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Cochrane Sinclair is proud to share that the Federal Court has certified a national class action in the case of Fisher River Cree Nation et al. v. Attorney General of Canada (T-213-23). The case seeks justice for collective harms suffered by First Nations whose children were removed from their communities under Canada’s First Nations Child and Family Services Program and associated policies since 1991—a period now widely referred to as […]

A shared path: protecting land for future generations By: David Crate Posted: 2:02 AM CDT Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025, Winnipeg Free Press For generations, the lands and waters of the southeastern Interlake have sustained our people. The rivers and lakes provided fish for our tables, the forests offered game to feed our families, and the land itself nurtured our communities and traditions. These lands hold our history, and they must also […]

Today, the Government of Canada announced more than $240 million in contributions and low-cost repayable loans to build, repair and renew 3,765 homes through 105 housing projects located across different municipalities in Manitoba. Today’s announcement was made by Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, Minister of Sport, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Manitoba and Chief […]

The 2023/2024 Community Annual Report is now available for download/viewing: 2023/2024 Community Annual Report