Nation-Based Sovereign-Based Government

Health and Wellbeing

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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My two weeks of land-based healing journey

Treaty 2 Territory – My current role with Treaty 2 Territory as a Health and Wellbeing Helper and Intergovernmental Helper can be very busy, stressful and steady.  As such, it was appreciated to be allowed to take 2 weeks for land-based healing from September 5-16th. As fall approaches it is a good time to reflect …

October 6, 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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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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Health and Wellbeing Circle – Progress Update and Initiating Engagement at the Grand Council Gathering on August 23-24, 2022

Treaty 2 Territory – The Policy Helper for the Health and Wellbeing Circle is preparing for the upcoming August 23-24, 2022 Grand Council Gathering being held in Kakakwekejeong/Ebb and Flow First Nation.  The Health and Wellbeing Circle is on the Grand Council Agenda to provide a progress update to reinitiate the Mino-Bimaadiziiwin (Health and

August 11, 2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan – Treaty 2 Government Ogimaag Calling for Lateral Kindness – Minor Hockey Tournament Postponed due to Weather

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan – Treaty 2 Government Ogimaag Calling for Lateral Kindness Minor Hockey Tournament Postponed due to Weather   Treaty 2 Territory – April 13, 2022 Boozhoo Ogichi-Aayaa’aag, Ikewaag, Ininiwaag, Oshki-aayaag Akina Gaÿ Abinoonjiwaag.   POSTPONED – Treaty 2 Territory Minor Hockey Championship The

April 13, 2022

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Minegozibee Anishinabe honour Arthur McKay & Lance Moosetail for heroic actions in their Nation.

Treaty 2 Territory – Recently Ogimaa Derek Nepinak & Council of Minegozibee visited students at the Minegoziibe Anishinabe School. Chief Nepinak shared the importance of kindness and the need to take care of one another. Special presentations were made to 2 deserving members of their Nation. Chief Nepinak presented long time former Band Constable

March 27, 2022

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Change to approach for COVID-19 in First Nations communities

Treaty 2 Territory – The provincial public health orders are in the process of being lifted in a phased manner in the coming weeks.  The rational for this change is due to several reasons.  We have seen a reduced effectiveness of contact tracing in the context of the Omicron COVID variant, which has a shortened …

February 28, 2022

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Kithithkatchewanug Anishinaabe Nation comes together to ensure Food Security for the Nation

Treaty 2 Territory- The past week has been a busy one for the Kithithkatchewanung Anishinaabe Nation (also known as Dauphin River First Nation).  The population currently sits at 398 members residing in the Nation. For the past week, a good number of those members came together to put together Food Hampers and Meat Packages for …

January 27, 2022

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