On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Treaty 1 Nation Knowledge Keeper Ernie Daniels and Treaty 1 Nation staff Katherine Legrange and Preston Roulette traveled to Turtle Lodge at Sagkeeng First Nation to meet with Elder Dave Courchene. Tobacco was passed to Elder Courchene to bless the Treaty 1 Nation Eagle Staff and teachings were given on…
Indigenous Man Killed While in Custody Chief Dennis Meeches today joined calls for an Inquiry into the tragic death of William Ahmo on Sunday. Ahmo was found unresponsive after an incident with correctional officers and was then taken to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. “The murder of William Ahmo of Sagkeeng First…
Matching Donations Will Help Keep Homeless Warm Treaty One Nation Government and The North West Company today joined forces and committed a combined $10,000 to the Community Care Camp to help keep Winnipeg’s homeless population warm during these extreme temperatures. “It’s amazing what can be done when communities come together,” said Chief Dennis Meeches, Spokesperson…
MEDIA ADVISORY Winnipeg, MB – January 29, 2021 – Through a collaboration between Treaty One Development Corporation (T1DC) and Scatliff + Miller + Murray (SMM), The Benesii (Thunderbird) hut will be one of the newest additions to The Winnipeg Foundation Centennial River Trail at The Forks this winter. The Benesii, which is inspired by the…
Indigenomics Institute Cites Leadership, Excellence and Innovation in Re-Developing Former Kapyong Barracks One of the corporations at the forefront of Canada’s burgeoning indigenous economy is none other than the Treaty One Development Corporation (T1DC), responsible for re-developing the 160-acre site at the former Kapyong Barracks in Winnipeg. In being recently named one of the ‘10 to…
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…
