Representatives from the Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team, in partnership with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Southern Chiefs’ Organization, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc., First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba and the Manitoba government, are celebrating the opening of a vaccination site to immunize members of priority populations identified by First Nation medical leadership. The Winnipeg site will focus on immunizing First Nation […]
Effective 6:00am February 6, 2021; the Chief & Council have amended the community's COVID-19 Security Measures until 11:59pm February 27, 2021. **Subject to Change if the current Community situation changes, for example: Rise in cases. SECURITY MEASURES: » Curfew is 9:00pm – 6:00am, which means all the Checkpoints will be Closed for anyone coming in and going out (exception is made for emergency purposes). » The Stay-at-Home Order will remain […]
The last day of the COVID-19 vaccine clinic was held this past week and we were able to vaccinate 210 to all eligible community members. The second dose will be given once we get them delivered from the Province which they just notified us that it will be mid to end of February, we apologize as some were expecting their second dose next week. The delay should not affect the […]
This is to advise all Fisher River Cree Nation members that due to budget constraints, only emergency repairs will be considered until new fiscal year (2021-22). Emergency repairs include NO heat or NO water for Elders who reside by themselves and for social assistance clients, which is confirmed through the social assistance department. *Employed members and E.I recipients remain responsible for their own maintenance which includes contacting contractors themselves […]
Fisher River's own Verna J. Kirkness was the recipient as one of The 150 Manitoba Women Trailblazer's. In partnership with the Winnipeg Free Press, the Nellie McClung Foundation is proud to introduce the 150 Manitoba Women Trailblazer Awards, an opportunity to salute the contributions that Manitoba woman have made to social justice, arts, sports, politics, community activities and promoting democracy while developing this great province. These Trailblazer Awards will honour Nellie […]
TO All Community Members: Regarding the Harboring of individuals who commit an illegal drug offence; Please see attached Bylaw 2004-1 to Prohibit illegal Drug in Fisher River Cree Nation, Section 3 - 3:03. " Under Section 3 Prohibitions: 3:03 it states: NO PERSON SHALL HARBOUR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED OR BANISHED PURSUANT TO THIS BY-LAW." IF THEY DO; then under Section 6 Penalties- 6.01 and 6.02: 6.01 […]
Due to a delay in the delivery of the Pfizer vaccine to Canada, the Province of Manitoba will be scaling back its immunization campaign. All first and second dose appointments already booked will continue as planned however, No New Appointments will be made. The Brandon super site, which opened on January 18, will decrease its operations until more vaccines are available. The Vaxport site in Thompson will not open in […]
Tansi Parents, Guardians & Students, We would first like to acknowledge our students for their willingness and effort in doing their best to learn remotely. We also offer our sincere gratitude to the parents for the support they have shown to the teachers and we acknowledge our teachers for the tremendous amount of time that they have devoted to ensuring that our students received the best online learning possible. We […]
Issue #1 of Something Deadly Magazine, presented by the Fisher River Caring Community Coordinators