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Grand Chief Garrison Settee acknowledges the importance of participating in the democratic process and exercising one’s right to vote.
Grand Chief Garrison Settee states: "I encourage each First Nation citizen to take time to vote in this provincial election. Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Project Ambassador – Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik (Term)
Term Position in Winnipeg or Thompson. To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Project Manager – Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik (Term)
Term Position in Winnipeg or Thompson To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Mobile Crisis Response Team Member
4 Full Time Positions available in Thompson, MB. Position Open Until Filled To view this opportunity in PDF, please click Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Medical Transportation Coordinator-Traditional Healer Program
Full Time Position in Thompson, MB. To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Position open until filled. Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Traditional Healer Program – Administrative Assistant
Full time Position available in Thompson, MB To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Position open until filled. Read More...
Save the Date: One Spirit Unity Run
When: Sunday October 22, 2023 Where: Kildonan Park, 2015 Main Street, Winnipeg Race Kit Pick up @ 7:30 AM 1.5K Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Community Justice Worker in Northlands Denesuline First Nation
Full Time Position in Northlands Denesuline First Nation To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. The Community Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Communications Officer
Full-Time Position in Winnipeg or Thompson To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Justice Navigator (4)
4 Positions available in Thompson Three(3) Year Term To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Located in Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Leaf Rapids Initiative Regional Coordinator
Full time position available in Thompson To view this opportunity, please click here. Under the direction of the Project Read More...
For Immediate Release: Norway House Cree Nation – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO)– Asper School of Business sign MOU to promote collaboration, economic development and entrepreneurial pathways for First Nation students
For Immediate Release To view in PDF, please click here. Norway House Cree Nation – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Community Justice Worker In Shamattawa First Nation
Full Time Position available in Shamattawa First Nation To view in PDF, please click here. The Community Justice Worker Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Logistics/Event Coordinator
Full Time Position available in Winnipeg. To view in PDF, please click here. Under the direction of the IRS Read More...
42nd Annual General Assembly – Day 2
Day 2 of our 42nd Annual General Assembly, live from Thompson, MB. Watch the live stream here: (20+) Facebook
Employment Opportunity – Justice Navigator(4)
4 Justice Navigator Positions available in Thompson. Three(3) Year Term To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Located Read More...
MKO’s 42nd Annual General Assembly – Day 1
Day 1 of our 42nd Annual General Assembly starts today. Watch the live stream here: https://www.facebook.com/MKONorth/videos/264395303113183
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak presents Youth Talent Show
Youth Talent Show for Ages 13-19 Tell a joke, play an instrument, sing, dance perform martial arts, perform any talent Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant – Traditional Healer Program (Repost)
Administrative Assistant for the Traditional Healer Program Full-Time Position in Thompson, Manitoba To view this opportunity in PDF, please click Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Jordan’s Principle Client Navigator
Full Time Position in Winnipeg or Thompson Position Open Until Filled To view this opportunity in PDF format, please click Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Post Majority Support Services Mentor
Full Time Position in Winnipeg or Thompson Position Open Until Filled. To View this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Read More...
Employment Opportunity: Jordan’s Principle Mentor
Full Time Position in Thompson or Winnipeg Position Open Until Filled To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Read More...
St. Theresa Point First Nation – 1st Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament
1st Annual Golf Fundraising Tournament Proceeds of this year's event will be dedicated to Youth Development. When: Thursday, September 7, Read More...
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...
Employment Opportunities: Addictions Support Workers and Safety Monitors
To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Addictions Support Workers and Safety Monitors Part Time and Full Time Read More...
Career Opportunity: Court Clerk 1
To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Court Clerk 1 Open Until Filled – Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Under the 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...
Career Opportunity: Assistant Manager – Traditional Healer Program
Full-Time Position in Thompson To view this opportunity in PDF Format, please click here. Under the direction of the Traditional Healer Read More...
Career Opportunity: Administrative Assistant – Traditional Healer Program
Full-Time Position in Thompson To view this opportunity in PDF Format, please click here. Under the direction of the Traditional Healers Read More...
Career Opportunity: Cultural and Land Based Coordinator (2)
Career Opportunity: Cultural and Land Based Coordinator (2) 2 Full-time positions in Thompson or Winnipeg To view this opportunity in 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...
Career Opportunity: MKO Community Justice Worker in Northlands Denesuline First Nation
MKO Community Justice Worker – Northlands Denesuline First Nation Full-Time Position To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. 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...
