IRTC Communities Want Input on Flood Outlet

First Nation leaders in the Interlake say it’s impossible to consult with the provincial government about a $540-million flood outlet when no one from the government shows up. Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean, who is chairman of the Interlake Regional Tribal Council, said Saturday they want — and have asked repeatedly — to…

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Upcoming IRTC Emergency Management Training

IRTC Emergency Management Training Dates & Courses ICS 100/200 Locations & Dates: Peguis First Nation (For Peguis, Lake Manitoba & Kinonjeoshtegon Members) February 11-13, 2020 Pinaymootang First Nation (For Pinaymootang, Dauphin River & Little Saskatchewan Members) February 24-26, 2020 Who Should Attend: » Flood & Emergency Responders » All Staff & Leadership involved with IRTC…

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Calian and Saulteaux Tribal Nation Partner to Deliver Emergency Management and Preparedness Services to Manitoba First Nations

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Dec. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY) has partnered with Saulteaux Tribal Nation L.P., a First Nations-owned and operated company in Manitoba, to deliver emergency management services and best practices to other First Nations in the province. Calian and Saulteaux are formalizing the unique partnership at a signing ceremony…

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Immediate Release: “Governments Failed Us” During State of Emergency in Manitoba

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2019 Interlake Reserves Tribal Council First Nations: “Governments Failed Us” During State of Emergency in Manitoba The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) and its member communities haven’t ended the declared State of Emergency yet, as the communities are still getting conflicting messages from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) on response and…

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For Immediate Release: October 15, 2019

Interlake Reserves Tribal Council and its staff are working very hard in this emergency management situation. Our heart felt prayers to all those affected. We have been working 12-16 hour shifts to ensure our community members are housed in proper lodging requirements. We ask everyone to be patient during these times. In some situations, we…

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For Immediate Release: Communities in State of Emergency

Interlake Reserves Tribal Council and its member communities: Dauphin River First Nation, Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, Lake Manitoba First Nation, Little Saskatchewan First Nation, Peguis First Nation, and Pinaymootang First Nation are declaring a state of emergency from the recent and current snow storm underway. Chairman Cornell McLean shares that “our communities are vulnerable in natural…

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