Nation-Based Sovereign-Based Government

October 31, 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 While there are others that are not marked, these ones are and the signage is outdated.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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