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…

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…