Assembly Of Manitoba Chiefs

• Manitoba chiefs urge Ottawa to pass bill expanding Indian Act status eligibility

  A group of First Nations chiefs in Manitoba are calling on the House of Commons to pass Bill S-2 and amend the Indian act to remove “discriminatory provisions.”

  Politics

  Jun 16
  
• More First Nations could join Manitoba class action, lawyers say

  Lawyers for three First Nations suing the federal and provincial governments say they expect others to join the class action lawsuit focused on the child welfare system.

  Politics

  Apr 4, 2025
  
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• Jordan’s Principle ‘not a suggestion,’ AMC grand chief says in call for full implementation

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says it wants the federal government to end its ongoing neglect and systemic failures when it comes to First Nations children.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2025
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• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to choose new leader in byelection

  First Nations leaders are to choose a new head for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs after the sudden death of Cathy Merrick last year. 

  Politics

  Jan 29, 2025
• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs names Chief Betsy Kennedy acting grand chief

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has named a temporary replacement following the death of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick.

  Features

  Sep 28, 2024
• Cathy Merrick re-elected for second term as leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

  Merrick, who was first elected grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs in 2022, secured another term in a landslide win during the advocacy group's annual general assembly. 

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2024
• Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is criticizing the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2024
• Dozens gather to mark Red Dress Day in Winnipeg

  People from around the city gathered at The Forks to honour those who were taken too soon, and remember those who are still missing.

  Canada

  May 5, 2024
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• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs calls for permanent road connecting remote communities

  Remote communities are coming together to ask for a permanent road spanning about 252 km, so they don't have to rely on the winter road system anymore.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2024
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• Report details cost estimates, risks of proposed Manitoba landfill search for remains

  The proposed search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women could cost $90 million — about half the projected maximum in an earlier estimate.

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2024