Career Opportunity: Interim Human Resources Director
To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. TBA – Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Reporting to the CEO, the Human Read More...
Career Opportunity: Communications Coordinator
To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Wage Negotiable – Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation The Communications Coordinator will support Read More...
Reposted Career Opportunity: Status Identification Intake Clerk
To view this document in a PDF format, please click here. Status Identification Intake Clerk Term Position – Thompson Manitoba Read More...
Career Opportunity: Emergency Response Coordinator
To view this document in a PDF format, please click here. Emergency Response Coordinator Full Time Position – Thompson Read More...
Career Opportunity: Human Resources Assistant in Thompson
Full Time Position – Thompson, Manitoba To view this opportunity in PDF, please click here. Under the direction 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...
Employment Opportunity: Status Identification Intake Clerk-Term Position
Employment Opportunity STATUS IDENTIFICATION INTAKE CLERK Term Position – Thompson, Manitoba Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) in partnership 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...
Career Opportunity: Program Coordinator – MKO Sobering Centre
Full-Time Position in Thompson, Manitoba To view this opportunity in PDF format, click here. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) Read More...
Save the Date: New Buffalo Education Gathering
Mark your calendars! The University of Manitoba welcomes you to a new event for rural and Northern Indigenous youth and Read More...
SERDC 29TH Annual Spirit of Giving Fundraising Golf Tournament
29TH Annual Spirit of Giving Fundraising Golf Tournament June 15th, 2023 @ 11:00 am Larter's Golf & Country Club 30 Read More...
Career Opportunity: ISET Receptionist in Thompson (Reposted)
Reposted Full-Time Position – Thompson, Manitoba Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is seeking a self-starting, highly motivated, experienced individual to Read More...
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Post Majority Support Services Client Navigator (2) FT Positions
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. Head Office ■Thompson Sub-Office Winnipeg Sub-Office Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 206-55 Selkirk Avenue Suite 102-1700 Ellice Avenue Read More...
CAREER OPPORTUNITY-Jordan’s Principle Client Navigator (2) Full Time Positions
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. Head Office ■Thompson Sub-Office Winnipeg Sub-Office Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 206-55 Selkirk Avenue Suite 102-1700 Ellice Avenue Read More...
CAREER OPPORTUNITY-Family First Nation Secretariat Supervisor FT
Employment Opportunity - Repost FAMILY FIRST NATION SECRETARIAT (FFNS) SUPERVISOR Full Time Position – Thompson or Winnipeg Under the Read More...
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Post-Secondary Summer Student (2) Positions
Employment Opportunity POST-SECONDARY SUMMER STUDENT 2 Term Positions: June 1 – August 30, 2023 Winnipeg or Thompson Manitoba Read More...
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Logistics Coordinator/Admin Assistant position
Employment Opportunity LOGISTICS COORDINATOR / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full Time Position – Winnipeg, Manitoba Under the direction of the Read More...
Red Dress Day Events for Friday, May 5th, 2023
The Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit invites the public to join Read More...
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: COMMUNITY JUSTICE WORKER at TATASKWEYAK CREE NATION
MKO COMMUNITY JUSTICE WORKER Location: Tataskweyak Cree Nation The Community Justice Worker (CJW) will be an employee of Manitoba Read More...
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: COMMUNITY JUSTICE WORKER, SHAMATTAWA FIRST NATION
MKO COMMUNITY JUSTICE WORKER Location: Shamattawa First Nation The Community Justice Worker (CJW) will be an employee of Manitoba Read More...
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: PROGRAM COORDINATOR (2) POSITIONS
Employment Opportunity PROGRAM COORDINATOR 2 Full-Time Positions – Thompson, Manitoba Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is seeking a Read More...
Career Opportunity: Senior Health Analyst (Reposted)
To view this job posting in PDF format, click here SENIOR HEALTH ANALYST Full Time Position – Thompson or Winnipeg Read More...
To view this training opportunity in PDF format, click here Attend one of our information sessions to learn more: Tuesday, May Read More...
Career Opportunity: ISET Program Receptionist
To view this job posting in PDF format, click here Receptionist Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Full-Time Position – 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...
JOB POSTING: FAMILY WELLNESS NAVIGATOR
Reposted Employment Opportunity FAMILY WELLNESS NAVIGATOR MKO Youth Justice Initiative 2-Year Term Position – Thompson, Manitoba 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...
Business Council Indigenous Education Award: Deadline Extended till May 31, 2023
To view the full information in PDF Format, please click here. If you are of Indigenous ancestry you are eligible 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...
