-based violence
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release December 3, 2021 Read More...
MKO’s Response to Manitoba’s Speech from the Throne
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release November 23, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5 to 11
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release November 23, 2021 Read More...
Leading the Way on Transformative Change: MKO Leaders Pass 10 Resolutions at Chiefs Assembly
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release November 19, 2021 Read More...
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Southern Chiefs’ Organization, and the 60s Scoop Legacy of Canada Call for National Inquiry into the Sixties Scoop
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release November 1, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement Welcoming New Leader for Manitoba: Heather Stefanson Becomes First Female Premier for the Province
For immediate release October 30, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Disappointed by Government of Canada’s Appeal of the Federal Court Ruling
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 29, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement About Little Ray
For immediate release October 27, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing Read More...
MKO Responds to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet Shuffle
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 26, 2021 Read More...
MKO Concerned About Police Shooting in Thompson
For immediate release October 25, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is aware Read More...
MKO Supports and Stands with Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, and Gender-Diverse People in Manitoba who Experience Gender-Based Violence
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 25, 2021 Read More...
MKO Honours Students of Elkhorn Residential School: Ceremony and Feast Held in Honour of Children from Northern Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 20, 2021 Read More...
Norway House Cree Nation Statement on COVID-19 Outbreak
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 18, 2021 Read More...
MKO Encourages First Nations Citizens Accessing Taxis in the City of Winnipeg to Remain Vigilant
For immediate release October 15, 2021 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) continues to be Read More...
Norway House Cree Nation Statement on COVID-19 Outbreak
For immediate release October 14, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Norway House Cree Nation, MB – Norway House Cree Read More...
MKO Applauds Federal Court of Canada’s Decision to Dismiss Government of Canada’s Challenge to First Nations Child Welfare Compensation Orders Issued by Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 5, 2021 Read More...
MKO Hosts Memorial Walk and Candlelight Vigil on October 4 to Remember and Honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 4, 2021 Read More...
Indigenous Organizations and Hunters Challenge Provincial Moose Management Regulation
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. **Please note this media release is shared Read More...
MKO Statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
For immediate release September 29, 2021 September 30 Opportunity to Continue Dialogue on Impacts of Residential Schools Treaty Read More...
Unity Walk Arrives in Winnipeg: Walkers complete emotional journey to Honour Residential School Survivors
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. **Please note this media release is posted Read More...
MKO Statement on Outcome of Federal Election
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 21, 2021 Read More...
Media Release from the Fox Lake Cree Nation: Unity Walk to Honour Residential School Survivors
September 17, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UNITY WALK TO HONOUR RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS --- Fox Lake Cree Nation calls Read More...
“I am First Nation and I Vote”: AMC, MKO, SCO and AFN MB Encouraging First Nations Citizens to Vote in Upcoming Election
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 17, 2021 Read More...
MKO Pleased with Premier Kelvin Goertzen’s Actions on First Day in New Role
For immediate release September 1, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing Read More...
MKO Statement on End of Term for the Premier of Manitoba
For immediate release September 1, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing Read More...
Celebrating 40 Years of Advocacy: Motions and Resolutions Passed at MKO’s 40th Annual General Assembly
For immediate release August 31, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. held its Read More...
MKO Supports Victim of Aggravated Sexual Assault
For immediate release August 20, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to Read More...
Garrison Settee Wins Second Term of Office as Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak at 40th Annual General Assembly
For immediate release August 18, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Norway House Cree Nation, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. Read More...
MKO Statement on Upcoming Federal Election
For immediate release August 16, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding Read More...
MKO Response to Announcement from Manitoba’s Premier
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 10, 2021 Read More...
Norway House Cree Nation Signs Protocol Agreement with Norway House Community Council
This media release share on behalf of Norway House Cree Nation. To view this media release in a PDF format, Read More...
