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FNT2T Partners to create Mamawii Park

@FNT2T First Nations Treaty 2 Territory Partners to Create Mamawii Park   This large collaborative project will see the construction of an all-seasons activity park in the center of Dauphin featuring a strong Indigenous presence. Set for a phase 1 tender soon, this newly developed project will support Reconciliation Efforts.  The space with will

August 15, 2022

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CPNWC Staff Meets With Riding Mountain Forum Wildlife Council at Keesee Sharing Lodge:

Treaty 2 Territory – February 25, 2022 Staff of CPNWC (Care and Protection of the Natural World Circle) accepted the invitation to join the Riding Mountain Forum Wildlife Council and attended our first meeting. The council included representation from Ebb and Flow, Keeseekoowenin, Sandy Bay, Rolling River, Gambler, Tootsinaowaziibeeng, Waywayseecappo

March 1, 2022

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Treaty 2 partnering with Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Rec Council to deliver hockey equipment to Nations

Treaty 2 Territory – FNT2T Sports and Recreation Circle has been quite busy for the past couple of months. 2021 wrapped up with our Winter Youth Forum in conjunction with Hockey Night in Treaty 2 Territory. Throughout January, things have only gotten busier. In addition to working on the Sports and Recreation Law, Keeper Craig …

January 26, 2022

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Keeseekoowenin First Nation renews partnership with Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre

Treaty 2 Territory – On September 2nd, 2021, Chief Norman Bone and Councillors Barry Bone, Bradley Burns and Education Staff Leslie Blackbird from Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nation met with Mr. Charles Cochrane, from Ebb and Flow Anishinaabe First Nation and Executive Director of MFNERC, to renew their partnership agreement while they await for the

September 7, 2021

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The Anishinaabe of Riding Mountain

Treaty 2 Territory- For the Anishinaabe, Turtle Island, also known as North America, was chosen as their homeland by the Creator, Kichi Manitou. It is a common understanding that this has been home since time immemorial. The Anishinaabe have maintained traditional connections to the land and waters, and with Parks Canada work to protect and …

August 5, 2021

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BU Al & Bee Wagner Indigenous Student Transition Program Accepting Applications for 1st Year Students

Treaty 2 Territory – Brandon University and the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre is proud to offer the second cohort of the Al and Bee Wagner Indigenous Student Transition Program in the fall of 2021. The program will focus on offering transitioning support to Indigenous students starting their education at Brandon University under four pillars; academic,

July 2, 2021

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Boys with Braids from Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nation

Treaty 2 Territory-  July 1st has never really had a lot of significance for me. I spent the day at my laptop scrolling through news sites, Facebook, and Twitter reading the multitude of posts around #CancelCanadaDay. I read posts, blogs, and stories from Vancouver, BC to Halifax, NS. I came across a photo that I …

July 2, 2021

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Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nation to build Migiziwazison Healing Lodge; a Safe Place of Healing and Wellbeing for Women & Children

Treaty 2 Territory  – On June 21, 2021 Keeseekowenin Ojibway Nation shared a press release announcing- Migiziwazison Healing Lodge; an emergency shelter with services for women and children seeking safety from violence. The announcement shared that on June 17th, 2021, Canada announced 12 recipients for construction of emergency on reserve shelters

June 25, 2021

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Peacemaking Law Takes Another Step Towards the Grand Council

Treaty 2 Territory – On June 16, 2021, the Government of First Nations in Treaty 2 Territory presented the completed draft of the Peacemaking Law to the Men’s Council. The Men’s Council, who hold the Peacemaking portfolio, reviewed the Peacemaking Framework and accompanying law. Upon discussion and answer period, the Men’s Council were satisfied

June 17, 2021

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