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Update on COVID-19 Security Checkpoints

Please be advised that as of 6:00am July 17, 2021; the security Checkpoints will be closed/taken down at the community entrances. Security staff will be redeployed throughout the community between the hours of 10:00pm-6:00am to monitor traffic and activities during the curfew period. To clarify, the Community Curfew remains in effect between the hours of 12:00am-6:00am, between those hours all community members are asked to remain home. Anyone driving/out between […]

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Evening Results of the Nomination Meeting (Unofficial List)

Here are tonight's (July 12, 2021) results of the Nomination Meeting. Please note that this is not the FINAL OFFICIAL CANDIDATE LIST, Official List will be released after the July 17, 2021 deadline for Candidates to respond. CHIEF: David Crate Marlowe Cochrane Kevin Settee Josh Sinclair COUNCILLORS: Sharon Monkman Josh Sinclair George Crate Darrell Thaddeus Della Sinclair Cory Murdock Shirley Ann Cochrane Delaney Mason Faye Murdock Jarrett Sinclair-Paul Marlowe Cochrane […]

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Notice of Positive COVID-19 Case at the Fisher River Wee Care Daycare Centre

Please be advised that Health Services have confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 in the Wee Care Daycare Centre. Wee Care Daycare Centre is working closely with public health officials and following their recommendations. The daycare is closed for a thorough deep cleaning, sanitizing & disinfection of the entire facility. The date of reopening is set for Monday July 26, 2021. Be assured that Public Health investigations to identify individuals […]

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Community Engagement Portal Launched! – fisherriverportal.ca

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 […]

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Fisher River Cookbook awarded “Best in the World 2021” – Gourmand Awards

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 […]

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Leadership condemns acts of vandalism at the United Church

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 […]

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FRCN & FRED Corporation Welcome New Team Members

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. […]

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Notice of Upcoming Nominations Meeting & General Elections

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the electors of the Fisher River Cree Nation will be held at the Fisher River Cree Nation Community Hall on Monday the 12th day of July, 2021, beginning at 6:00 o'clock p.m. and lasting for at least three hours, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of chief and councilors on the Band Council of the said Band, for the […]

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Statement from Leadership Regarding the Kamloops Residential School

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, […]

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