A LOOK BACK: ROSEAU RIVER ANNUAL POW WOW
Today, the citizens of the Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation are celebrating their Treaty day!
Members can pick up their Treaty payment at the Government Office today, September 22, until 4 pm.
Representatives from the Southern Chiefs’ Organization enjoyed attending the annual pow wow earlier this summer.
Our Grand Chief Jerry Daniels was honoured to dance at the Roseau River pow wow in honour of his late kookoo, Isabel Daniels.
Enjoy a look back at some of the guests, vendors, and dancers wearing their beautiful regalia.
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SUPPORT HARM REDUCTION ON OUR NATIONS
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is seeking a compassionate person to fill the role of Harm Reduction Educator Specialist.
In this position, you will assist in developing and delivering a comprehensive, culturally relevant education and awareness campaign focused on reducing the harm associated with substance use.
The Harm Reduction Educator Specialist will also administer a granting program for southern First Nations to support land-based substance addictions recovery.
Apply by 4:30 pm on October 5, 2023.
For more information or to apply for this exciting opportunity, visit: scoinc.mb.ca/harm-reduction-educator-specialist/
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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION WEEK IN BRANDON
Join events happening in Brandon, Manitoba for Truth and Reconciliation Week from September 26 to October 1! All are welcome and each event is free to attend.
Note: All events will be on the grounds of the Riverbank Discovery Centre, except the flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday at City Hall. See the graphic for more details.
Tuesday, September 26
7 am to 8:30 pm: Sunrise ceremony, lighting of the Sacred Fire, flag raising, and teachings throughout the day
Wednesday, September 27
6:30 pm: Learn about “The Land as a Teacher”
Thursday, September 28
6:30 pm: Orange shirt story time and conversation with Survivors along with Two Eyed Seeing, Drone and Tech & Traditional Wisdom
Friday, September 29
6:30 pm: Learn about traditional foods and medicine
Saturday, September 30
10 am to 5 pm: Teachings, walk, food, and refreshments throughout the day
Sunday, October 1
10 am to 2 pm: Blanket exercise and closing ceremony, including#manitoba
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization has a web page sharing information about events taking place for Truth and Reconciliation in September 2023.
See the list here: scoinc.mb.ca/2023nationaldayfortruthandreconciliation/
**If your First Nation is hosting an event that is not yet listed, feel free to share your event poster in the comments and/or email information to: media@scoinc.mb.ca
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ENGAGING YOUTH
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s (SCO) Justice Department played host to a lively and important gathering geared towards our young citizens earlier this week.
Elders, staff, and youth from our Nations took part in our first-ever Youth Justice Forum in Winnipeg.
Participants were reminded of sacred teachings and then reflected on them as they shared their own experiences within the current colonial justice systems.
Elders Gloria Lalman, Donna Pratt, and Laura Pratt shared their wisdom and helped guide the way to lively discussions.
SCO is committed to supporting justice through traditional systems of governance and law. Together, we will reduce the overrepresentation of our citizens within the Canadian criminal justice system.
We want to commend our Youth Justice Coordinator Dylan Peyachew, Acting Justice Director Wes Courchene, and everyone who played a role in making this important meeting come to life. We hope this is just the beginning as we use justice as a way to restore health and balance within our communities.
You can read much more about SCO’s justice initiatives at: scoinc.mb.ca/justice-and-rights/
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TRANSFORMING HEALTH FOR SOUTHERN FIRST NATIONS
As the Health Transformation team at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) continues their work in establishing a health authority, staff came together at FortWhyte Alive earlier this week to meet one another and discuss their projects.
Staff did a team-building activity and shared information about their efforts within the 34 southern SCO First Nations. Recent work includes interviews about racism in health care, collecting data on what health resources exist in each First Nation, and delivering surveys to youth to find out what SCO could do to support them in pursuing a career in healthcare.
As one team member said, “The goal is getting First Nation communities what they need.”
SCO is grateful for our team’s collaboration and hard work in laying the foundation for our very own health authority.
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