AMC Congratulates Sheila North on Appointment as Indigenous Relations Advisor with Winnipeg Police Service
September 2, 2025
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba
AMC Communications
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) congratulates Sheila North on her appointment as the new Indigenous Relations Advisor with the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).
Sheila North, a member of Bunibonibee Cree Nation, former Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), journalist, and long-time advocate for First Nations, brings decades of experience in leadership, communications, and advocacy to this important role.
“On behalf of the AMC, we extend our congratulations to Sheila North as she steps into this role. Her deep understanding of the issues facing First Nations will strengthen dialogue and bring forward the voices of our citizens in areas where it is most needed,” said Grand Chief Kyra Wilson.
As Indigenous Relations Advisor, she will provide guidance to the WPS executive management team on matters related to engagement and reconciliation with First Nations in Winnipeg and Manitoba.
“The creation of this role is a step forward, but what will matter most is ensuring that the voices and experiences of our Nations guide the work of the Winnipeg Police Service,” added Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. “Sheila North’s leadership and advocacy will ensure this process is grounded in respect, action, and accountability.”
The AMC looks forward to ongoing collaboration and to seeing this appointment support safer and more respectful relationships between First Nations citizens and policing institutions in Manitoba.
For more information, please contact:
Communications Team
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Email: media@manitobachiefs.com
About The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs:
The AMC was formed in 1988 by the Chiefs in Manitoba to advocate on issues that commonly affect First Nations in Manitoba. AMC is an authorized representative of all 63 First Nations in Manitoba with a total of more than 172,000 First Nations citizens in the province, accounting for approximately 12 percent of the provincial population. AMC represents a diversity of Anishinaabe, Nehetho / Ininew, Anisininew, Denesuline, and Dakota Oyate peoples.