Employment Opportunity: Mobile Crisis Response Team Member (4 Positions)
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Member 4 Positions Read More...
Career Opportunity: MMIWG Wellness and Community Support Liaisons
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. MMIWG Wellness and Community Support Liaison Missing and Read More...
Grand Chief Settee Visits Northern Spirit Manor
Yesterday, Grand Chief Garrison Settee toured the Northern Spirit Manor, the 35-bed personal care home located at 879 Thompson Drive 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...
MKO Meeting with MMF and Manitoba Chief Judge
A meeting was held on March 27, 2023, at the Law Courts building between the Honourable Chief Judge Margaret Wiebe, Read More...
ISET Program- Celebrating Your Success: Submit your Success Story by April 29, 2023
The MKO Indigenous Skills & Employment Training (ISET) program wants to Celebrate your Success! The ISET program is now accepting 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...
Fire at Thompson Shoppers Drug Mart: Transfer your Prescriptions to Avoid Interruptions
Fire at the Thompson Shoppers Drug Mart located at 17 Selkirk Avenue in Thompson, Manitoba. Please be advised Read More...
RCMP Special Constable Tribute
MKO was invited to the RCMP Special Constable Tribute, that took place on March 8, 2023, at the Thompson RCMP 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...
Career Opportunity: Food Bank Intake and Food Packaging Worker
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Food Bank Intake and Food Packaging Worker Read More...
Career Opportunity: Food Bank Supervisor
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Food Bank Supervisor MKO Food Bank Full Read More...
Career Opportunity: 2 Youth Engagement and Wellness Navigators
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Youth Engagement and Wellness Navigator MKO Youth Read More...
Career Opportunity: 2 Family Wellness Navigators
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Family Wellness Navigator MKO Youth Justice Initiative Read More...
Career Opportunity: Community Reintegration Coordinator
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Community Reintegration Coordinator MKO Youth Justice Initiative Read More...
Career Opportunity: Cultural Mentor
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Cultural Mentor MKO Youth Justice Initiative 2-Year 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...
Career Opportunity: Senior Health Analyst
To view this document in a PDF format, please click here. Senior Health Analyst Health Full Time Position – Read More...
Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2023: Submit a Brief by April 9, 2023
The Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples is accepting submissions to their Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2023 until April 9, Read More...
Submit a Claim for the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement by March 7, 2024
The First Nations Drinking Water Settlement is now accepting claims until March 7, 2024. In 2019, three First Nations (Tataskweyak Read More...
RCMP Now Hiring Police Officers
Have you ever wanted to work with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)? Now is your chance! The RCMP is Read More...
LINKS and Native Clan Organization: Mental Wellness & Harm Reduction Worker Diploma Program
To view this information in a printable PDF version, please click here. To view the poster in a separate window, Read More...
Efficiency Manitoba Offers for First Nations Communities
Efficiency Manitoba is Manitoba’s newest Crown corporation, focused on reducing electricity and natural gas consumption. This helps customers save energy, 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...
Fill out an ILMI Survey in Winnipeg from March 2-3, 2023
First Peoples Development Inc. will be holding a Survey Event in Winnipeg from March 2 and 3, 2023. They are Read More...
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...
Grand Chief Attends the 76th Annual Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival
Yesterday, on February 15, 2023, Grand Chief Garrison Settee travelled to Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) and The Pas for the 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...
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...
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...
First Peoples Development Inc. Construction Electrician Pre-Employment Program
First Peoples Development Inc., in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), is offering a Construction Electrician Pre-Employment Read More...
MKO Statement on the Passing of First Nations Ally Harvey Pollock
On behalf of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., and our 26 member First Nations, we are saddened to hear of the Read More...
MKO MMIWG Liaison Unit Pink Shirt Day Shirt Giveaway
The MKO Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit will be giving out pink shirts ahead of Pink 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...
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...
Career Opportunity: MKO Indigenous Court Worker
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. MKO Indigenous Court Worker First Nations Justice Strategy Read More...
Career Opportunity: Mobile Crisis Response Team Member
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. Mobile Crisis Response Team Member Mobile Crisis Response Read More...
2023 RCMP Depot Youth Camp: Apply by March 1, 2023
The Manitoba ‘D’ Division RCMP Pro-active Recruiting Unit is now accepting applications for the Depot Youth Camp for youth in Read More...
Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway: Apply by February 17, 2023
To read or download a copy of the Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway information guide, including the application form, please Read More...