MKO Statement in Response to ‘Apology’ from Manitoba Premier
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 4, 2021 Read More...
Remembering and Honouring Bobbie Lynn Lee Moose: Journey for Justice Begins with Arrest and First-Degree Murder Charge
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 3, 2021 Read More...
Pimicikamak Cree Nation Plans to Break Ground at Site of New Hospital
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 26, 2021 Read More...
Official Candidates for the MKO Grand Chief Election 2021
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 21, 2021 Read More...
There is No Reconciliation Without Truth: MKO Disappointed by New Minister of Reconciliation and Northern Relations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 15, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on Eileen Clarke’s Resignation from Position as Manitoba’s Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations
For immediate release July 14, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing Read More...
MKO Supports Tataskweyak Cree Nation: State of Emergency Declared for Northern Manitoba Community
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 14, 2021 Read More...
Tataskweyak Cree Nation Declares State of Emergency
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 14, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on 160+ Unmarked Graves Found by the Penelakut Tribe in British Columbia
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 13, 2021 Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee Condemns the Remarks of Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister regarding the restoration of Statues
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 8, 2021 Read More...
Residential Schools Cause Ongoing Trauma: MKO Statement on Peaceful “No Pride in Genocide” Event on July 1
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 2, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on Canada Day 2021: Grand Chief Garrison Settee Encourages Canadians to Stand in Solidarity with Indigenous People Across the Country
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 1, 2021 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...
MKO Statement on Supportive Guardianship Program
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 25, 2021 Read More...
Joint Statement from SCO and MKO: Reflections on Residential Schools in Manitoba Following Latest Discovery of Children Buried at Residential School Site
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 24, 2021 Read More...
Honouring the Gifts: Contests for MKO Youth Ages 12 to 17
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 11, 2021 Read More...
MKO Pleased to Support Health Care Heroes
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 4, 2021 Read More...
Norway House Cree Nation, Cross Lake Band of Indians and Opaskwayak Cree Nation Demand Action to Assess former residential school sites
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. The remains of 215 children, including some Read More...
MKO Calls on Federal Attorney General to Investigate Indian Residential School System as a Crime Against Humanity
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 4, 2021 Read More...
Crimes Against Humanity: MKO Grand Chief’s Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister of Justice
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. June 3, 2021 The Right Hon. Justin Trudeau Read More...
MKO Statement on the Discovery of the Remains of 215 Children at the Site of the Former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia
For immediate release May 28, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) and MKO disappointed by The Pas Mayor’s complaints about people experiencing homelessness
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 28, 2021 Read More...
MKO, Manitoba RCMP, and Public Prosecution Service of Canada Roll Out COVID-19 Protocol to Enhance the Safety of First Nation Communities
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 25, 2021 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...
Shamattawa First Nation Declares State of Emergency
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 18, 2021 Read More...
Three MKO First Nations Receive Support from the Rapid Housing Initiative: MKO Pleased with Today’s Announcement
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 18, 2021 Read More...
Acknowledging Indigenous Nurses Day and National Nursing Week
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 12, 2021 Read More...
MKO Congratulates Conner Roulette on Team Canada Success
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 7, 2021 Read More...
MKO Remembers and Honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, and Gender-Diverse People on May 5th
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 5, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccines: All Indigenous Peoples Ages 18 and Over Now Able to Book Appointment
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release May 3, 2021 Read More...
Pimicikamak Update on COVID-19: First Nation Hosts Vaccination Clinic at Cross Lake Arena This Week
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 27, 2021 Read More...
MKO Update on COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba: Grand Chief Urges Eligible Citizens to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 27, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on Earth Day: Grand Chief Settee Urges Culture and Language Revitalization as One Step in Protecting Mother Earth
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 22, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on First COVID-19 Variant in Northern Manitoba: Grand Chief Encourages Citizens to Remain Vigilant
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 14, 2021 Read More...
