IRTC Press Release – Ottawa Master Indigenous Games 2023

IRTC Press Release August 28, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) congratulates the Chiefs male Basketball team on their recent silver medal in the 2023 Masters Indigenous Games held in Ottawa over the weekend. “Our board of directors congratulates the fine young men in their sport pursuits in basketball. It takes a…

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Socio-Economic Survey – Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project

Interlake Reserve Tribal Council (IRTC) is undertaking a socio-economic well-being research study in response to Manitoba Infrastructure’s proposed Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project. The survey is for community members who are adults (ages 18+) from the following communities: • Dauphin River First Nation • Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation • Lake Manitoba First…

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Congratulations to the newly elected Peguis Chief & Council

Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Inc. would like to welcome the newly elected leadership of Peguis First Nation; Chief Dr. Stan Bird, Councillor Kelvin Wilsin, Councillor Linda Sinclair, Councillor Mary Tyler Bear, Councillor Donna Sutherland, Councillor Dennis Cameron and Councillor Terrance Gyn Sinclair. Congratulations to the Chief and Council of Peguis First Nation!

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IRTC Chiefs Call on Government to Halt the Closure of the Eriksdale Hospital

The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) Chiefs held a rally today in Eriksdale, Manitoba to stop the closure of the Eriksdale Hospital Emergency Room and Diagnostics Centre. They are calling on the provincial government and the Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority to listen to their concerns on behalf of IRTC’s Member First Nation communities who…

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Interlake First Nations leaders call new $15M fund connected to flood channel ‘a slap in the face’

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…

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IRTC Response to recent Government on Environmental Advisory Committee Announcement

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…

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IRTC Response to the Province of Manitoba’s plans to close the Eriksdale Hospital

With recent announcements and plans from the province to close the Eriksdale hospital; this will affect our First Nations in nearby communities that utilize this shared health facility for primary care. This has left us not only disappointed but left feeling neglected and discriminated against. Shared health was supposed to enhance our health care options…

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