Career Opportunity: MKO Community Justice Worker in Manto Sipi
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. MKO Community Justice Worker First Nations Justice Strategy 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...
Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative: Apply by March 2024
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) are accepting applications for the Indigenous Shelter and Read More...
Career Opportunity: LGBTQ2S Mobile Crisis Response Team Member
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. LGBTQ2S Mobile Crisis Response Team Member Mobile Crisis Read More...
Family Violence Prevention Program Call for Proposals: Submit a Proposal by January 30, 2023
Indigenous Service Canada is currently accepting proposals for the 2022-2023 Family Violence Prevention Program. This program provides operational funding to Read More...
Call for Proposals to address Gender-Based Violence: Submit a Proposal by 2:00 pm on February 3, 2023
Women and Gender Equality Canada is accepting proposals to address gender-based violence through 2 different funding streams until February 3, Read More...
Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools Call for Submissions
The Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential 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...
Submit a Proposal for the High-Cost Special Education Program: Apply by May 15, 2023
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is currently accepting proposals for the High-Cost Special Education Program. The program provides funds for direct Read More...
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program: Apply by February 7, 2023
The Government of Canada's First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program is accepting proposals until February 7, 2023. The program, 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...
Thank you to 2022 MKO Santa Express Sponsors, Staff and Volunteers
This year, the MKO Santa Express was able to deliver gifts to 23 of the First Nations in the MKO 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...
Career Opportunity: 2SLGBTQ Mobile Crisis Response Team Member
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. 2SLGBTQ Mobile Crisis Response Team Member Mobile Read More...
Career Opportunity: THP Administrative Assistant
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. Administrative Assistant Traditional Healer Program Term Position - Read More...
RCMP Donates to the MKO Food Bank
This morning, the local Thompson detachment of the Northern RCMP stopped by the MKO Food Bank to deliver bins of Read More...
Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik Vaccine Project Winter Update 2023
The Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik vaccine project team completed 7 community engagements from June to October 2022. Throughout these community engagements, 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...
Submit Feedback on the Cannabis Act by January 15, 2022
The independent Expert Panel for the legislative review of the Cannabis Act is now accepting feedback from First Nations, Inuit, Read More...
Career Opportunity: 4 Mobile Crisis Response Team Members
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. Mobile Crisis Response Team Member Mobile Crisis Response Read More...
Career Opportunity: 2 Mobile Crisis Response Team Members
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. Mobile Crisis Response Team Member Mobile Crisis Response 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...
Career Opportunity: MKO Indigenous Court Worker
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. MKO Indigenous Court Worker First Nations Justice Strategy Read More...
Career Opportunity: Status Identification Intake Clerk
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. Status Identification Intake Clerk Secure Certificate of Indian Read More...
Become a Member of the Manitoba Youth Advisory Council on Climate: Apply by November 30, 2022
The Manitoba Government is now accepting applications for the Youth Advisory Council on Climate. The council will be made up Read More...
ISET Program- Celebrating Your Success: Submit your Success Story by December 16, 2022
The MKO Indigenous Skills & Employment Training (ISET) program wants to Celebrate your Success! The ISET program is now accepting 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...
Provide Feedback on the MMIWG2S+ Online Toolkit for Wellness and Healing
Call Out for Families of MMIWG2S+ and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence to Provide Feedback on the MMIWG2S+ Online Toolkit for Read More...
Holiday Bundles for Families of MMIWG2S+ and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Residing in Manitoba
The MKO Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit has Holiday Bundles available for families of Missing and Read More...
Career Opportunity: NIHB Client Navigator
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. NIHB Client Navigator Thompson or Winnipeg – Term Read More...
Virtual Roundtable Discussion to Finalize a Monument in Commemoration for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
On Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 1-4 PM CDT, the MKO Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit Read More...
Career Opportunity: 4 Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Members
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Members Mobile Crisis Response Read More...
Career Opportunity: Prevention and Healing Initiatives Coordinator
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. Prevention and Healing Initiatives Coordinator Missing and Murdered Read More...
Career Opportunity: Decolonizing Anti-Racism Coordinator
To view this posting as a PDF file, please click here. Decolonizing Anti-Racism Coordinator Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Read More...
Reserve a booth at the MKO Indigenous Trade Show with the Manitoba Trappers Association Fur Table
MKO is partnering with The Manitoba Trappers Association (MTA) Fur Table for the MKO Indigenous Trade Show in Thompson, MB. Read More...
