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Roseau River First Nation Mourns Loss of True Trailblazer Our most sincere sympathies are extended to the family and friends of music legend and trailblazer, Curtis ‘Shingoose’ Jonnie on January 12, 2021. Born in 1946, Jonnie was adopted by a family in Steinbach as part of the 60’s scoop.  His musical career, which took him…

The Treaty One Nation Government sends its heartfelt condolences to the Treaty One Development Corporation (T1DC), CEO Whelan Sutherland on the sudden passing of his father, Maurice Sutherland. “We also extend our most sincere condolences to Gladys, Maurice’s wife of 53 years, and to their seven children and 42 grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” said spokesperson, Chief…

Manitoba Chiefs Demand Bergen To Step Down From Her Deputy Leader Position of The Conservative Party The Treaty One Government is appalled by the recently published photo of Member of Parliament (MP) Candice Bergen wearing a MAGA (“Make America Great Again”) baseball cap. Candice Bergen is the current Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party and…

The Treaty One Nation Government is saddened by the news on the sudden passing of Kinonjeoshtegon (Jackhead) First Nation Chief Dave Traverse.  Chief Traverse died on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief Traverse, to his friends and to the community of the Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation (KFN),” said…

Meeting Between Manitoba Chiefs and Premier Must End Racial Overtones:  Chief Meeches The Treaty One Government has joined forces with other Chiefs and Indigenous organizations in Manitoba in condemning the language used by the provincial government to unnecessarily drive divisions between indigenous and non-indigenous people in Manitoba regarding the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. “As…

KAPYONG “PREFERRED CONCEPT PLAN” UNVEILED Record Numbers Offer Support for Multi-Use, Integrated Community   October 22, 2020 – Thanks to extensive input from Treaty One First Nations members and Winnipeg neighbours, the preferred concept plan for the redevelopment of the former Kapyong Barracks has been unveiled.   In what has been described as the highest…

KAPYONG PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT GOES VIRTUAL Detailed Website & Webinar Replace Face-to-Face Sessions, Due to COVID-19   May 19, 2020 – Manitobans interested in learning the latest on the re-development plans at the former Kapyong Barracks in Winnipeg can now do so from the comfort of their own homes. This is a change from the face-to-face…