First Nations leaders from the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council say they were blindsided after Manitoba announced a new $15-million economic development fund meant to assist communities affected by flooding in Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin — calling it “crumbs” compared to the now estimated $600-million project. In early October, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle…

MEDIAL RELEASE October 11, 2022 TREATY 1 TERRITORY – INTERLAKE RESERVES TRIBAL COUNCIL Interlake Reserves Tribal Council is dismayed and disappointed with the recent Provincial government announcements on the Environmental Advisory Committee and the $15.9 million dollars economic development fund to assist affected communities. In a true spirit of reconciliation, the province continues to disregard…