MKO Supports People Experiencing Homelessness in The Pas: Oscar’s Place Provides Essential Service During COVID-19 Pandemic
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 14, 2021 Read More...
MKO Pleased to Receive Financial Support to Carry Out New Project Focusing on the Role of Indigenous Men and Boys in Building Healthy, Safe Communities
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release April 1, 2021 Read More...
MKO and NHR Partner to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism in Health Care in Northern Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 30, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on World Water Day: Every Home in MKO Territory Should Have Access to Treated, Piped Water
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 22, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
For immediate release March 21, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Receives First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
ABOVE: Grand Chief Garrison Settee (center) is pictured with Dr. Brent Roussin (left) and Dr. Joss Reimer (right). Dr. Reimer Read More...
MKO Launches Virtual Workshops as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 17, 2021 Read More...
MKO Response to Special Report on Child Maltreatment from the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 16, 2021 Read More...
MKO Reflects on One Year of Living with COVID-19: Grand Chief Settee Honours MKO Citizens for Diligence Over Last Year
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 11, 2021 Read More...
MKO Grand Chief Requests Immediate Withdrawal of Manitoba Tobacco Legislation: Says Tabling of Bill 56 Contrary to The Path to Reconciliation Act
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 9, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on International Women’s Day
To read this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release March 8, 2021 Read More...
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 Read More...
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. March 17, 2021 EDIT: The survey is Read More...
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 Read More...
MKO Statement on the Need for Urgent Action on Ending Homelessness
To read this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 24, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on Pink Shirt Day
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 24, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on Distinction-Based Indigenous Health Legislation
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 19, 2021 Treaty Five Read More...
MKO Congratulates Hilda Anderson-Pyrz: Advocate Recognized as Manitoba 150 Recipient
Click image to view a downloadable copy. For immediate release February 17, 2021 Treaty Five Read More...
MKO Update on COVID-19 Outbreak and Vaccines in Northern Manitoba: Mobile Crisis Response Team Available to Assist First Nations During Pandemic
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 16, 2021 Treaty Five Read More...
COVID-19 Updates from First Nations in Manitoba: MKO Urges Increased Access to Vaccines to Protect First Nations Citizens
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Photo credit: The header photo is by Dene Read More...
MKO Statement on the Tragic and Preventable Death of Lillian Vanasse Resulting from Persistent Racism in Canada’s Health Care System
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 27, 2021 Read More...
MKO Urges Governments to Take Immediate Steps to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism in Health Care Systems
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 26, 2021 Read More...
MKO’s Thompson Sub-Office Assisting with Obtaining Secure Status Cards
Click here to download the SISC Poster in PDF format or JPG format. For immediate release January 26, 2021 Read More...
MKO Congratulates Dr. Stewart Hill, Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources and Environmental Management
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 22, 2021 Treaty Read More...
MKO’s Statement on High Rates of COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba: Placing Blame on First Nations Leadership Harmful During Fight Against Deadly Virus
To read this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 21, 2021 Read More...
MKO Update on COVID-19 Vaccines in Northern Manitoba: Northern Chiefs Encourage Citizens to Continue Following Public Health Measures
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 19, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on High Rates of COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba: Action Needed to Address Ongoing Systemic Issues Impacting the Health of Northern Citizens
For immediate release January 14, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Statement on the Arrival of COVID-19 Vaccines in Northern Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 12, 2021 Read More...
Norway House Cree Nation Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Photo in banner is of Veronica Apetagon, one Read More...
Pimicikamak Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 7, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines for Northern Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 6, 2021 Read More...
Statement on Manitoba’s Cabinet Shuffle: MKO Urges Government Leaders to Improve Relationships with First Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release January 5, 2021 Read More...
MKO Statement on Health Canada’s Approval of the Moderna Vaccine
For immediate release December 23, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Unclear on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plans for Northern and Remote First Nations in Manitoba
To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release December 17, 2020 Treaty Read More...
