2018
January 9: New Fibre Optic Cable can improve First Nations’ access to services and markets
January 10: Top Up of Policing Funding Needed and Highlights Past Shortfalls in Proper Policing
January 23: DELAYING FUNDING VICTIMIZES FIRST NATION CHILDREN
January 26: MKO Willing to Work on CFS Reform with Canada and Manitoba
February 14: New legal framework looks like attempt to turn First Nations into Municipalities
February 16: Change to renewable energy sources could mean a brighter day for diesel-dependent First Nations
February 20: MKO & Manitoba hosting meeting on Child Welfare Reform that will be first step in fixing system
September 14: GC Settee Press Statement on IIU and OPP Investigation into historical criminal allegations
October 2: MKO hosts Press Conference for Family of Mary Yellowback, MMIWG
October 17: MKO Grand Chief Intends to Represent the North from the North (Thompson Citizen)
2019
January 10: AMC First Nations Family Advocate Office, Harper/Woods Family
January 10: Indigenous Contributions to the Economy (access the full reports on this page)
January 10: Indigenous Contributions to the Economy (PDF of our media release)
January 18: Manitoba Hydro’s Keeyask First Nation Partners Renew Call for Public Inquiry
February 7: Grand Chief Garrison Settee Responds to CBC Article
February 12: MKO Press Release Jody Wilson-Raybould Resignation
February 20: MKO, MMF, SCO to Meet with Province to Defend Children
February 28: MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee Responds to Justice Committee Testimony of the Honourable Jody Wilson- Raybould
March 4: MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee extends condolences to AMC Grand Chief Arlen Dumas
April 26: Shamattawa Missing Person, Randy Redhead
June 3: MKO’s Statement on the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
June 11: MKO Supports the Reduction of Plastic Waste in Northern Manitoba
June 11: MKO Urges Province of Manitoba to Stop the Privatization of Life-Saving Air Ambulance Program
June 13: MKO Honours Elder Marie Ballantyne for Years of Guidance and Service to Her Community
June 18: MKO Working in Partnership with Vale to Ensure the Safety of Northern Manitoba Citizens
June 19: MKO Supports Dene Nations in Finalizing Land Claim
June 19: MKO Statement on Upcoming Provincial Election in Manitoba
July 2: MKO Remembers Christine Wood
July 10: MKO Calls on Province of Manitoba to Improve Communication and Planning on Critical Air Transport
July 24: MKO Encourages Northern Residents to Remain Vigilant as Search for Two Homicide Suspects Continues
July 26: MKO Demands Real Action to Address Northern Issues in Upcoming Federal Election
July 28: MKO Encouraging Residents of York Factory First Nation to Stay Indoors
August 7: MKO Statement on the End of Manhunt for Fugitives in Northern Manitoba
August 27: Statement from Chief Eric Redhead on Homicide in Shamattawa First Nation
August 29: MKO Encouraging Indigenous Peoples to Take Part in Upcoming Elections
August 29: God’s Lake First Nation Activating a State of Emergency
September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day: Opportunity to Focus on Mental Wellness in MKO First Nations
September 10: MKO Statement on the Election Results for Province of Manitoba
September 17: MKO Statement on The Health Status of and Access to Healthcare by Registered First Nations Peoples in Manitoba
September 22: Statement from Chief Eric Redhead on the Passing of a Two-Year-Old Child in Shamattawa First Nation
September 25: MKO Remembers Norma Ellen Andrews: Winnipeg’s Latest Homicide a Reminder on Immediate Need for Action
September 27: MKO Response to the Introduction of Eagle Feathers to Manitoba Courts
September 27: MKO Commends Youth Taking Part in the Global Climate Strike
September 30: MKO Acknowledges Residential School Students on Orange Shirt Day
September 30: MKO Responds to City of Winnipeg Pilot Project Involving Pre-Payment for Taxi Rides
October 4: Remembering and Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on October 4
October 4: MKO Statement on Arrest in the Homicide of Norma Andrews
October 9: MKO Encouraging First Nations Citizens to Create Fire Safety Plans
October 10: MKO Hosting Three Special Gatherings in Thompson: Community Members Welcome to Attend all Events
October 16: MKO Launches Santa Express Fundraising Campaign
October 17: MKO Encouraging Indigenous Peoples to Vote on October 21
October 21: MKO Reminds Indigenous Peoples to Vote Today
October 27: Pimicikamak Cree Nation and the Incorporated Community of Cross Lake Declare State of Emergency
October 28: MKO Encouraging Residents from Northern Manitoba to Get the Flu Shot
November 14: MKO Encouraging First Nations People to Get Tested and Take Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes on World Diabetes Day
November 20: MKO Hosts Chiefs Assembly on Child Welfare on National Child Day
November 20: MKO Statement on the International Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 29: It-To-Ta-Maso-Wak: MKO “Doing it Our Way” for Child Welfare in Northern First Nations
