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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs was created in 1988 by First Nations in Manitoba to coordinate political action and technical work on common issues. It is a product of political and social developments that have been underway for decades.
Faced with the domination and assimilation policies of Canada’s Department of Indian Affairs, First Nations have long recognized their common interests and the strength to be found in solidarity.
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Save the date!Annual Community Friendship Powwow.
Free Event for anyone to attend and enjoy!
Saturday April 1, 2023
510 King Street – Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre
Pipe Ceremony @ 10am
Dancer Registration @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Grand Entry @ 12pm
Emcee : Shyla Boubard
Come join us! There will be a feast for all, as well as spot dances, and invited drums.
For more information please contact ypadmin@mamawi.com
Honouring World Water Day 🌊💧
Today we honour the sacredness of water and water carriers. First Nations in Manitoba are protectors of some of the largest freshwater lakes, with our ancestral rivers having been the ancestral trading networks during the fur trade era. First Nations protect water as a sacred and central part of life and sustenance. In addition to that, our northern rivers continue to drive the hydroelectric generators that power Manitoba’s economy.
Grand Chief Cathy Merrick recently met with the AFN Water Protectors Team, Chiefs, Elders and Federal partners to discuss Nipi (Water) protection strategies.
“Many of you might be surprised to learn that the ancestors who signed historical treaties did not give up their water rights. Oral versions of historical treaties verify this fact. And if we compare the wording of modern treaties to historical treaties, modern treaties very clearly refer to both land and water, whereas the numbered treaties refer ONLY to land,” said Grand Chief Merrick, “Understanding the true value of water, it is no accident that the drafters and negotiators of MODERN treaties made sure to include both!”
Many Elders talk of being able to drink directly from local lakes and rivers in Manitoba. Even First Nations citizens in their early 50s remember drinking from such waterbodies such as Lake Winnipeg and the Nelson River. Today, this is entirely unfathomable. The intrinsic value of water was simply not considered, let alone protected, in the wake of 20th-century so-called industrial development.
“As a first step to remedy this situation, First Nations in Manitoba require a structure to facilitate their collaboration, knowledge-sharing, evaluation of science, and development of mitigation and protection measures – in essence, a governance structure that facilitates First Nations working together in partnership with each other and with municipal, provincial and federal governments. In partnership, also, with the citizens of Manitoba
The AMC continues to meet with First Nation to develop and implement strategic and political efforts to protect our most important resource from further degradation and commit to ensuring that the untouched rivers flowing throughout Northern Manitoba remain in their pristine state. First Nations continue to uphold their part of the Treaty agreements to share the lands and waters. As stewards of the lands and water, we continue to ensure that our sacred water resources remain clean and available for our children’s children.
This World Water Day, let us all do our part in protecting our sacred resources 💙
#WorldWaterDay #WaterDay #Waterissacred #ProtectWater #WaterWays #Manitoba #Manitobarivers #ManitobaLakes #Water #Nibi #Nipi #waterprotectors
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Treaty Territory 1 (Winnipeg, Manitoba)- The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) launched a new app that will help make information it shares more convenient and in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, enable it to share important updates related to COVID-19.
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has been adding COVID-19 information and resources to the app and also plans to provide more Assembly-related information. The move to have an app aligns with Manitoba First Nations who also use apps to connect with their community members.
