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The Ochekwi-Sipi Personal Care Home celebrated their 35th Anniversary Wednesday; the day was filled with dance, music and jigging for the elders; and speeches and acknowledgments to staff and management. Management acknowledged the following staff for their dedication and commitment: 3-9 Years Evan Eyolfson Kacie Sinclair Cynthia Sinclair Lena Kirkness Francis Thickfoot Donna Clark Ian Kirkness 10-15 Years Lana Harper Joy Murdock Tannis Bear Donna Spence 20+ Years Edna Govereau […]

On August 10, 2021, the Court granted the application brought by Fisher River Cree Nation, Chief David Crate and Councillor Darrell Thaddeus against the Ochekwi-Sipi First Nation Personal Care Home Inc., as represented by its Board of Directors, (Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench file No. CI 20-01-27513). The application was brought after members of the Board of Directors passed By-Law No. 2/2018, which attempted to strip the Chief of Fisher […]

EAST ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT The East Road Reconstruction project will begin on August 9, 2021 and is expected to continue through to the end of October 2021. Final paving of the project will be occurring in spring 2022. Earth Max Construction has been hired to complete the construction activities. As part of the works, the trees along the ditches will be cut to improve the drainage along the road, ditches […]

Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will support 17 municipal transportation infrastructure projects in Manitoba. These projects will create jobs, improve road safety, and ensure long-term sustainable infrastructure while building strong and well-connected communities. The Government of Canada is investing over $48.9 million in these projects through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of […]

The Ochekwi-Sipi Personal Care Home celebrates 35 years in operation this month, a milestone that marks when the Fisher River Cree Nation community was able to welcome their elders home. Before Ochekwi-Sipi opened, Fisher River’s elders who needed specialized care were sent to personal care homes away from the community. “We had elders in Sagkeeng, Sioux Valley, different care homes throughout the province,” said Chief David Crate. Brenda Hart has […]

The background to this petition is as follows: Provincial Road number 224 serves Peguis First Nation, Fisher River Cree Nation and surrounding communities. The road is in need of substantial repairs. The road has been in poor condition for years and has numerous potholes, uneven driving surfaces, and extremely narrow shoulders. Due to recent population growth in the area, there has been increased vehicular and pedestrian use of PR 224. […]