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FISHER RIVER CREE NATION APPEAL COMMITTEE. 2021-01 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF MICHAEL WAYNE MURDOCK OF BAND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 264- 2018-026 OF THE FISHER RIVER CREE NATION DATED JULY 23, 2018. Presiding: Hillary Murdock, Chair and Legal representative Peggy Werstiuk, Community Member Stella Walker, Elder Phoenix Cochrane, Youth Chief David Crate, Council Representative Heard by online videoconference hosted by the Chair on February 19, 2021. Judgement and reasons […]

PALLIATIVE CARE/END OF LIFE Dear Fisher River Community Members: I have attached an Appendix for Visitor Restrictions in a Personal Care Home that come from Shared Health. Ideally, during the end of life, we would serve tea and coffee or snacks to families, but under Code Red, this is not possible. Please review the End-of-life principles during Red (Critical) so that everyone has a clear understanding of what is expected. […]

Please be advised that the Amphibex (Ice Breakers) will begin operation today (Friday, March 19 – 26, 2021) in the river to break up ice to alleviate the risk of Flooding this spring. For the safety of our members, we ask you to please stay off the ice on the river; which includes all activities such as skating, skidooing, ice fishing, etc. Thank you for your cooperation. Sam Murdock, Director of Operations […]

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an overview of the FRCN specific claim and the purpose and benefits of a trust agreement. The Claim Treaty No. 5 was signed at Norway House on 24 September 1875. The terms of the treaty provided for the establishment of a reserve in the vicinity of Fisher River. Band members were originally given three years to relocate to Fisher River but the […]

Virtual Community Meeting Date:  Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 Time:  1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Membership must register to participate. Once registration is approved, you will receive the Zoom meeting link. ZOOM Meeting Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrfuGoqTIoG9HUeKg5S1hX8KllqfA080Wv Please keep mics on mute when not speaking. Agenda: Specific Claim Settlement update by Chief and Council and Norman Boudreau of Boudreau Law. Please note that if you cannot zoom in, that Chief Crate will provide […]

Fisher River Cree Nation held a random draw for 50 turkeys and 13 meat packages. Winners can pick up at Fisher River Grocery. TURKEYS Sharon & Glen Murdock Chris Murdock Trevor Cochrane John Murdock Alyssa Murdock Herman Cochrane April Stevenson Amanda McKay Rob Selkirk Liz Kirkness Roland Kirkness Tammy D. Murdock Dave Cochrane Freda Sinclair Anthony (Boss) McKay Marlene Murdock Crystal K. McKay Willy Choken Nichole Murdock George Lywak Willy […]

[Read this announcement on the NSI website] The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) warmly welcomes Theresa Stevenson to the 2021 NSI IndigiDocs program, with training beginning this week. NSI IndigiDocs is a part-time online program offering customized training for Indigenous documentary filmmakers who have an idea for a 10-minute film. Theresa Stevenson is an interdisciplinary artist who has studied and practiced an array of creative fields including film. She is […]