Manto Sipi Cree Nation Holds Grand Opening for New School
On November 3, 2022, Grand Chief Garrison Settee attended the grand-opening for the new school in Manto Sipi Cree. Grand 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...
Receive Your Influenza Vaccine at a Northern Health Region Flu Shot Clinic
The Northern Health Region (NHR) is holding their annual flu shot clinics in various locations in the North. There are Read More...
Governments Announce Tuition Reimbursement up to $5000 Available for Early Childhood Education Students and Recent Graduates in Manitoba
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $4 million to reimburse the tuition of early childhood educator Read More...
“Honouring our Ancestors: Remembering the Legacy of the Residential School System in Manitoba”
“Honouring our Ancestors: Remembering the Legacy of the Residential School System in Manitoba” is a book published by the Thompson Read More...
Economic Reconciliation: A Recap of MKO’s 41st Annual General Assembly
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. held its 41st Annual General Assembly in Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Manitoba from August 23-25, 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...
On the Right Track: MKO Engagement Session on the Hudson Bay Railway in Wabowden
On the Right Track is an engagement project on the Hudson Bay Railway from MKO in partnership with Transport Canada Engagement Read More...
Grand Chief Attends Installation Ceremony for Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
Yesterday, October 24, 2022, Grand Chief Settee attended the Installation Ceremony for Manitoba’s newest appointed Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville at 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...
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan Virtual Training on Project Management Tools: Register by October 28, 2022
The Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) Secretariat is offering a free virtual training course on Project Management Tools, from Read More...
Journey to Independence Fund Provides Grants up to $300,000 for Manitoba Non-Profits and Charities: Apply by October 24, 2022
Non-profit organizations and registered charities are eligible to apply for short-term grants of up to $300,000 under the Journey to Read More...
Career Opportunity: Communications Officer
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Communications Officer Full Time Position Thompson or Winnipeg Read More...
Virtual Roundtable Discussion to Finalize a Monument in Commemoration for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
On Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, the MKO Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Read More...
Self-Nominate for the Indigenous Advisory Committee
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is accepting nominations for their Indigenous Advisory Committee. The Indigenous Advisory Committee provides the 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...
Career Opportunity: MMIWG Wellness & Support Liaison
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Reposted Employment Opportunity MMIWG Wellness & Community Support Read More...
Indigenous-Led Area-Based Conservation Funding: Apply by November 14, 2022
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Recognize an Outstanding Teacher for an Excellence in Education Award: Submit Your Nomination by December 2, 2022
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Join Virtual Engagement Session on Proposed Changes to the Indian Act
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MKO Congratulates Sherry Gott on Being the First Indigenous Woman Appointed as Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth
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Plan to Attend Thompson Mayoral Candidates’ Forum on October 20, 2022
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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...
Every Child Matters: A sea of orange at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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MKO Thompson Status Card Program Accepting Walk-In Appointments
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Honouring the Provincial Day of Awareness and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
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Every Child Matters: Special New Crosswalk in Thompson, Manitoba
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MKO Encourages Government of Manitoba to Recognize September 30 as a Statutory Holiday to Honour Residential School Survivors
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New Horizons for Seniors Program Call for Proposals for Community-Based Projects: Apply by November 1, 2022
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Honouring the Children: Events Taking Place in Thompson, Manitoba
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Honouring Our Sky Warriors: MKO Recognizes Graduates of the Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway
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Career Opportunity: Indian Residential School Project Manager
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Indian Residential School Project Manager Winnipeg or Thompson Read More...
Three Partners Commit to Eliminating All Forms of Indigenous-Specific Racism in Healthcare in Northern Manitoba
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MKO Condemns Ignorant Remarks by Winnipeg Mayoral Candidate
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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...
MKO Grand Chief Attends Nishnawbe Aski Nation Forum on Child and Family Services
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Norway House Chief and Council are Conducting a Residential School Ground Penetrating Radar Initiative Starting Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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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...