MKO Expects Provincial and Federal Governments to Include First Nations Health Experts from Manitoba in COVID-19 Vaccine Planning
For immediate release December 9, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Urges Premier of Manitoba to Issue Public Apology and to Work in Partnership with First Nations on Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release December 8, 2020 Read More...
MKO Statement on COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba
For immediate release December 7, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Statement on the COVID-19 Outbreak in Shamattawa First Nation
For immediate release December 5, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Statement on the COVID-19 Vaccine in Manitoba
For immediate release December 3, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
MKO Implores Canada To Tackle Ongoing Infrastructure Issues Impacting Access to Safe Drinking Water for First Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release December 3, 2020 Read More...
MKO Statement on Violence Against First Nation Woman in Custody
For immediate release November 9, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
First Nations Urge Prime Minister of Canada to Address Uncontrolled COVID-19 Outbreak at Keeyask Construction Site in Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release November 4, 2020 Read More...
First Nations Urge Province of Manitoba to Immediately Declare Keeyask Construction Site as Having an Uncontrolled COVID-19 Outbreak
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release November 2, 2020 Read More...
First Nations Demand Aggressive Action from Manitoba Hydro: Uncontrolled COVID-19 Outbreak Detected at Keeyask Construction Site
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 31, 2020 Read More...
MKO Statement on Increasing COVID-19 Cases in Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 30, 2020 Read More...
Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Announces Two COVID-19 Cases: First Nation Moves into Orange (Restricted) Level to Protect Community Members
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 30, 2020 Read More...
MKO Addressing the Supreme Court of Canada in Important Case About Compensation for Crown Government’s Wrongful Flooding and Other Actions
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 23, 2020 Read More...
MKO Responds to New Public Health Orders for Northern Manitoba: Increased Restrictions Coming into Force on Monday, October 26, 2020
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 22, 2020 Treaty Five 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...
First Nation Citizens in Manitoba Urged to Get the Flu Shot: Protecting Ourselves and Our Loved Ones
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 19, 2020 Treaty One Read More...
Update on COVID-19 at the Thompson YWCA: Potential Exposure from October 4 to 14, 2020
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 16, 2020 Read More...
MKO Expresses Support and Solidarity with the Mi’kmaq Fishers of Nova Scotia
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 15, 2020 Read More...
MKO Concerned with Rising Cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba: Manitoba Residents Encouraged to Remain Vigilant to Reduce the Spread of the Virus
If you want to view this Media Release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October Read More...
MKO Statement on Fire Prevention Week: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 9, 2020 Read More...
MKO Encourages First Nations Citizens to Remain Vigilant During Thanksgiving
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 9, 2020 Treaty Read More...
MKO’s Response to Manitoba’s Speech from the Throne
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 7, 2020 Treaty Read More...
Launch of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin’s “Breathe” Video PSA Encourages Uptake of Flu Vaccines for Northern First Nations
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 5, 2020 Treaty Five Read More...
Remembering and Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on October 4
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. To view the poster at the end in Read More...
MKO Statement on the Conservation Restrictions on the Aboriginal Right to Hunt Moose in the Porcupine and Duck Mountains
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release October 1, 2020 Read More...
MKO Sends Condolences to the Family of Joyce Echaquan: Action Needed Now to Protect the Lives of Indigenous Peoples Across Canada
Photo courtesy of Karine Echaquan via the Montreal Gazette. To view this media release in a PDF format, please click Read More...
MKO Honours Former Students of Residential Schools on Orange Shirt Day
For immediate release September 30, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is acknowledging Orange 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...
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 to 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...
Embracing the Resilience of Our Nations: Advocating for Northern First Nations at MKO’s 39th Annual General Assembly
For immediate release September 25, 2020 Grand Chief Settee presents a gift to Onekanew Sinclair of Opaskwayak Cree Nation Read More...
