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Connecting with Mother Earth and strengthening family traditions through land base learning.

Treaty 2 Territory – Aaniin, during my land base activities and cultural practises, I connected to mother earth to do the things that I did as a child with my family. Camping was a family thing we did every summer at Blue Lakes in Duck Mountain Park. Cooking on an open fire, bannock making, enjoying …

October 10, 2022

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My Wellness Weeks – Danielle McGurry, Communications Keeper

With winter looming, I looked forward to spending some time on the land and with family.  My time was filled with visits to Manigotagan, Hollow Water, Pine Falls, and the outskirts of Winnipeg, as well as family gatherings and birthdays.  Accompanied by my wife and dog, we drove, walked, built fires, smudged, and reflected. Much …

October 7, 2022

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Land Based and wellness leave much needed!

Treaty 1 and Treaty 2 Territory’s – It has been an amazing and rejuvenating 2 weeks of land based and wellness.  I was able to do the things I enjoy as part of a recharge, as well as continue to enjoy things that are aligned with the Odaminoang Onakonehkewin (Sports and Rec Law). My land …

September 27, 2022

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FNT2T participates in Yard Fringe event day to promote awareness of indigenous culture.

Treaty 2 Territory – FNT2T took part in Dauphin’s Yard Fringe event day on Sunday September 25, 2022. As part of the Yard Fringe tour on bikes, a demonstration of pow wow songs and dances were performed for the participants that were in attendance. Knowledge Keeper Lillian Lynxleg of Tootinaowaziibeeng gave the opening prayer. Women’s …

September 25, 2022

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Brandon School Division and FNT2T begin reconciliation and awareness in schools

Treaty 2 Territory – On Monday September 12, 2022, FNT2T Internal/External attended the Brandon School Division board of directors meeting at the Division 1 office in Brandon Mb to present the Treaty 2 flag to the board of directors. Dr. Linda Ross Chairperson and Jason Gobeil Vice-chair accepted the flag to start the reconciliation relationship. …

September 12, 2022

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Lake St Martin FN marks a new beginning of the school year for 2022

Treaty 2 Territory – Congrats to All Students! Young minds with Brighter Future! – Submitted by Diane Sinclair, Regional Office Keeper – Pinaymootang

September 9, 2022

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Treaty 2 Territory Government initiates partnership with Brandon Wheat Kings and Keystone Centre

Treaty 2 Territory – We, the Treaty 2 Territory Government Keepers and Helpers met with the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Keystone Centre to create very important partnerships.  The meetings took place in Brandon at the Keystone Centre on September 7, 2022. It is an exciting time for our Treaty 2 Territory Government as we …

September 8, 2022

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Internal discussion on Dibendaagoziiwin Onankonehkawin – Citizenship Law development – What does citizenship mean?

Treaty 2 Territory –  Yesterday, the Intergovernmental Interim Keeper met with the Regional Offices Lead Keeper and the Regional Office Keepers to talk about planning for the Dibendaagoziiwin/citizenship law development and reviewed engagement materials for upcoming engagement sessions in Treaty 2 Territory. The Regional Office shared valuable

August 30, 2022

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Mino-Bimaadiziiwin (Health and Wellbeing) Law Development and Engagement planning continues.

Treaty 2 Territory – Since the Grand Council was postponed to a later date, the Health and Wellbeing Policy Helper (Helper) continues to work and plans efforts to raise awareness and begin engaging with the Local Nations to draft a dynamic Health and Wellbeing Law for Treaty 2 Territory. The  Helper had the opportunity to …

August 26, 2022

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