BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS/SHARING KNOWLEDGE Tansi, On behalf of Fisher River Chief and Council, Councillor Darrell Thaddeus, Councillor Carl Cochrane and Housing Manager Candy Garson had the opportunity to visit Dakota Tipi First Nation on Thursday, May 6, 2021, to discuss and view their project of the Mini homes they had completed in the past year. Dakota Tipi First Nation Chief Eric Pashe, their housing staff and partner, Mukwa Inc., Gage Lowry welcomed us with a nice luncheon, informative meeting and tour […]
FISHER RIVER TRAINING INITIATIVE - FISHER RIVER EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AND FISHER RIVER INCOME ASSISTANT • 12 week Carpentry/Framer Course • Start date for the training is on June 7th, 2021 ending August 27th, 2021 • Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 21st 2021 • A minimum of Grade 10 is required There will be a community presentation on May 19th, 2021 at the Community Hall at 10 AM for anyone interested. For additional information or to register contact: […]
Administration statement: Due to the new variant now in our community there will be no students attending in class learning. There will be online classes only. It is very important for students to log into their classes to continue with their learning. The buses will not be running until further notice. Please be vigilant and safe wherever you go. We all must do our part to keep our community safe as possible! Thank you for understanding Nursery – Grade 4 […]
Please be advised that Fisher River Health Services have been informed we have a positive case of the B.1.1.7 (U.K.) Variant of Concern. Leadership and Health Services want to urge residents to remain calm as Health Services have been following the proper procedures in terms of contact tracing investigations and isolation protocols. Anyone wanting to travel overnight MUST register at 431.256.0041; however, we remind the community again to please not travel unless essential and to please follow the proper safety […]
Manitoba has reported the first case of the P.1 (Brazilian) Variant of Concern in the province and is located in the Interlake Eastern Health Region. To date, Manitoba has report 600+ cases of the three different Variants of Concern in the province. Leadership and Health Services cannot stress enough for everyone to take the proper precautions when out and about. ___________________________ Genetic variations of viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19 are not uncommon and many other variants of […]
Halle Cochrane, a member of Fisher River Cree Nation, was born and raised in Winnipeg. A Community Service Prefect at her high school, she was determined to bring more awareness to Indigenous issues. Among her community efforts, she organized a REDress project to hang red dresses around the school to spread awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). “I am driven to advocate for Indigenous people in healthcare and be a role model for youth,” […]
FISHER RIVER CREE NATION APPEAL COMMITTEE. 2021-01 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF MICHAEL WAYNE MURDOCK OF BAND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 264- 2018-026 OF THE FISHER RIVER CREE NATION DATED JULY 23, 2018. Presiding: Hillary Murdock, Chair and Legal representative Peggy Werstiuk, Community Member Stella Walker, Elder Phoenix Cochrane, Youth Chief David Crate, Council Representative Heard by online videoconference hosted by the Chair on February 19, 2021. Judgement and reasons delivered March 1, 2021. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPEAL COMMITTEE DECISION
APRIL 6 - 14, 2021 | 9:30am-7:00pm FISHER RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE Health Services encourage residents and Off-Reserve members to phone ahead if possible; however, walk-ins are welcome. Please discuss with your doctor or speak to one of our nurses to see if you are Eligible. (Please note that Off-Reserve members will have to register with the Travel & General Questions Hotline before coming to the Community). Eligibility: Residents 18+ Years of Age or Older that reside in Fisher River Cree […]