Honouring the Children: All are Welcome to Attend Thompson Events on September 29 & 30, 2022
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Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative
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Manitoba Government Seeks Input on Apprenticeship and Certification System: Public Meeting in Thompson on September 22, 2022
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MKO Commemoration Event in Northlands Denesuline First Nation Gathers Input for Memorial Monument
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Indigenous Disability Canada: Support for Indigenous Student Learning Program
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MKO Statement in Response to Tragedy in Saskatchewan
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MKO Mourns the Loss of Alex J. Robinson, Former Chief of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation
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Call for Proposals: Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program
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MKO Proudly Recognizes Athlete Trina Ross: Pimicikamak Cree Nation Citizen Brings Eight Medals Home to Canada
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Career Opportunity: Winnipeg Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
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MKO Urges All Eligible MKO Citizens to Ensure They Have Received Their COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters
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Call for Proposals: First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program
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First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care Funding
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MMIWG Liaison Unit Commemoration Event in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
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Indian Day School Class Action Settlement Claim Extension
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FNHSSM First Nations Long-Term Care Strategy Engagement Session in Thompson
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MKO’s Traditional Healer Program Hosts Knowledge Keeper Fred Stevens on NCI Radio Program
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Career Opportunity: Finance Officer
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Career Opportunity: Receptionist
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Career Opportunity: Program Coordinator
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Seeing Everyone: Gender Diversity Data – Statistics Canada Virtual Event on August 22, 2022
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Career Opportunity: Project Manager for Youth Healing Lodge
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Project Manager Youth Healing Lodge Term Position – Read More...
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First Peoples Development Inc. Class 1 Driver Training Program
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Breaking Ground for an Assiniboia Residential School Monument and Gathering Place: August 4, 2022
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MKO Commends Government of Manitoba for Decision to Not Appeal Court Ruling on Children’s Special Allowance
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Let’s Speak Cree Forever: Grand Chief Settee Attends Swampy Cree Tribal Council Assembly
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Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak Indigenous Student Scholarship: Apply by August 12, 2022
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Emergency Management Assistance Program: Call for Proposals for the 2022-2023 year
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Career Opportunity: ISET Program Receptionist
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Receptionist Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Full Read More...
Non-Insured Health Benefits: COVID-19 Question and Answers
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MKO Youth Ages 13 to 21: Apply to Join the National Youth Advisory Committee for the RCMP by September 12, 2022
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Grand Chief Settee’s Letter to Pope Francis: July 29, 2022
To view this letter in a PDF format, please click here. Letter to His Holiness, Pope Francis Your Holiness: Read More...
Mental Health Resources: July 2022
To download the printable poster PDF of this information, please click here. Mental Health Resources It is important to remember Read More...
Career Opportunity: Child Wellness Worker
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Child Wellness Worker Child Welfare Secretariat Term Position Read More...
Career Opportunity: Medical Transportation Coordinator
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Medical Transportation Coordinator Traditional Healer Program Full Time Read More...
Career Opportunity: MMIWG Wellness & Support Liaison
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. MKO Employment Opportunity MMIWG Wellness & Support Liaison 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...
Sacred Healing Space Available for Survivors in Winnipeg: July 25 to 29, 2022
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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...
Career Opportunity: Support Worker for Residential School Survivors/MMIWG2S+
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. MKO Employment Opportunity Support Worker: Residential School Read More...
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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
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Career Opportunity: Medical Transportation Coordinator
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Medical Transportation Coordinator Traditional Healer Program Full Time 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...
Opportunity to Travel to Papal Visit in Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta: Apply by July 15, 2022
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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...
NIHB Updated Private Vehicle Kilometric Rates
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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...
National Cree Gathering Taking Place in Opaskwayak Cree Nation: July 26 to 29, 2022
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First Peoples Development Inc. Construction Electrician Pre-Employment Program
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Update from the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program: June 2022
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Career Opportunity: Medical Transportation Coordinator
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Medical Transportation Coordinator Traditional Healer Program Full 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...
Canadian Roots Exchange Seek Indigenous Youth (Ages 18-29) to Attend Online Engagement in July 2022
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Call for Proposals: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities: Apply for Funding by July 22, 2022
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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...
Grand Chief Settee Attends Graduation Ceremonies in Pimicikamak Cree Nation
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Reflecting on National Indigenous Peoples Day: MKO Grateful for Support for Annual Celebration
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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...
Manitoba Hydro Indigenous High School Student Awards: Apply by July 15, 2022
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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...
Manitoba Government Seeks Feedback on COVID-19 Vaccination Plans for Young Children
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Grand Chief Garrison Settee and his Band Perform at Stony Mountain to Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
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MKO Assists with Organizing Celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Thompson on June 21, 2022
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First Nations Financial Management Board 10-Year Grant Funding Webinar
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Age Well at Home Calls for Proposals: Apply by 2:00 pm on July 22, 2022
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The Senate of Canada Seeks Input From Indigenous Youth Ages 18 to 35: Share Your Voice by July 24, 2022
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First Peoples Development Inc. Construction Electrician Pre-Employment Program
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Grand Chief Settee Meets with Manitoba Crown Attorneys: Opportunities for Change and Transformation in Justice
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Career Opportunity: Support Workers- Residential School Survivors/MMIWG2S+
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Support Worker: Residential School Survivors/MMIWG2S+ MMIWG Liaison Unit Read More...
