Fisher River Cree Nation

Notice to Membership Regarding Future COVID-19 Safety Protocols for the Three Communities

The Chief & Council want to advise the membership that a conference call was held today with Peguis First Nation and Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation regarding the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Province of Manitoba; specifically, in our region of the Interlake-Eastern Health region. The communities plan on working together to establish Safety Protocols for the safety of our members; what those protocols are have yet to be determined. […]

August 7, 2020 115

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Leadership COVID-19 Update – August 6, 2020

Chief and Council along with Health Services Center would like to provide an update on COVID-19, and to advise our members that we are monitoring the situation very closely. We would like to reassure everyone that we will NOT implement a lockdown at this time. With the increase in reported cases in Manitoba, it is vital that we continue to be vigilant to prevent the spread of the virus by […]

August 6, 2020 35

Community News

Notice Regarding Operating Off Road Vehicles

Chief and Council would like to remind everyone about the rules and regulations for operating Off-Road Vehicles such as ATVs, Mini bikes, Dune or Sport Buggy, Quads etc. A few main points to operate an Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) are as follows (as written in the Off Road Vehicle Act): Off-Road Vehicles must be registered and have number plates displaying the registration. No person shall operate an off-road vehicle in any […]

August 6, 2020 25

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Happy Retirement to Irene Laroque & Brenda Hart from the Ochekwi-Sipi Personal Care Home!

Good afternoon community members. The staff at the OSPCH would like to extend a Congratulations to both Irene Laroque & Brenda Hart on their retirement. Irene worked 23 years at the PCH, Brenda worked 33 years at the PCH. Their ongoing dedication to the care of our elders will be greatly missed. On behalf of the OSPCH, we wish you well on a lifetime of happiness, relaxation, and please stay […]

July 30, 2020 225

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Income Assistance Annual File Renewal (2020/2021)

Fisher River Income Assistance is moving forward with their 2020/21 Annual File Renewal which was on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As per Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) requirements, all Income Assistance Clients are required to submit the following documents: Identification - current photo ID (Status Card, Driver's License or Passport) - Medical Card, identifying Koostatak PO address and if applicable, child(ren) - Children on application require one piece of […]

July 29, 2020 48

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COVID-19 Update from Fisher River Health Services – July 28, 2020

Phase 4 Restoring Safe Services the Gathering sizes have not changed from Phase 3 thus the indoor limit is 50 and outdoor limit is 100. All information is on the Manitoba Health Website manitoba.ca/restoringsafeservice or contact Health Centre for any questions or concerns. As we all seen in the past couple of weeks our cases have been increasing: Here is a breakdown of the cases in the different Regional Health […]

July 28, 2020 44

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Notice of Upcoming Ratification Vote for the Fisher River Cree Nation Land Code

TAKE NOTICE that a Ratification Vote shall be held in accordance with the Fisher River Cree Nation Community Ratification Process in order to determine if Eligible Voters approve the Fisher River Cree Nation Land Code and the Individual Agreement. The Land Code and Individual Agreement shall be approved if a majority of the participating Eligible Voters vote to approve them. The following question will be asked of the Eligible Voters […]

July 27, 2020 88

COVID-19

Personal Care Home Visitations – Manitoba Restoring Services Phase 4

Restoring Services Phase 4 On Thursday, July 23, 2020, the Province introduced its updated Draft Plan for Phase 4. One of the recommendations is allowing up to 2 people to visit inside the resident’s room. At this time, the OSPCH will not be allowing visitors inside their rooms because there is not 6 feet distance to allow for safe social distancing. We will continue our indoor visits in the Sun […]

July 23, 2020 37

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Logo Contest for the Ochekwi-Sipi Personal Care Home

We are looking for a new logo for The Fisher River Personal Care Home. We are asking any community member to submit their idea for the new logo. The new logo should reflect the care of our elders in the PCH and should also include the official name of our PCH which is: Ochekwi Sipi Cree Nation Personal Care Home The closing date for submissions will be: Friday August 21, […]

July 22, 2020 41

COVID-19

COVID-19 Update from Fisher River Health Services – July 21, 2020

MB health reported 11 new cases yesterday and 12 new cases today of COVID -19. With the increase in reported cases in Manitoba, it’s a good reminder that if you are sick please stay home. If you have symptoms go get tested, symptoms are: Cough, Fever, Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Weakness, Diarrhea, Headache. Limit your travel out of the community, continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask if […]

July 21, 2020 25