MKO Archives * Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak

3 06, 2026

Seven Years After National Inquiry, MKO Demands Immediate Action on MMIWG Calls for Justice

Seven Years After National Inquiry, MKO Demands Immediate Action on MMIWG Calls for Justice

Jill Macyshon2026-06-02T22:05:10-05:00June 3, 2026|Media Releases, News|

Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB - Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) is recognizing the seventh anniversary of the final report of Read More...

2 06, 2026

STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: “The Duty to Consult in Northern Manitoba and Distinctions-Based Consultations”

STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: “The Duty to Consult in Northern Manitoba and Distinctions-Based Consultations”

Jill Macyshon2026-06-02T22:11:20-05:00June 2, 2026|News|

On June 2nd, 2026, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc. Grand Chief Garrison Settee addressed the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples Read More...

20 01, 2024

MKO Demands Action After a Young Woman is Bound and Held Against Her Will

MKO Demands Action After a Young Woman is Bound and Held Against Her Will

Naomi Clarke2024-01-20T18:13:53-06:00January 20, 2024|Media Releases, MMIWG News, News|

For Immediate Release January 20, 2024 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. Grand Chief Read More...

23 04, 2021

Shorty’s Upcycling Workshop for Grownups on May 5, 2021

Shorty’s Upcycling Workshop for Grownups on May 5, 2021

Melanie Ferris2021-04-26T01:18:04-05:00April 23, 2021|Events, News|

Shorty of Shorty’s Upcycling Studio makes functional art out of whatever he finds lying around. Old doors, scrap metal, pallets, milk Read More...

21 03, 2021

MKO Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

MKO Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Melanie Ferris2021-03-21T13:40:38-05:00March 21, 2021|Media Releases|

For immediate release March 21, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...

18 03, 2021

Grand Chief Settee provides COVID-19 update in Cree and English

Grand Chief Settee provides COVID-19 update in Cree and English

Melanie Ferris2021-03-18T17:39:53-05:00March 18, 2021|Covid-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, News|

Grand Chief Garrison Settee provided the following update in both Cree and English. Scroll down to watch either of the Read More...

16 03, 2021

Upcoming events for MKO citizens

Upcoming events for MKO citizens

Melanie Ferris2021-03-16T17:24:40-05:00March 16, 2021|Events, News|

MKO is hosting virtual workshops for MKO citizens. They are as follows: Saturday, March 20: Hand drumming workshop with Darryl Read More...

14 01, 2021

MKO Statement on High Rates of COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba: Action Needed to Address Ongoing Systemic Issues Impacting the Health of Northern Citizens

MKO Statement on High Rates of COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba: Action Needed to Address Ongoing Systemic Issues Impacting the Health of Northern Citizens

Melanie Ferris2021-01-14T18:41:03-06:00January 14, 2021|Covid-19, Media Releases|

For immediate release January 14, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...

23 12, 2020

MKO Statement on Health Canada’s Approval of the Moderna Vaccine

MKO Statement on Health Canada’s Approval of the Moderna Vaccine

Melanie Ferris2020-12-23T19:01:28-06:00December 23, 2020|Covid-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Media Releases|

For immediate release December 23, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...

9 12, 2020

MKO Expects Provincial and Federal Governments to Include First Nations Health Experts from Manitoba in COVID-19 Vaccine Planning

MKO Expects Provincial and Federal Governments to Include First Nations Health Experts from Manitoba in COVID-19 Vaccine Planning

Melanie Ferris2020-12-09T20:54:27-06:00December 9, 2020|Covid-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Media Releases|

For immediate release December 9, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...