Nation-Based Sovereign-Based Government

October, 2019 Archive

Governance in Keeseekoowenin First Nation

Treaty 2 Territory – FNT2T staff were in the community of Keeseekoowenin First Nation on Monday Oct 28, 2019. I met with LNH (Local Nation Helper) Stephanie Swain-Lathlin. Stephanie will be planning and hosting local governance committee meetings for all the members of Keeseekoowenin to participate in. Members will be developing their own constitution and

October 31, 2019

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Tipi Talks with Jean Courchene of Pinaymootang First Nation

Treaty 2 Territory – October 30, 2019. Jean Courchene recalls helping around the house using resources from the land. Jean encourages all youth to become involved with the resources from the land. Youth need to learn how to survive. On October 11, 2019 a massive snow storm hit the eastern part of Treaty 2 Territory. …

October 31, 2019

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Ceremonial Sites in Treaty 2 Territory

Treaty 2 Territory – I had the opportunity to visit some of the ceremonial sites that are currently identified within Treaty 2 Territory. While there are others that are not marked, these ones are and the signage is outdated. After offering tobacco I took the enclosed photos of the signage and not of the actual …

October 31, 2019

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Manitoba House in 2019

Treaty 2 Territory – Treaty 2 was entered in to at Manitoba House on August 21st in 1871. August 21st, 2021 will mark the 150th anniversary of this historic occasion.  Today, Manitoba House sits on private property with no access and as evidenced by the enclosed photos is sinking into the ground. Meetings will be taking place …

October 31, 2019

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Ceremonial/Communal Moose Hunts in the Duck Mountains

Treaty 2 Territory – Numerous discussions have taken place with staff from Wildlife Branch in an effort to facilitate a fall moose hunt for Treaty 2 membership. A presentation on the status of the moose populations were made to our Land and Water Committee in Ebb and Flow as well a presentation to our Duck …

October 31, 2019

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Congratulations to newly elected Pinaymootang Chief and Council

Treaty 2 Territory – On behalf of FNT2T, Grand Chief Eastman and the Governing Council would like to congratulate Chief Garnet Woodhouse and newly elected Councillors; Richard Woodhouse, Ted Woodhouse, Kurvis Anderson, Blair Thompson, Barry Anderson and Brian Sanderson.

October 29, 2019

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Moccasin Trail News in Gambler First Nation

Treaty 2 Territory – FNT2T staff were in the community of Gambler First Nation. FNT2T government are involved with the community of Gambler First Nation on the development of their own local constitution for their members. The leadership is very proactive in developing their own laws for their members. Information meetings have been held. A …

October 29, 2019

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FNT2T continues to support First Nations in emergency planning.

Treaty 2 Territory – FNT2T staff continued this week to support the evacuees affected by the storm in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie. Emergency planning and evacuee support continued for members of Lake St. Martin First Nation. First Nation members voted in the Federal election as polls were set up at various polling stations in …

October 29, 2019

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Thinking About Early Years and Beyond…

Treaty 2 Territory – Life Long Learning Circle Keeper and Research Assistant have been spending time looking at and thinking about First Nations schools, Education Acts, and Early Years transitioning. Culture and language are almost always at the forefront when education planning discussions take place among First Nations peoples. We hope to preserve,

October 25, 2019

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