AMC Offers Condolences and Support Following Violent Incident in Hollow Water First Nation
September 4, 2025
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba
AMC Communications
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Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) extends heartfelt condolences to Chief Larry Barker and the rest of Council, the families, and the citizens of Hollow Water First Nation following today’s tragic act of violence that left several community members injured and two deceased.
“This has deeply shaken all of us,” said Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. “We stand with Hollow Water in this moment of grief and uncertainty. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were harmed, and the AMC is prepared to support the community in every way needed.”
Emergency services confirmed that six people were transported to Winnipeg hospitals by both air and road, prompting a code orange alert at Health Sciences Centre. The RCMP have confirmed that two have died, and a heavy police presence in Hollow Water remains as the investigation continues.
The AMC acknowledges the strength of Hollow Water’s leadership, first responders, and community members in responding to this crisis.
“Our Nations must be safe places for families and children,” Grand Chief Wilson added. “When that safety is broken, it is felt across all First Nations. We will walk alongside Hollow Water as they heal, strengthen safety, and move forward.”
The AMC calls on all Manitobans to keep Hollow Water First Nation in their hearts and stand in solidarity during this difficult time.
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.