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Individuals interested in being a part of the Fisher River Cree Nation COMMUNITY RECYCLING COMMITTEE for a one (1) year term are encouraged to submit a letter of interest.The COMMUNITY RECYCLING COMMITTEE is required for startup of the recycling program and to create community education, awareness and recommendations for a successful program. This committee can oversee the development of the communication materials and serve as champions for the program.Letters to […]

On the morning of June 20, 2017, Christopher J. Gunning of the US Consulate and delegates met with Leadership of Fisher River Cree Nation. Among others in attendance was Sam Murdock, Director of Operations and Randy Councillor, Executive Director of Fisher River Economic Development Corporation. Discussions between Leadership and the Consul ranged from issues with the renegotiations by the Trump administration of the NAFTA Agreement and how it could impact the fishing […]

FISHER RIVER CREE NATION, MB, June 16, 2017 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada believes every First Nation child should get the best start in life and is committed to working in partnership with First Nations to support a quality education and learning environments for their youth.Today, the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, congratulated Fisher River Cree Nation on the ground-breaking for its new grade 7 to 12 school. The […]

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the electors of the Fisher River Cree Nation will be held at the Fisher River Cree Nation Community Hall on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 beginning at 6:00pm until at least 9:00pm for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of Chief (One Position) and Councillors (Fours Positions) of the Fisher River Cree Nation for the next term (Two Years). To vote in […]

The term “matrimonial real property” (MRP) refers to the house or land that a couple lives on or benefits from while they are married or in a common law relationship. In 1986, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that provincial and territorial laws on MRP do not apply to reserve land.Previously, the Indian Act did not contain any laws that apply to MRP on reserve land. This gap in the […]

Fisher River Cree Nation members and Charles Sinclair School students Keaton Amos, Victoria Garson and Kierra Spence; won scholarships to spend a week at a Canadian university interacting with scientists in their research laboratories.About The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education ProgramThe Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program addresses the under-representation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at Canadian universities. One of the factors contributing to this is […]

The projects are expected to bring an additional $7.5 million into the community through job creation, local trades employment and required services in the surrounding area.Fisher River Cree Nation in Manitoba has announced the construction of major building projects, with ground-breaking ceremonies held today, May 24. With the ground-breaking, the community begins construction on a new $25.5 million school for grades 7-12 school, a $4.3 million community centre and a $3.6 million […]