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…
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…
Contact list for IRTC & Location of Temporary Emergency Operations Center Dauphin River First Nation Lorraine Stagg-1-204-659-2317 Band Office (Temporary Emergency Operations Center) Little Saskatchewan First Nation Leroy Thompson-1-431-999-9736 Water Treatment Plant (Temporary Emergency Operations Center) Pinaymootang First Nation Richard Woodhouse-1-204-806-1234 Pinaymootang Church Hall (Temporary Emergency Operations Center) Lake Manitoba First Nation Dwight Paul-1-204-768-2347 Band…
On behalf of the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC), we would like to thank you for your generous support and sponsorship for our 3rd Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament held on June 6, 2019. The golf tournament was a success. The weather was perfect, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Your sponsorship has truly made this year’s tournament…
TTAWA, June 12, 2019 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde fully supports Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) in its demand that the Government of Manitoba halt all work on the Outlet Channel Project around Lake St. Martin. The IRTC states that there was an agreement with Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister to consult with First Nations that is not being honoured. “I…
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada February 13, 2019 — Winnipeg, MANITOBA — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Climate change is one of the greatest collective challenges Canada faces as a nation. The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nation communities to tackle climate change, grow the economy, and…
OTTAWA, Dec. 4, 2018 /CNW/ – Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) and its member First Nations are disappointed and feel betrayed by Premier Pallister’s recent comments on First Nation consultations on the Outlet Channel Project. Chief Cornell McLean of Lake Manitoba First Nation, and Chairman for the IRTC states, “If the Premier is serious about getting the Channels Project built quickly, he needs to spend less time making inflammatory statements to the media and more time…
Home Fire Escape Planning Home fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety. A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practised before a fire strikes. A home escape plan should include the following: Two exits from every room in the home – usually a door and a window…