MKO’s Response to the Speech from the Throne
For immediate release September 23, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Statement on Historical Announcement about Residential Schools
To view this release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release September 1, 2020 Treaty Read More...
MKO Pleased Public Health Orders Restricting Travel to Northern Manitoba Coming into Effect on September 4, 2020
NOTE: A previous version of this media release incorrectly stated that the public health orders restricting travel would be going Read More...
MKO Encourages Fishers to Apply for Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 24, 2020 Read More...
Grand Chiefs Urge for Reintroduction of Northern Travel Order
For immediate release August 22, 2020 Winnipeg, MB Treaty 1 Territory - Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee Read More...
MKO Statement on the Return to Schools in Northern Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 18, 2020 Read More...
MKO Disappointed Manitoba Hydro Plans to Increase Rates for First Nations Customers
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 12, 2020 Read More...
MKO Encourages Northern First Nations to Remain Vigilant Amongst Growing Rates of COVID-19 in Manitoba
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 10, 2020 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...
Supporting First Nations Citizens Experiencing Homelessness: MKO Pleased to Provide Funding to YWCA Thompson
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 5, 2020 Read More...
MKO Urges Province of Manitoba and Northern Health Region to Re-Open Health Clinic in Leaf Rapids Immediately
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release August 1, 2020 Read More...
MKO Demands Action from Via Rail: Citizens of War Lake First Nation Plan Rail Blockade
For immediate release July 30, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this 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...
MKO Condemns Beating of MKO Citizen by Saskatoon Police
For immediate release July 8, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. condemns the beating Read More...
MKO Concerned with Mistreatment of First Nations Citizens at the Thompson Walmart
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release July 3, 2020 Treaty Five Read More...
MKO Celebrates Pride with a Special Event in Thompson
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 24, 2020 Read More...
MKO Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
For immediate release June 20, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is celebrating National Read More...
MKO Set to Raise Flag at RCMP’s Thompson Detachment on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Banner and web post updated June 23, 2020 to include pictures from the Flag Raising on June 21, 2020. For Read More...
MKO Concerned about Police Violence Against Indigenous Peoples Across Canada
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 10, 2020 Read More...
MKO Stands in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter Movement
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 5, 2020 Read More...
MKO Responds to Latest Ruling from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release June 4, 2020 Read More...
MKO Acknowledges Families, Survivors, and Two-Spirited and Gender-Diverse People Who Shared Their Truths to Create a Pathway for Change
If you would like to view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release Read More...
MKO Statement on the Province of Manitoba’s Phase Two Re-Opening Plan
To view this media release in a PDF form, please click here. For immediate release May 28, 2020 Read More...
MKO Urges Federal Government to Move Forward on National Action Plan to Address Violence Against Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, and Gender-Diverse People
To view this media release as in a PDF form, please click here. For immediate release May 27, 2020 Read More...
Agreement Reached for Keeyask Construction Site
For immediate release May 24, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...
Manitoba Hydro Bringing up to 1200 Staff to Northern Manitoba Today Amidst Travel Restrictions and Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Photo taken at the lock down at Tataskweyak Cree Nation on May 18, 2020. To view this media release Read More...
KTC: Manitoba Hydro Risks the Safety of all Northerners
Media Release from the Keewatin Tribal Council. To view this release as a PDF, please click here. TREATY FIVE Read More...
Protecting our People from COVID-19: Tataskweyak Cree Nation Implementing Lock Down in Response to Manitoba Hydro Operations
For immediate release May 15, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
Sixteen Off-Reserve First Nations Citizens Diagnosed with COVID-19 in Manitoba
This media release can be viewed in PDF form here. For immediate release May 15, 2020 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Read More...
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day and National Nursing Week
To view a copy of this release in PDF form, please click here. For immediate release May 12, 2020 Read More...
