Community News

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, […]

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS/SHARING KNOWLEDGE Tansi, On behalf of Fisher River Chief and Council, Councillor Darrell Thaddeus, Councillor Carl Cochrane and Housing Manager Candy Garson had the opportunity to visit Dakota Tipi First Nation on Thursday, May 6, 2021, to discuss and view their project of the Mini homes they had completed in the past year. Dakota Tipi First Nation Chief Eric Pashe, their housing staff and partner, Mukwa Inc., Gage Lowry […]

FISHER RIVER TRAINING INITIATIVE - FISHER RIVER EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AND FISHER RIVER INCOME ASSISTANT • 12 week Carpentry/Framer Course • Start date for the training is on June 7th, 2021 ending August 27th, 2021 • Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 21st 2021 • A minimum of Grade 10 is required There will be a community presentation on May 19th, 2021 at the Community Hall at 10 AM […]