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Ka Ka Kwe Ke Jeong Land-Based Education Popular with Students

Treaty 2 Territory- Ebb & Flow School Land-Based Education has been incredibly busy since school resumed in September. The  well attended program has taken the students on land-based learning camps, they have gone fishing, and most recently, they are learning how to prepare goose for nika naboob. Land-based educators Jeff Monkman, Clayton Houle,

April 11, 2022

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Spring 2022 Flood Outlook

First, we want to acknowledge Joanne Robertson, Shirley Williams and Isadore Toulouse for the work they do to teach our youth about the importance of water. Please have a look at their book “Nibi is Water / Nibi aawon nbiish”. As part of our work routine CPNWC Staff have been watching the Province of Manitoba’s …

April 8, 2022

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The Municipal Governments in Treaty 2 Territory

Treaty 2 Territory – Many of the modern-day provincial settler’s government entities reside within the boundaries of the Government of First Nations in Treaty 2 Territorial Boundary (Est. 1871). Particularly the province of Manitoba. When discussing modern settler governments, it is helpful to look at the smaller entities at what is considered local

April 8, 2022

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CPNWC – Moving reconciliation ahead in the Turtle Mountain Area

Treaty 2 Territory –  Friday, March 18, 2022 – The Care and Protection of the Natural World circle ventured to the southwest of T2 territory to spend time with our most gracious hosts David & Maggie Neufeld.  They live close to the Turtle Mountain and invited us out to discuss our proposed land/treaty relationship sharing

March 28, 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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Minegoziibe Anishinaabe (Pine Creek First Nation) files lawsuit against Louisiana Pacific

Treaty 2 Territory – Earlier today, Minegoziibe Anishinaabe (formerly Pine Creek First Nation) Chief Derek Nepinak, and Council made the announcement that the Minegoziibe Anishinaabe has filed a lawsuit in Court of Queen’s Bench to halt logging by Louisiana Pacific in their traditional lands. The traditional land that they speak of includes Duck

January 25, 2022

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Treaty 2 Knowledge Council Meets to Discuss Governance & Onankonehkawinin

Treaty 2 Territory – Today in the beautiful Nation of Pinaymootang, our Knowledge Council came together for their monthly Council Meeting. While some council members joined online, the agenda visited a number of items including some of the important issues for our Nations, territory and government. Many of the resolutions that were passed by the

December 8, 2021

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Government of FNT2T attends Mineral Convention with message that Onankonehkawin Ratified and will be enforced to Protect Mother Earth

Treaty 2 Territory – Yesterday, Ogema David LeDoux , Gambler Anishinaabe along with Lead Keeper, Boh Kubrakovich and Internal/External Keeper, Scott Lynxleg attend the  Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC ) to mingle with the industry who has been taking the minerals from the Treaty 2 Territory for many years without compensation.

November 26, 2021

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Government of First Nations in Treaty Territory Honour Grandmother, Mary Maytwayashing

Treaty 1 Territory – The Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation was built in fulfillment of a vision received by Elder Dr. Dave Courchene Jr. many years ago; these visions not only connect our Anishinaabe people with the Great Spirit, and the land. The Turtle Lodge in physical terms, also brings people together from all …

November 10, 2021

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