Events

Welcome to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Annual General Assembly! This pivotal event brings together Chiefs or Proxies from all AMC member nations for critical discussions and decision-making that impact our nations.

Key Highlights of the Assembly:

• Date & Location: July 23 – 25, 2024, Waywayseecappo First Nation Land near Brandon, MB.
• Participants: Chiefs or Proxies from all AMC membership nations
• Elections: This year, we will be hosting elections for two significant positions:
• AMC Grand Chief
• AFN Regional Chief

Election Results

Round 1 of voting – Cathy Merrick was elected Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs by majority vote. AFN Regional Chief voting moved to round 2 of voting – Candidates who advances to the next round were: Tyler Duncan, Sheldon Kent, and Willie Moore

Round 2 of voting for AFN Regional Chief – No candidates received majority votes for an automatic win, so there was a 3rd round of voting – Candidates who proceeded to the final round of voting were Sheldon Kent and Williw Moore.

Round 3 of voting for AFN Regional Chief – Willie Moore was elected AFN Regional Chief for Manitoba. Congratulations!

Honouring the newly re-elected AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick and elected AFN Regional Chief Willie Moore:

Live Recordings (Facebook)

Day 1 – https://fb.watch/tzvuRdeZOv/

Day 2 – https://fb.watch/tzvDiPHrUk/

Day 2 – Norman Chief Memorial Dancers – https://fb.watch/tzvE8xc-0m/

Day 2 – Part 2 – https://fb.watch/tzvGX2CnMj/

Day 3 – Part 1 – https://fb.watch/tzvIsGlFwM/

Day 3 – Part 2 – https://fb.watch/tzvJ231DlM/

Chief Electoral Officer:

Stephanie Connors
Phone: 204.620.2998
Email: Electoralofficer@icloud.com

We are excited to have you join us for this important assembly. Stay tuned for more information and updates as the event date approaches.

Let’s come together to make meaningful progress for our communities!

For any inquiries or further details, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer or visit our website regularly for updates.

We look forward to your participation!

How to get there:

Some of you have been asking about the exact location of our upcoming Annual General Assembly – we are proud to be hosting this year’s AMC Annual General Assembly on Waywayseecappo First Nation land! Chief Clearsky will be hosting our event next to their Gas bar on Hwy 10, just off Hwy 1, north of Brandon.

The event will be outdoors. While some seating will be provided, we recommend bringing a camp chair just in case.

Please see the attached map, or click on the Google map pin for directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8r26KGR6B7qM387G6

Agenda

CALL FOR MARKETPLACE VENDORS (CLOSED)

AMC AGA MARKETPLACE UPDATE

We’ve heard your feedback regarding the marketplace fees and after thorough discussions with Chiefs and Leadership, we’re excited to announce adjusted costs to better serve our community.

New Registration Category for First Nations Businesses:

First Nations Market Booth:

• For Indigenous business owners

• $400.00 for 3 days
• 22 total hours of sales
• Parking, WiFi, and electricity included with booth fee
• FREE lunch included

Corporate Market Booth

• $1500.00 for 3 days
• 22 total hours of sales
• Parking, WiFi, and electricity included with the booth fee
• FREE lunch included

Application process is now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact Desiree Martin at dmartin@manitobachiefs.com.

We can’t wait to see you there!