Interlake Reserves Tribal Council launches new Anishinaabemowin language phone app to help First Nations reclaim language
Treaty Two Territory – Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) has launched IRTC Anishinaabemowin Language App, a Saulteaux language mobile app, to help Interlake First Nations reclaim their ancestral language. “Our hope with this app is that it helps protect and revitalize the Saulteaux language within our First Nations communities,” said IRTC Chair, Chief Cornell McLean.…
Federal government assessment recognizes Outlet Channels Project will cause significant adverse environmental effects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2024 Federal government assessment recognizes Outlet Channels Project will cause significant adverse environmental effects Interlake First Nations are pleased the Minister of Environment and Climate Change agrees with their assessment of the Project Treaty Two Territory – Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) welcomes Minister Guilbeault’s decision that found that the…
IRTC Congratulates Kinonjeoshtegon on Grand Openings
Treaty Territory 5 – Tuesday February 27,2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) would like to extend their congratulations to Chief and Council for their recent opening; of their Kinonjeoshtegon Abinoonjiiiag Niigan Inc. (Child and Family service office); Kinjeoshtegon Wellness Centre; and their Kinonjeoshtegon Community Hall. “These community infrastructure upgrade and builds will…
A new, reset relationship starts with meaningful consultation
The election of Premier Wab Kinew is an incredible achievement for our province. It’s also a significant opportunity for a reset in how the provincial government manages its relationship with Indigenous Peoples in Manitoba. For years, former Manitoba governments adopted an approach of informing Indigenous communities of decisions after they were made, instead of including…
IRTC & Toronto Blue Jays Foundation Send 20 Families to Game
September 20, 2023 For immediate release – Treaty 1 Territory – Winnipeg Interlake Reserves Tribal Council, expresses their utmost gratitude for their recent partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays Foundation. This partnership consists of a yearly spring/summer baseball league for all their members communities and including upgrades to current baseball diamond infrastructure. This past weekend…
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…
