Community News

Chief and Council are pleased to announce the launch of their new website called the Community Engagement Portal. This website is only accessible to registered FRCN members and has been developed in order to provide members with up to date information and get their feedback on Crown Consultation Proposals, Traditional Land Use and Occupancy, and Community Initiatives. The Community Engagement Portal will enable Chief and Council to reach a greater […]

The Fisher River Cookbook that was created in partnership with University of Winnipeg have received awards in the two categories: B-22 – University Press; and D-15, “Natural Foods”. We would like to acknowledge excellent support, collaboration, and cooperation from Carol Cochrane; Gerry Mason, Chief David Crate and all FRCN councilors, UW Research office, UW Senior Administration including Dr. Glenn Moulaison , Previous IS Chair Dr. Romanow,  UW faculty team and […]

On Monday July 5, 2021, it was discovered that the sign at the United Church was vandalized; while leadership recognizes that emotions are high after the continuing discoveries of unmarked graves at numerous residential schools in the country, these types of actions are not the right steps toward reconciliation. The right step forward towards reconciliation are continued discussions and calls to action with the direct parties involved, the catholic church […]

Fisher River Cree Nation Chief & Council and the Fisher River Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors are excited to welcome Clifford Kirkness, Russell Mallette and Patrick McKay to our team. CLIFFORD KIRKNESS, Lands Governance Director, Fisher River Cree Nation (Pictured Left) Clifford is a member of Fisher River Cree Nation, who grew up in the community. Cliff and his partner Rebecca are parents to 2 sons Atticus and Izaias. […]

May 31, 2021 Fisher River Cree Nation is deeply saddened to hear of the mass grave discovery of 215 children buried at the Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia. “On May 27, 2021, the buried remains of 215 children, some as young as three years old, were found at the site of the Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia. The school operated as a residential school from 1890 to 1969, […]