HONOURING ELDERS IN LITTLE SASKATCHEWAN
The Little Saskatchewan First Nation was the place to be this past weekend, as Chief, Council, and community volunteers played host to a Winter Festival.
The event kicked off on Friday with a special day devoted to the Nation’s Elders, and in particular, residential school Survivors.
The Elders of our Nations play such vital roles, as portals of knowledge and role models of strength, resilience, and wisdom.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization was honoured to be included in this wonderful gathering.
Here now is a look back at a joyous day in Treaty Two.
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SCO APPLAUDS INDIGENOUS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is pleased to learn about a joint venture between the Canada Infrastructure Bank and First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) to invest in infrastructure projects led by Indigenous communities.
The $100 million partnership agreement will enable infrastructure projects in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
This innovative financial package will give Nations access to affordable and flexible financing. These loans seek to enable critical infrastructure projects that can enhance living conditions and provide new economic opportunities and housing for Indigenous people.
SCO member Nations that are interested in boosting their infrastructure can apply for these loans solely at a FNBC branch. There is a branch located at 360 Broadway in Winnipeg. You can also reach out to the bank via email: infrastructureloan@fnbc.ca
SCO applauds this loan agreement for the improvements it will support in First Nations and for the potential it has to foster economic reconciliation.
To learn more about these loans and how to apply, visit: fnbc.ca/Business/Borrowing/CIB/
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SCO SEEKING MMIW2S+ YOUTH SPECIALIST
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) requires an MMIWG2S+ Youth Specialist for the Pathways to Healing Program.
The MMIWG2S+ Youth Specialist will provide support to youth family members of MMIWG2S+ in their journeys of justice, healing, and commemoration.
Reporting to the Pathways to Healing Program Manager, the MMIWG2S+ Youth Specialist is a valuable member of the SCO Team and works with southern First Nation citizens and communities, connecting the children and youth of MMIWG2S+ with culturally safe and trauma-informed supports.
SCO provides competitive compensation and excellent pension and benefits, as well as a positive work environment.
Apply by March 29, 2024.
For more information, including info on how to apply, please visit our website: scoinc.mb.ca/employment-opportunity-mmiwg2s-youth-specialist/
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INTERNATIONAL GATHERING FOR SIXTIES SCOOP SURVIVORS
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO), in collaboration with Anish Corporation, is set to welcome Survivors of the Sixties Scoop from across Turtle Island and the world to Treaty One Territory, for an International Sixties Scoop Gathering.
The “Finding our Spirits” Gathering will take place April 28 and 29, 2024, at the Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
“The Sixties Scoop was another dark chapter in the epidemic rates of apprehension of First Nations children,” stated SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels “The Finding our Spirits Gathering will provide an opportunity for Sixties Scoop Survivors to gather and focus on healing and reconnect with the Nations and families they were taken from. We acknowledge the systemic harm and generational trauma that was caused by the removal of Survivors and we are working to provide support for healing.”
Read the full announcement and find details on how to register on our website: scoinc.mb.ca/internationalgatheringforsixtiesscoopsurvivors/#s
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SCO PROUD OF HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) extends our congratulations and pride in the First Nation athletes who were inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend in Wisconsin, USA, including the Sagkeeng Old Timers Hockey Club.
The teams won the 1983 World Cup in Munich, the 1987 World Cup in Montreal, and the 1988 COHA National Cup in Montreal. The Sakgeeng Old Timers were honoured by the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto and artifacts for the teams are there on display.
The roster of the teams included: Bob Boyer, Don Campbell, Paul Chartrand, Rene Desjarlais, Ted Fontaine, Dave Harper, John Hunter, George Kakeway, Gord Woo, Wayne Viznaugh, Phil Fontaine, Walter Fontaine, Norman Gunn, Bernie Wood, Ken Young, Jim Neilson, Mercel Flett, Joe Malcolm, Ron Guimond, Gerald Harry, Jim Prince, George Hickes, and Rene Norma.
Ted Fontaine and Jim Neilson were also individually inducted in the athlete category in the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame.
This hockey team has a number of connections to SCO, including Ted Fontaine, who was the uncle to our Chief Executive Officer, Joy Cramer.
SCO is also proud to share that Kenneth Strath Moore, of the Peepeekisis First Nation in Saskatchewan, was inducted to the Hall of Fame over the weekend. The late Kenneth Moore is the grandfather to our Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Moore Rattray.
Moore played rugby, lacrosse, and hockey. He played senior men’s hockey in Winnipeg before competing in the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
It was there that Moore and his team won the Olympic gold medal.
Rattray believes her grandfather is Canada’s first First Nations Olympic gold medallist.
SCO is so proud of our citizens who serve as role models and who inspire the generations who come after them. We honour the accomplishments of the Sagkeeng Old Timers, Kenneth Moore, and all others who were inducted into the Hall of Fame over the weekend.
Miigwetch to Jennifer Rattray for sharing photos from the proceedings.
You can learn more about the Sagkeeng Old Timers here:
www.naiahf.org/team-4/sagkeeng-old-timers
You can learn more about Kenneth Strath Moore here: www.naiahf.org/team/kenneth-strath-moore/
Learn about the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame here: www.naiahf.org/
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