Vigil Held in Thompson for 31-Year-Old Tessa Perry on June 5, 2022
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Search for 26-Year-Old Leonard Bland Continues in Thompson
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MKO Launches Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik: New Vaccine Project Aimed at Increasing Vaccine Uptake
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MKO Introduces Heidi Spence, Director of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit
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MKO Hosting Events to Honour Third Anniversary of the Release of “Reclaiming Power and Place” on June 3, 2022
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MKO Seeking Indigenous Artist to Paint Mural in Thompson
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First Peoples Development Inc. Powerline Technician and Class 1 Driver Training Programs
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MKO Sends Condolences to Those who Loved Tessa Perry
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The Band Reparations Class Action: Apply by May 31, 2022
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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...
Career Opportunity: ISET Program Finance Officer
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. Finance Officer Indigenous Skills & Employment Training 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...
LGBTQ2 Projects Fund: Call for Proposals
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Manito Ahbee Festival 2022: MKO Grand Chief Enters Pow Wow Circle as Traditional Dancer
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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...
Career Opportunity: Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Members
To view this employment opportunity in a PDF format, please click here. Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Member Mobile Crisis Response Read More...
Career Opportunity: MCRT Intake and Deployment Coordinator
To view this employment opportunity in a PDF format, please click here. Intake and Deployment Coordinator Mobile Crisis Response Team Read More...
Nominate an MKO Citizen for an Indigenous Award of Excellence from the Forest Products Association of Canada: Nominations Due by June 3, 2022
To view a PDF poster with this information, please click here. The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is 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...
Career Opportunity: Tataskweyak Community Justice Worker
To view this employment opportunity in a PDF format, please click here. Community Justice Worker Justice Program Tataskweyak Cree Nation – Read More...
Career Opportunity: Justice Program Administrative Assistant
To view this employment opportunity in a PDF format, please click here. Administrative Assistant Justice Program Winnipeg Sub-Office – Full Time Read More...
The Connection Between Intergenerational Trauma and Incarceration: MKO Grand Chief Returns to the Headingley Correctional Centre
“It is important to heal ourselves. We must do this work before we can heal our families and communities. Your Read More...
Career Opportunity: Logistics Support Leader for Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway
To view this employment opportunity in a PDF format, please click here. Logistics Support Leader Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Read More...
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day and National Nursing Week
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Manitoba’s Conservation and Climate Fund has Funding Available for Northern and Indigenous Communities: Apply by June 17, 2022
The Manitoba government is accepting applications for the Conservation and Climate Fund. The size of the fund is $1.5 million. Read More...
Moose Hide Campaign Day Event and Community Walk: Thursday, May 12, 2022
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The Search for Justice: MKO Grand Chief Hosts Sharing Circles in Women’s Correctional Centre
Grand Chief Garrison Settee with Knowledge Keeper Shannon Buck at the Women's Correctional Centre. “In our culture, our Read More...
Strong Women Advocate for Change: Remembering and Honouring MMIWG2S+ on May 5, 2022
Mothers often become advocates for change as they wish to leave a better world behind for their children. Earlier this Read More...
Career Opportunity: Indian Residential School Survivors/MMIWG2S+ Support Worker
To view this employment opportunity in a PDF format, please click here. Indian Residential School Survivors/MMIWG2S+ Support Worker MMIWG Read More...
Career Opportunity: Child Welfare Wellness Worker in Shamattawa
To view this employment opportunity in a PDF format, please click here. Child Welfare Wellness Worker Child Welfare Secretariat Read More...
RCMP National Youth Services Fast Facts for May 2022
To view this information in a PDF format, please click here. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have provided 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...
Career Opportunity: Child Welfare Wellness Worker
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Child Welfare Wellness Worker Child Welfare Secretariat Winnipeg 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...
National Day of Awareness for MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA+: Join MKO’s Community Awareness Walk in Thompson on May 5, 2022
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Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway: Apply by May 6, 2022
For more information on the Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway, please click here. Exchange Income Corporation (EIC), with the Read More...
