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It is with regret that the 2020 Annual Treaty Days, Community Celebration and Ada Wilson “Grey Cloud Woman” Pow Wow has been cancelled. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on gatherings, it is not possible for our annual celebrations to take place safely in July 2020. The Fisher River Sports and Recreation is reviewing potential optional events in a safe and secure manner and will notify community members once […]
The leadership of Fisher River Cree Nation have agreed to maintain all COVID-19 Restrictions until June 1st, 2020. This includes: Continuation of Checkpoints Restrictions & Curfew of 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. Prohibited travel to City of Winnipeg, City of Selkirk, City of Dauphin, City of Brandon and communities/cities along TransCanada Highway #1. 5 Hour Time limit to travel to Fisher Branch, Arborg & Gimli for Essential purposes. Public Gatherings […]
The leadership of Fisher River Cree Nation have agreed to maintain all COVID-19 Restrictions until the original date of May 18, 2020. Leadership will announce an update in the afternoon of May 19, 2020 in terms of moving forward. This includes: Continuation of Checkpoints Restrictions & Curfew of 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. Prohibited travel to City of Winnipeg, City of Selkirk, City of Dauphin, City of Brandon and communities/cities […]
Chief and Council, along with the community members of the Fisher River Cree Nation would like to congratulate Harold Cochrane Jr. in his appointment to the Queen’s Counsel. We are very proud of his achievements and want to congratulate him as he is the first Cree lawyer appointed Queen’s counsel in Manitoba. Queen’s Counsel is an honorary title given to a lawyer by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, based on […]
Canada’s seniors helped shape this country. They’ve been there for us, and now we need to be there for them. Right now, many Canadian seniors are facing significant health, economic, and social challenges because of COVID-19. That’s why Justin Trudeau has announced new measures from the Liberal government to provide greater financial security for seniors to get through this challenging time. This new support includes: Investing $2.5 billion to provide a […]
Last night, there was an incident in the West End of the Community where 4 to 5 Wolves attacked a homeowner’s dog and were in close proximity to houses. With that, we are asking community members to stay vigilant and to stay in doors after dark.We are also asking that community members to ensure that garbage are in the Bins or in an enclosed container, to NOT leave food outside […]
Department of Agriculture and Resource Development is changing our approach for the issuance of Commercial Net Fishing Licenses for 2020-2021 in light of social distancing requirements and the closure of regional and district offices to walk-in traffic. The safety of fishers, their families, the public and government staff is our top priority. For 2020-21, the Department will not require fishers to visit a regional office to pick up their license. The […]
Interlake communities continue to engage with elders throughout the coronavirus pandemic to let residents know we are all in this together and you are not alone. Most recently, the communities of Fisher River Cree Nation and Arborg held parades, which end-ed up visiting hospitals and personal care homes, ensuring the community’s elders know they are on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Melody Pierone, director of the Fisher River Cree Nation […]
On Wednesday April 29, 2020, Premier Pallister announced the multi-phase plan will begin next week, on May 4. At this time the province will begin to open some businesses and increase recreation opportunities, including non-essential healthcare and retail businesses. After discussions with their respective Councils, Fisher River Cree Nation leadership along with Peguis First Nation and Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation have collectively agreed to extend COVID-19 restrictions to May 18, 2020 […]
Fisher River Cree Nation is a community in which our history, language, traditions, and culture are paramount to who we are as a people. We will protect and maintain the spirit and intent of the treaties and our inherent rights. Fisher River will be a self-sustaining progressive community with a strong and accountable government. We will provide an environment where all people are healthy, safe, and respected.
