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…
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…
For Immediate Release (August 26, 2022) The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council is excited to announce the launch of our new Learning Hub based out of our Head Office in Pinaymootang First Nation. A ribbon cutting ceremony and feast was held on Aug. 25 to celebrate the grand opening. An eagle circling overhead during our outdoor…
For Immediate Release (August 19th, 2022) The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) says the Government of Manitoba have begun to change their approach to how they consult and engage with First Nations that will be affected by the proposed Outlet channels project. This recent development sparked a meeting that was held at Pinaymootang First Nation…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (JUNE 24, 2022) – WINNIPEG – The Government of Manitoba breached its Constitutional duty to consult and accommodate the Treaty and Aboriginal rights of four Interlake First Nations before clearing land for the proposed Lake St. Martin Channel, according to a June 23 court decision. In early 2019, the province issued a…
The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament is Thursday, June 9th at Bridges Golf Course 10 River road, Starbuck Manitoba. Come join us for this Texas Scramble Tournament with cash prizes for first, second, and third place. Tournament proceeds will help support youth sports and education bursary programs. Awards dinner to follow. There are…
The University of Manitoba is collaborating with First Nations to launch satellite post-secondary campus sites in the north that will be staffed by educators and equipped with technology so Indigenous students can study closer to home. Manitoba’s largest university has announced a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation that aims to “lead systemic change in Indigenous…
What kids are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine? In Canada, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has now been approved for children aged 5- 11 years old. Does the vaccine work in kids? Yes- the efficacy (efficacy can be thought of as the effectiveness shown in a research trial) in the Pfizer trial was 90.7%. There were…
For Immediate Release (November 12th, 2021) The Manitoba’s Government failure to engage in good faith with First Nations was on display during the two-day judicial review hearing. Lawyers for the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC), Dauphin River First Nation, Lake Manitoba First Nation, Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation and Little Saskatchewan First Nation outlined the failures of…