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FISHER RIVER CREE NATION APPEAL COMMITTEE, 2020-01 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF BLAKE WERSTIUK OF THE BAND COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF THE FISHER RIVER CREE NATION DATED DECEMBER 4, 2020. Presiding: Hillary Murdock, Chair and Legal representative Larry Murdock, Community Member Stella Walker, Elder Phoenix Cochrane, Youth Chief David Crate, Council Representative Heard by online videoconference hosted by the Chair on December 22, 2020. Judgement and reasons delivered December […]

Open letter to FRCN Community Members from FRCN Leadership Today, we find ourselves living with many restrictions which have created a stressful environment not only in our homes but as a whole in the community. Please know that you are not alone. We are all feeling the strain of the unknown. Thankfully, we may see an end in sight with the announcement of a vaccine. But there is no given […]

Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) Chief & Council along with our entire community are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Chief Dave Traverse of Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation. We would like to send our sincere condolences to Chief Traverse’s family and to our neighboring community. Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation under Chief Traverse leadership has worked alongside FRCN on common issues such as environment and government business, fisheries and emergency management […]

BAND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 264-2020-38 WHEREAS: The Chief and Council of the Fisher River Cree Nation ("FRCN") are the duly elected representatives of the FRCN community and are empowered to make decisions for the benefit of the community and its members, and this Band Council Resolution is made at a duly convened meeting of Chief and Council; WHEREAS: Fisher River Cree Nation By-Law No. 2004-01 was enacted by Chief and Council […]

In lieu of cancellation of Christmas Events in the Community, each on-reserve household will be receiving a Turkey Hamper and a Breakfast Hamper. The deliveries will begin on Friday, December 18, 2020. The Christmas Hampers are sponsored by Fisher River Cree Nation, Fisher River Economic Development, First Nation Healing Centre, Fisher River Health Services, Fisher River Board of Education, Fisher River Income Assistance Program and lntertribal Child and Family Services. […]

Fisher River Cree Nation Chief and Council will be providing Meat Packs (please ensure you have enough room in your freezer) to OFF RESERVE Members in Winnipeg on December 9th, 2020 Details are as follows: When: Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 Location: Warehouse at 576 Roseberry Street Winnipeg, Manitoba Time:  10:00 am to 7:00 pm Please note that a meat pack will be provided to ONE member per household.  Please bring […]

Fisher River Cree Nation is making the transition to online learning easier by giving students in the community a free laptop or iPad and internet connection device. "It's a great thing… because not every family actually has the money to afford a laptop," said Grade 12 student Koby Wilson. Wilson is one of 470 students who attend the two schools in the community about 170 kilometres north of Winnipeg. He works part time […]