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Information Sessions: On-Reserve March 3 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm Fisher River Community Centre Off-Reserve March 5 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm Canad Inns Club Regent

The Government of Canada has revised its travel guidance for the United States, advising First Nations individuals to bring a passport along with their status card when crossing the border. Previously, Canada’s travel advice website stated that First Nations people could “freely” enter the United States for work, education, retirement, investment, or immigration purposes. However, as of Thursday (Feb. 19), the website now reflects updated guidance with new requirements. Canada’s advisory now states that First Nations individuals […]

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By Melissa Ridgen  Global News Heavy headlines and the dreariness of winter got Kacie Sinclair thinking of ways to brighten the days of the 19 elders who live at the Ochekwi Sipi Cree Nation Personal Care Home on Fisher River Cree Nation, an hour north of Winnipeg. The activity director saw a care home in the U.S. looking for Valentine’s Day greetings for residents and she thought, why not do the same? “With winter […]

Fisher River Cree Nation and ADRA Canada Launch Hydroponic Farm to Strengthen Food Security in Northern Manitoba Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN), in partnership with ADRA Canada and Growcer Corp., and with additional funding from the Latter-Day Saints, is launching a year-round hydroponic farm early this year to tackle food insecurity in northern Manitoba while promoting a sustainable and resilient local food system. Remote communities often face high food costs […]

Fisher River Cree Nation: On February 10, 2026, in the early morning hours, the Fisher River detachment of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNP) was the target of a drive-by shooting. Unknown individuals approached the detachment on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and fired numerous shots, striking the building exterior and police vehicles parked on site. Two MFNP officers were on duty inside the detachment at the time. Thankfully, no […]

We are deeply concerned by the shooting incident that occurred at the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) Fisher River Detachment early this morning. At this time, we want to assure our community that there is no risk to the public, as this was a targeted attack directed solely at the detachment. Our Leadership, together with the MFNPS, is fully committed to investigating this act of violence and bringing those […]