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More than 3,500 status Indian volunteers enlisted in the first World War from all across Canada. According to Indian Affairs records this “number represents approximately thirty-five per cent of the Indian male population of military age” between 1914 and 1919, and this doesn’t even include the enlisted men that Indian Affairs didn’t know about.1 The Great War broke out in 1914 many years before our people were granted Canadian citizenship.2 […]

This is to advise all Fisher River Cree Nation members that until further notice due to budget constraints only emergency repairs will be considered. Emergency repairs include No heat or No water for Elders who reside by themselves and social assistance clients. *Employed members remain responsible for the cost of inspection and repair. The renovation loan program and cost share have been put on hold for the balance of the […]

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mayor Kevin Chudd and the Gimli Representatives, including Roy Robertson, Hanania Assor, and Randy Swanson, for their willingness to engage in open dialogue and explore potential areas of collaboration. The discussions on Health Services were particularly insightful, as we shared valuable insights and explored ways to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality for our respective communities. We are also grateful for the […]