AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson Welcomes Inclusion in Manitoba’s U.S. Trade Council

February 3, 2025

Treaty One Territory, Manitoba

AMC Communications

Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is pleased to accept the invitation to join Manitoba’s U.S. Trade Council. As First Nations, we’re Treaty partners and key contributors to Manitoba’s economy. It is critical that our voices are included in discussions that will shape the province’s response to incoming U.S. tariffs.

“First Nations must be part of these conversations, not only as economic stakeholders but as rights holders with inherent jurisdiction over our lands and resources,” said Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. “We appreciate Premier Wab Kinew’s commitment to ensuring that First Nations are at the table and look forward to working alongside business, labour, and industry leaders to advocate for Manitoba’s interests.”

First Nations have long played a central role in Manitoba’s economy, from agriculture and forestry to trade and innovation. Ensuring that our perspectives and priorities are reflected in trade negotiations and economic strategies will benefit not only First Nations but all Manitobans.

The AMC remains committed to advancing First Nations’ economic sovereignty and ensuring that any policies impacting trade and industry reflect the rights, needs, and opportunities of our Nations.

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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.