The beat of a drum resounded through Lower Fort Garry on Monday as people from different nations and backgrounds came together to mark the 149th anniversary of Treaty 1, remembering the past, preparing for the future and dealing with the present and the COVID-19 pandemic. About 40 people attended the annual ceremony. This year was…
The Treaty One Development Corp. plans to convert the Kapyong Barracks land to a mixed-use development geared more towards walking than cars, but it will likely include a gas bar. As part of an urban reserve, the bands say the site will include First Nations designs, street names and traditional plants. They plan to negotiate a…
Initial plans for the development of the Treaty 1-owned portion of Kapyong Barracks include homes, condos and student and elder housing, as well as an Indigenous War Museum and arena with an NHL-sized rink. The design and planning process officially began this week, with public consultation and the release of specific concepts expected to take…
