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…
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 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…
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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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!
IRTC Head Office in Pinaymootang and Sub-Office in Headingley will be closed from noon on December 21st, 2022 and re-opening January 5, 2023. Our On-Call Schedule for Emergency Management, Nursing, Jordan’s Principle and Wellness are posted below. Merry Christmas to all and please have a safe, happy Holiday Season.
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…
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…