Nominate an MKO Citizen for a Community Leadership Award by May 30, 2022
You are invited to nominate someone for the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Leadership Awards, to be presented to three deserving individuals Read More...
MKO Cup: Bringing people back together through athletics and sport!
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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...
Safety Precautions to limit spread of Avian Influenza
The following information was taken from an information sheet shared with MKO by the government of Manitoba. To view the Read More...
Government of Manitoba Invites Applications for Queen’s Counsel Appointments: Nominate an MKO Citizen by August 31, 2022
The Manitoba government is issuing a call for applications for Queen’s counsel (QC), a prestigious opportunity for lawyers to be Read More...
Update on MKO’s Advocacy to Address Racism at The Brick in Thompson, Manitoba: April 12, 2022
Staff at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) have worked to address the racism experienced by Mr. Edwin Beardy at The Brick Read More...
MKO Launches Weekly Email Newsletter: Subscribe Today to Receive Updates on News, Events, and Opportunities
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) is launching a weekly email newsletter. The newsletter is distributed by email each Monday. When there Read More...
Career Opportunity: Indian Residential School Survivors/MMIWG2S+ Support Worker
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Indian Residential School Survivors/MMIWG2S+ Support Worker MMIWG Liaison 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...
Grand Chief Settee joins Danish Ambassador to Canada for Visit to Bunibonibee Cree Nation: April 8, 2022
“Today I had the opportunity to travel to beautiful Bunibonibee Cree Nation to welcome Hanne Fugl Eskjaer, the Danish Ambassador Read More...
MKO Cup in the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation: April 27 to May 1, 2022
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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’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...
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...
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 Career Opportunities: Positions Available in Thompson and Winnipeg
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) is hiring for the following positions: Youth Engagement Worker: Apply by April 6, 2022 Project Manager: 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...
Career Opportunity: Decolonizing Anti-Racism Coordinator
Full-Time Position (Winnipeg) Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO)'s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit is seeking an Read More...
Career Opportunity: Office and Community Liaison Worker
Full-Time Position (Thompson Office) Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit is seeking Read More...
Career Opportunity: Wellness and Community Support Liaison
Full- Time Position (Winnipeg) Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO)'s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit is seeking Read More...
Career Opportunity: Health Policy Analyst
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Health Policy Analyst Health Program Winnipeg or Thompson Read More...
Career Opportunity: Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik Project Manager
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Project Manager Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik Project Winnipeg or Read More...
Career Opportunity: Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik Project Assistant
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Project Assistant Minoayawin Keewatinowi Askik Project Winnipeg or Read More...
Grants Available for Non-Profits to Purchase Musical Instruments and Equipment: Apply by May 12, 2022
MusiCounts TD Community Music Program is accepting grant applications for non-profits to purchase up to $20,000 in new musical instruments 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...
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...
Career Opportunity: Youth Engagement Worker
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Youth Engagement Worker Thompson Office 2 Year Term 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...
Free Resources to Help Guardians and High School Students Learn About Human Trafficking
The Joy Smith Foundation offers free educational resources to help Canadians understand and fight human trafficking. The first resource is Read More...
MKO Supports God’s Lake First Nation During Recovery Efforts
God's Lake First Nation's Leonard Bland. “On behalf of MKO, I send heartfelt sympathy to Chief Hubert Watt Read More...
Career Opportunity: Human Resource Coordinator
To view this job posting in a PDF format, please click here. Human Resource Coordinator Winnipeg or Thompson Office 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...
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...
Nominate an MKO Citizen for an Annual Historical Award by April 1, 2022
The Lieutenant-Governor, Janice Filmon, is encouraging the public to nominate a worthy Manitoban who has provided prolonged and meritorious service 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...
Career Opportunity: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) Liaison/Director
MMIWG Liaison Unit Director MMIWG Liaison Unit Full Time Position Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Read More...
Call for Proposals for the Skills and Partnership Fund: Apply by May 9, 2022
A call for proposals (CFP) for the Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) at Employment and Social Development Canada is now Read More...
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation Program Scholarships: Apply by April 1, 2022
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation is offering full scholarships for successful applicants to participate in the VJFK Program to 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...
RCMP Fast Facts March Update
To view this information in a PDF format, please click here. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have provided the Read More...
Canadians’ Access to and Experiences with COVID-19 Testing: Share Your Perspective by March 13, 2022
Statistics Canada invites you to participate in a crowdsourcing initiative to collect data on Canadians’ access to and experiences with Read More...