December 6: MKO’s Response to the 43rd Speech from the Throne
2020
January 23: MKO Hosts Productive Chiefs’ Special Assembly on Health
January 24: MKO Remembers Crystal Andrews of God’s Lake Narrows
January 27: MKO Chiefs Call on Province of Manitoba to Address Broken Justice System in Northern Manitoba
January 29: Every Action Counts: MKO Grand Chief Encourages Acts of Compassion on Bell Let’s Talk Day
January 30: MKO Supports Ending Birth Alerts in Manitoba
January 31: Historic First in Manitoba as Verdict Delivered in Northern First Nation in the Case of Crystal Andrews
February 3: MKO Statement on the Passing of a Woman in Custody of the Thompson RCMP
February 10: MKO Expresses Solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en People
February 13: MKO Update on Medical Services for Northern First Nations
February 26: MKO Responds to Acts of Vandalism and Online Racism
March 12: MKO Update on COVID-19 Preparations for Northern First Nations
March 30: Knowledge Keepers Radio Show Aims to Lift Spirits During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 31: Protecting First Nations in the Time of COVID-19: MKO Continues to Advocate for Northern Manitoba
April 2: Lack of Housing in Northern First Nations Impacts Ability to Self-Isolate
April 7: COVID-19 Pandemic Amplifies Need for Reliable Internet and Phone Service in Northern Manitoba
April 13: Manitoba’s Indigenous Leaders Denounce Province Passing Bill 34
April 15: Updated Public Health Orders Restrict Travel in Northern Manitoba
April 23: MKO Concerned Funding for Urban Indigenous Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Insufficient
April 25: MKO Offers to Condolences to First Nations Families Impacted by Recent Winnipeg Police Shootings
May 11: MKO Recognizes and Honours First Nations Citizens on Manitoba’s 150th Birthday
May 12: Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day and National Nursing Week
May 15: Sixteen Off-Reserve First Nations Citizens Diagnosed with COVID-19 in Manitoba
May 24: Agreement Reached for Keeyask Construction Site
May 28: MKO Statement on the Province of Manitoba’s Phase Two Re-Opening Plan
June 4: MKO Responds to Latest Ruling from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
June 5: MKO Stands in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter Movement
June 10: MKO Concerned about Police Violence Against Indigenous Peoples Across Canada
June 20: MKO Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20: MKO Set to Raise Flag at RCMP’s Thompson Detachment on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
June 24: MKO Celebrates Pride with a Special Event in Thompson
July 3: MKO Concerned with Mistreatment of First Nations Citizens at the Thompson Walmart
July 8: MKO Condemns Beating of MKO Citizen by Saskatoon Police
July 30: MKO Demands Action from Via Rail: Citizens of War Lake First Nation Plan Rail Blockade
August 13: MKO Disappointed Manitoba Hydro Plans to Increase Rates for First Nations Customers
August 18: MKO Statement on the Return to Schools in Northern Manitoba
August 22: MKO and AMC Joint Media Release- Grand Chiefs Urge for Reintroduction of Northern Travel Order
August 24: MKO Encourages Fishers to Apply for Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program
September 1: MKO Statement on Historical Announcement about Residential Schools
September 23: MKO’s Response to the Speech from the Throne
September 25: Embracing the Resilience of Our Nations: Advocating for Northern First Nations at MKO’s 39th Annual General Assembly
September 25: First Nations Citizens Encouraged to Keep Manitoba Health Cards Up to Date
September 28: MKO Statement on Confirmed COVID Cases in Northern First Nations
September 30: MKO Honours Former Students of Residential Schools on Orange Shirt Day
October 2: Remembering and Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on October 4
October 7: MKO’s Response to Manitoba’s Speech from the Throne
October 9: MKO Encourages First Nations Citizens to Remain Vigilant During Thanksgiving
October 9: MKO Statement on Fire Prevention Week: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
October 15: MKO Expresses Support and Solidarity with the Mi’kmaq Fishers of Nova Scotia
October 16: Update on COVID-19 at the Thompson YWCA: Potential Exposure from October 4 to 14, 2020
October 19: First Nation Citizens in Manitoba Urged to Get the Flu Shot: Protecting Ourselves and Our Loved Ones
October 21: Indigenous Leaders hold Spirit Ride in solidarity with Mi’kmaq Fishers
November 9: MKO Statement on Violence Against First Nation Woman in Custody
December 3: MKO Statement on the COVID-19 Vaccine in Manitoba
December 5: MKO Statement on the COVID-19 Outbreak in Shamattawa First Nation
December 7: MKO Statement on COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba
December 17: MKO Unclear on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plans for Northern and Remote First Nations in Manitoba
December 23: MKO Statement on Health Canada’s Approval of the Moderna Vaccine