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August 11, 2022 – Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba - Investing in cultural spaces is crucial to addressing the root causes of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. Indigenous groups have also highlighted culturally centred spaces as essential to self-determination. Today, leaders from the Fisher River Cree Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations launch the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre project. The Government of […]

List of 2020/2022 Fisher River Graduates (To The Best of our Knowledge) Student Program & Institution 1)        Elizabeth Murdock   Master of Social Work in Indigenous Knowledge - University of Manitoba 2)        Sarah (Devon) Dupuis Fashion & Film Make-up Design - New Image School 3)        Jenna Thordarson   Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba 4)        Joshua Dueck   Bachelor of Arts, Steinbach Bible College 5)        Dayna Place   Occupational Health […]

After working with the federal government to secure additional doses, Manitoba Health is expanding eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine so people who may be at higher risk of being exposed can be immunized as a preventative measure. The vaccine has been available in Manitoba since June for people who may have been exposed to monkeypox. To date, no confirmed cases of monkeypox have been detected in Manitoba. Anyone can become […]

As our Annual Treaty Day's kick off, Fisher River Cree Nation are proud to announce the renaming of the recreation grounds to - the Carl "Poggy" Cochrane Sports & Recreation Grounds. The renaming was made official today with the family of Poggy on hand. A monument was built along with new signage for the grounds. Before Carl began his journey, the leadership heard the people, and the decision was a […]

If your home has been affected by the recent flash flooding this past weekend, please contact Candace Garson at 204-308-2070 or Trisha Murdock at 431-256-0554 or at the numbers below, if you haven't done so already. Your name will be added to the list of homes to be assessed for the damage. Please take pictures of all damages incurred. This should include personal belongings that may have been damaged also. […]

Congratulations to our newly elected 4th Councillor - Delaney Mason. Delaney will serve out the remaining term which ends in August 2023. As we welcome Delaney, we continue to think of the family of Carl "Poggy" Cochrane during this time and our prayers are always with you. Delaney's term begins tomorrow and his first day at the office will begin Monday! Thank you to all the membership who participated in […]