MKO Pleased Province of Manitoba is Collecting and Sharing First Nations-Specific Data during COVID-19 Pandemic
For immediate release May 6, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Encourages Province of Manitoba to Continue Prohibiting Travel to Northern Manitoba to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
For immediate release April 28, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is urging the Read More...
MKO Offers to Condolences to First Nations Families Impacted by Recent Winnipeg Police Shootings
For immediate release April 25, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – On behalf of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc., Read More...
MKO Concerned Funding for Urban Indigenous Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Insufficient
For immediate release April 23, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is expressing concerns Read More...
Manitoba’s Indigenous Leaders Denounce Province Passing Bill 34
This joint media release was originally issued on April 13, 2020, by the Manitoba Metis Federation, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, and Read More...
Updated Public Health Orders Restrict Travel in Northern Manitoba
For immediate release April 15, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to Read More...
COVID-19 Pandemic Amplifies Need for Reliable Internet and Phone Service in Northern Manitoba
For immediate release April 7, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing a Read More...
Lack of Housing in Northern First Nations Impacts Ability to Self-Isolate
For immediate release April 2, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing a Read More...
Protecting First Nations in the Time of COVID-19: MKO Continues to Advocate for Northern Manitoba
For immediate release March 31, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
Knowledge Keepers Radio Show Aims to Lift Spirits During COVID-19 Pandemic
For immediate release March 30, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is collaborating with Read More...
MKO Encourages Northern First Nations to Take Four Steps to Protect the Most Vulnerable People from COVID-19
For immediate release March 18, 2020 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Grand Chief Garrison Settee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Read More...
MKO Update on COVID-19 Preparations for Northern First Nations
For immediate release March 12, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Grand Chief Garrison Settee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Read More...
Grand Chief Settee Calls for a Northern Roundtable between Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and Canada
For immediate release March 11, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Grand Chief Garrison Settee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Read More...
MKO Expresses Solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en People
For immediate release February 10, 2020 Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this statement to express solidarity with the Read More...
MKO Statement on the Passing of a Woman in Custody of the Thompson RCMP
For immediate release February 3, 2020 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Supports Ending Birth Alerts in Manitoba
For immediate release January 30, 2020 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is responding to news Read More...
Every Action Counts: MKO Grand Chief Encourages Acts of Compassion on Bell Let’s Talk Day
For immediate release January 29, 2020 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Today is “Bell Let’s Talk Day,” a day Read More...
MKO Chiefs Call on Province of Manitoba to Address Broken Justice System in Northern Manitoba
For immediate release January 27, 2020 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is deeply concerned about Read More...
MKO Remembers Crystal Andrews of God’s Lake Narrows
For immediate release January 24, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, God’s Lake, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc (MKO) is honouring Read More...
MKO Chiefs Establish Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. as a First Nations Aggregate Entity to Support Health Transformation for The North
For immediate release January 23, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s (MKO) Chiefs Task Read More...
MKO Hosts Productive Chiefs’ Special Assembly on Health
For immediate release January 23, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. held Read More...
MKO Supports Calls from the Correctional Investigator of Canada to Address A Most Persistent and Pressing Human Right Issue
For immediate release January 22, 2020 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to Read More...
MKO and Shamattawa First Nation Demand Perimeter Aviation Create an Improvement Plan for Flights in Northern Manitoba
For immediate release January 20, 2020 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO’s Response to the 43rd Speech from the Throne
For immediate release December 6, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Encouraging Manitoba Residents to Remember Female Victims of Violence and to Learn about MMIWG on December 6
For immediate release December 6, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Statement on the International Transgender Day of Remembrance
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) encourages Manitoba residents to support the annual commemoration of Read More...
MKO Hosts Chiefs Assembly on Child Welfare on National Child Day
For immediate release November 20, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Encouraging First Nations People to Get Tested and Take Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes on World Diabetes Day
For immediate release November 14, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
Shamattawa First Nation Calls on Perimeter Aviation to Stop Putting the Lives of First Nations Citizens at Risk
For immediate release October 30, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Encouraging Residents from Northern Manitoba to Get the Flu Shot
PHOTO: Elder Joshua Morris of Tataskweyak Cree Nation receives his flu shot, administered by Dr. Barry Lavallee of MKO For Read More...
