Fisher River Cree Nation

Fisher River’s Verna J. Kirkness named in Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazers

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 […]

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Community News

Reminder Regarding the Harboring of Individuals who Commit an Illegal Drug Offence’s

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 […]

January 26, 2021 61

COVID-19

Regional Update on Vaccine Supply and Plans

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 […]

January 26, 2021 198

Community News

Memo to Parents of Charles Sinclair & Fisher River High School Regarding School Re-Opening

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 […]

January 22, 2021 296

Community News

Something Deadly Magazine – Issue #1

Issue #1 of Something Deadly Magazine, presented by the Fisher River Caring Community Coordinators

January 19, 2021 128

COVID-19

Off-Reserve Information Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination

Appointments are now being made for the new `super-site' at RBC Convention Centre. Preparations are underway, and the super-site will open Jan. 4, 2021. People with appointments are reminded to enter through the main doors on York at the RBC Convention Centre, and free indoor parking is included in the main convention centre parkade. In order to limit crowding, and keep an even flow of immunizations, people are asked not […]

January 14, 2021 93

COVID-19

Fisher River Vaccination Update – January 14, 2021

We are pleased to announce that COVID-19 Vaccinations have begun at the Community Centre for Elders who are not residents at the Ochekwi-Sipi Personal Care Home. As of yesterday, vaccinations have concluded at the personal care home. A total 33 residents and staff have been vaccinated with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine; we are pleased to report that no one has had any reactions or side effects following their vaccinations. Elders […]

January 14, 2021 109

Community News

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin

Another milestone in the fight against COVID-19 was achieved today as the start of the first round of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began today in Fisher River Cree Nation. Before vaccinations started, ceremony and prayers were taken place to bless the heath care providers giving the vaccinations and to the vaccine its self to provide safety and to give thanks. Elder Stanley John McKay reminded everyone that there are millions […]

January 11, 2021 134

Community News

Elders & Health Providers to be priority of Fisher River’s 1st Shipment of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

On Thursday January 7, 2021; Fisher River Cree Nation received 190 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. The Vaccine Task Force identified Fisher River as one of four of the prioritized indigenous communities in Manitoba that have personal care homes and/or elder homes within the Nation. Fisher River Cree Nation was one of the first indigenous communities in Manitoba to begin COVID-19 testing locally back in September when the first […]

January 8, 2021 77

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COVID-19 Security Measures Extended to February 5, 2021

Effective immediately; the Chief & Council have extended all COVID-19 Security Measures until 11:59pm February 5, 2021. **Definition of Immediate Household means all people living in the same family unit.** 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). A Stay at Home Order is now in place from 10:00pm – 6:00am, which […]

January 7, 2021 205