The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is proud to announce its project to transform the iconic Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) heritage building in downtown Winnipeg. Working closely with HBC and our federal, provincial, and municipal Treaty partners, SCO has developed a visionary plan that will turn the building into a space for economic and social reconciliation.
The multi-million dollar project will create social and economic opportunity, revitalizing the HBC building while preserving its important heritage and helping to revive Winnipeg’s downtown core.
Read more about the SCO HBC Building Project here.
SCO invites you to visit our “Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator” exhibition at the Manitoba Museum.
The exhibition celebrates the beauty and resilience of the Anishinaabe and Dakota peoples, and commemorates SCO’s 25th anniversary. Featuring objects from the 34 Nations represented by SCO, “Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator” is a celebration of the past, present, and future.
The museum provides free entry for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people.
Grand Chief Jerry Daniels is pleased to invite you to our 25th Anniversary Gala taking place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the RBC Convention Centre on Treaty One Territory in Winnipeg. We look forward to sharing our special evening and historic milestone with you, enjoying wonderful entertainment and a delicious four-course dinner prepared by the RBC Convention Centre’s Executive Chef.
More information and how to get your ticket, visit our event page!
Jerry Daniels is Grand Chief of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO), representing 34 Anishnaabe and Dakota communities in southern Manitoba. In January of 2020, he was acclaimed for a second term, the first time a Grand Chief has run unopposed in SCO’s history.
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The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is disappointed by the actions of Air Canada staff this week due to the treatment National Chief Cindy Woodhouse received while travelling with her sacred headdress.
While travelling, our National Chief had her headdress taken from her by Air Canada staff, placed into a bag, and carried out of the plane by a staff member.
The National Chief has earned her headdress. This sacred item has protocols that must be followed.
While Air Canada has issued an apology and says they are reviewing their policies, SCO urges Air Canada to ensure there is sufficient training in place for their staff to understand the significance of the sacred items of First Nations people. It is essential that our citizens feel safe and respected while travelling via Air Canada.
Our National Chief is from an SCO member Nation, the Pinaymootang First Nation. SCO appreciates the work being done by our National Chief and we express our support for her leadership.
SCO urges our largest national airline to do better.
You are invited to join the family of the late Marcedes Myran as they honour her life and spirit.
The vigil is taking place on Sunday, April 28 at 6 pm at the Manitoba Law Courts at 408 York Street in Winnipeg.
The Mobile Crisis Response Team from the Southern Chiefs’ Organization will be in attendance and will be available to provide support to anyone who may need it during the vigil.
SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels was proud to join the people of the Brokenhead Ojibway First Nation, as they celebrated their Chief and Council.
A special inauguration ceremony was held to honour Chief Gordon Bluesky, who was acclaimed as Chief for a second term.
The Nation also welcomed Councillors Christopher Kent, Wendell Ogimaa Sinclair, Allen Hocaluk, and Winston Desjarlais, as they begin a new term serving the citizens of Brokenhead.
Grand Chief Daniels was pleased to present Chief Bluesky with a beautiful beaded medallion to mark the occasion.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization congratulates the new Chief and Council. We look forward to working with you as you advance the social and economic aspirations of your Nation.
FIRESIDE CHATS: A LOOK INTO THE SIXTIES SCOOP AND STATUS CARDS!
Don’t miss this week’s episode of Fireside Chats with Grand Chief Jerry Daniels!
Grand Chief Daniels will be joined in the studio by Eva Wilson-Fontaine to discuss the upcoming International Sixties Scoop Gathering taking place on April 28 and 29 in Treaty One Territory.
Eva is the Executive Director of the Anish Corporation and a member of the Peguis First Nation.
In the second half of the show, listeners will hear from Deanna Peyachew, as we examine the Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s (SCO) popular and vital Status Card Program.
Deana is the Status Card Registry Officer for SCO’s Status Card Program and a proud member of the Skownan First Nation.
Listen to this new episode of Fireside Chats on Friday evening at 5:30 pm Central Time on NCI FM.
If you are in the Winnipeg area, you can tune into NCI at 105.5 FM.
You can also learn more and access all past episodes of Fireside Chats on our website: scoinc.mb.ca/firesidechats/
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) launched a new weekly radio program in January 2024. The show is called “Fireside Chats with Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.” The radio program airs every Frid…
The Peguis First Nation has filed a lawsuit against all levels of government seeking $1 billion in damages for the continuous flooding that has left their residents displaced with severe property damages.
The court action argues the federal, provincial, and two municipal (Bifrost-Riverton and Fisher) governments failed to provide adequate permanent flood protection.
The suit also claims that Ottawa and Manitoba breached Treaty obligations by failing to protect reserve lands from disaster, clear land, and complete drainage work, which resulted in flooding.
Peguis asks for a mandatory injunction to require Canada to immediately build, or provide funds to create, sufficient permanent flood protection.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) stands with Peguis First Nation as they work to ensure the protection of their citizens and Treaty obligations are being met.
Access to safe and healthy housing is essential—SCO commends Peguis leadership in their efforts to ensure safe housing is available to Peguis citizens.