Community News

April 22, 2025 Initial Work Now Underway to Reconstruct Provincial Road 224 Preliminary work is now underway to repair and reconstruct sections of Provincial Road (PR) 224 from PR 325 through Peguis First Nation to Fisher River Cree Nation, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today. “Last year’s spring weather caused significant damage to PR 224 but we are committed to improving safety and better connecting communities in the […]

Advance Voting Days On the following days: Friday, April 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. At the following address: Fisher River Community Hall Election Day : Monday, April 28, 2025 You may vote from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at: Fisher River Community Hall To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen and at […]

Reminder that NO GRASS BURNING IS ALLOWED in any area. Please leave the CONTROL BURNING to the FRCN FIRE DEPARTMENT, your name can be left at the Band Office with the receptionist. Individuals could be held responsible for damages caused by the fires and charges can be laid. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter. Sincerely, Sam Murdock Director of Operations

Fisher River Cree Nation is proud to announce the unveiling of its new rebrand, bringing back the iconic "Fisher" logo originally used in the mid 80s to the late 90s. Designed by the late Allen Dale Cochrane, this logo holds deep historical significance and represents the essence of the nation. Chief David Crate and the Council express their excitement in reintroducing this emblem, which resonates with the community and symbolizes […]

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 […]