Kapyong Barracks Newsletter – October 2020
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Kapyong “Preferred Concept Plan” Unveiled
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…
Administrative Assistant (Treaty One Nation Government) – Opportunity
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Treaty One is looking for a highly competent and committed Administrative Assistant for a full-time position. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent public service and technical skills. Under the direction of senior management, the applicant must be able to perform essential administrative duties while…
149th Anniversary of Treaty 1 marked at Lower Fort Garry
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…
Up to 700 tune in to Treaty One tele-town hall on Kapyong development
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…
Treaty 1 Nation News | Issue 2, June 2020
The latest edition of Treaty 1 Nation News is now available! Click here to read or pick up a copy in your Community T1NATION NEWS – Online Version
Kapyong Public Engagement Goes Virtual
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…
Indigenous Relations Officer (Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site) – External Opportunity
Parks Canada Agency – Manitoba Field Unit Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site (Manitoba) PM-03 – Indigenous Relations Officer Term, part-time (30 hours per week) from May 2020 to March 31, 2022 $61,746 to $66,529 (under review, based on full time year-round employment) Experience Canada by joining the Parks Canada Agency! Parks Canada Web site Closing date: 21…
Treaty 1 Nation meets with Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
On January 30, members of Treaty 1 Nation met with Leadership of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to discuss future Relationship building, investment opportunities, property development, etc between to the two nations Treaty 1 Nation spokesman Chief Dennis Meeches and Chief Executive Officer, Whelan Sutherland presented gifts to Leadership of the Tribe in appreciation for their…
Homes, Condos, Arena identified in the early stages of planning for Kapyong Barracks land
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…
PHOTOS: First Meeting with Master Planners
On November 5, 2019, Treaty One Development Corporation held its first meeting with the Master Planners team to begin the strategic land planning for the Kapyong Barracks, the team will work with the Board and Staff in concrete planning for the development of Kapyong Barracks.
September 2019 Issue – Treaty 1 Nation News
In case you missed it, you can now download the September Issue of Treaty 1 Nation News. Copies are also available at all Treaty 1 Communities. Download Here
Canada and Treaty One First Nations sign Comprehensive Settlement Agreement for Kapyong Barracks
Canada and Treaty One First Nations sign Comprehensive Settlement Agreement for Kapyong Barracks August 30, 2019 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces In the spirit of collaboration and renewed relationships, the Government of Canada and the Treaty One First Nations today signed a Comprehensive Settlement Agreement for the former Kapyong Barracks…
Announcement Regarding Kapyong Barracks | Friday August 30, 2019
Join us tomorrow at the Assiniboia Downs at 10:00am for an exciting announcement between the Treaty One Nations and Canada regarding the Kapyong Barracks that has been history in the making for the last 17 years.
Manitoba’s Tommy Prince saluted as national ‘Hometown Hero’
Kathleen Martens – APTN News He is one of Canada’s most-decorated Indigenous war veterans. And on Saturday more accolades were heaped on Sgt. Tommy Prince of Manitoba. “(We have) designated Tommy Prince as a person of national historic significance,” Indigenous MP Robert Falcon-Ouellette told a crowd of military, political and Indigenous dignitaries at Lower Fort…
Thank you to our Sponsors – Kapyong Barracks Pow Wow
JUNE 21ST, 2019 – KAPYONG GATHERING LIST OF SPONSORS PCL Constructors Canada MNP LLP ODK Engineering Brokenhead Ojibway Nation – Chief Deb Smith Long Plain First Nation – Chief Dennis Meeches Peguis First Nation – Chief Glenn Hudson Sagkeeng First Nation – Chief Derrick Henderson
Hundreds celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Kapyong Barracks
Hundreds of people from Treaty 1 First Nations gathered at the future home of an urban reserve in the heart of Winnipeg for a pow wow in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Friday. First Nation elders and chiefs, members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and a few councillors from the city marched…
MEDIA RELEASE: Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 Drums, 7 Tipis, 7 Treaty 1 Nations Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21 Kapyong Barracks Lands (Winnipeg, MB) On June 21, seven drums and seven tipis at Kapyong Barracks represent seven Treaty 1 Nations to share information with the public on the development of this area. “As…
1st Look at Plans for Kapyong Barracks
A redeveloped Kapyong Barracks may include a sports facility, hotel, convention centre, war museum and an Indigenous hospice, a new drawing of the site reveals. The rendering shows the abandoned military base could also house numerous commercial and residential complexes and gas bars. The seven Treaty 1 First Nations taking over the site revealed a vision for the urban…
Treaty 1 chiefs, federal government have ‘Agreement in Principle’ for Kapyong Barracks
After more than a decade of court wrangling and negotiation, the Government of Canada and Treaty One First Nations have reached an Agreement in Principle for Winnipeg’s Kapyong Barracks. The announcement came from seven First Nations and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan Wednesday morning. “I am absolutely excited about it,” said Long Plain Chief Dennis Meeches on Tuesday. “It’s been a long time…