MKO Reminds Indigenous Peoples to Vote Today
For immediate release October 21, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is reminding Indigenous Read More...
MKO Encouraging Indigenous Peoples to Vote on October 21
For immediate release October 17, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is encouraging Indigenous Read More...
MKO Launches Santa Express Fundraising Campaign
For immediate release October 16, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is launching a campaign Read More...
MKO Encourages Government Officials to Work with Indigenous Peoples to Develop Action Plans to Improve Safety
For immediate release October 15, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to Read More...
MKO Hosting Three Special Gatherings in Thompson: Community Members Welcome to Attend all Events
For immediate release October 10, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is encouraging people living Read More...
MKO Encouraging First Nations Citizens to Create Fire Safety Plans
For immediate release October 9, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is encouraging First Nations Read More...
MKO Statement on Arrest in the Homicide of Norma Andrews
For immediate release October 4, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
Remembering and Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on October 4
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is remembering and honouring the lives of missing and murdered Read More...
New Report from Quebec Shows Continued Need for Meaningful Action to Improve Safety for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
For immediate release October 2, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to Read More...
MKO Responds to City of Winnipeg Pilot Project Involving Pre-Payment for Taxi Rides
For immediate release September 30, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to Read More...
MKO Acknowledges Residential School Students on Orange Shirt Day
For immediate release September 30, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is acknowledging Orange Read More...
MKO Commends Youth Taking Part in the Global Climate Strike
For immediate release September 27, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is commending youth Read More...
MKO Response to the Introduction of Eagle Feathers to Manitoba Courts
For immediate release September 27, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Remembers Norma Ellen Andrews: Winnipeg’s Latest Homicide a Reminder on Immediate Need for Action
For immediate release September 25, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is remembering the Read More...
Statement from Chief Eric Redhead on the Passing of a Two-Year-Old Child in Shamattawa First Nation
For immediate release September 22, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Statement on The Health Status of and Access to Healthcare by Registered First Nations Peoples in Manitoba
For immediate release September 17, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this statement in Read More...
MKO Statement on the Election Results for Province of Manitoba
For immediate release September 10, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Opportunity to Focus on Mental Wellness in MKO First Nations
For immediate release September 10, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing Read More...
MKO Responds to Ruling from Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Regarding First Nations Children Impacted by Child Welfare System
For immediate release September 6, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to Read More...
God’s Lake First Nation Activating a State of Emergency
For immediate release August 29, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
MKO Encouraging Indigenous Peoples to Take Part in Upcoming Elections
For immediate release August 29, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is encouraging Read More...
Statement from Chief Eric Redhead on Homicide in Shamattawa First Nation
For immediate release August 27, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is issuing this Read More...
Restoring Inherent Jurisdiction: Advocating for Northern First Nations at MKO’s 38th Annual General Assembly
For immediate release August 15, 2019 Treaty Five Territory, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) has Read More...
MKO Statement on the End of Manhunt for Fugitives in Northern Manitoba
For immediate release August 7, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to Read More...
MKO Encouraging Residents of York Factory First Nation to Stay Indoors
For immediate release July 28, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is reaching out Read More...
MKO Extends Support to Fox Lake Cree Nation: Emergency Demonstrates Need for Increased Resources for First Nations Police
For immediate release July 26, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is extending its Read More...
MKO Demands Real Action to Address Northern Issues in Upcoming Federal Election
For immediate release July 26, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – As the 40th Annual General Assembly for the Read More...
MKO Encourages Northern Residents to Remain Vigilant as Search for Two Homicide Suspects Continues
For immediate release July 24, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is encouraging residents Read More...
