Reconciliation in Action.
A Bold Vision for a Better Future.
SCO’s Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn Project Reimagines Iconic Hudson’s Bay Heritage Building After HBC Governor Makes Historic Gift
A Bold Vision for a New Future
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 Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn project is the largest redevelopment of an historic building in Manitoba, and its revitalization will help to revive Winnipeg’s downtown.
Read more about the SCO HBC Building Project here.
Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from Creator
SCO invites you to visit our “Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator” exhibition at the Manitoba Museum, running until April 2025.
The exhibition celebrates the beauty and resilience of the Anishinaabe and Dakota peoples, and commemorates SCO’s 25th anniversary. Featuring objects from the 33 Nations represented by SCO, it is a celebration of the past, present, and future.
The museum provides free entry for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people.
For more information, visit our Exhibit webpage!
MMIWG2S+ Campaign
On the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, and Gender-Diverse people (MMIWG2S+), SCO launched our fourth annual multi-media public education and awareness campaign to draw attention to the national epidemic of MMIWG2S+.
SCO’s MMIWG2S+ campaign will be seen on billboards through southern Manitoba, including in Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin, Selkirk, and Morden, and on bus boards and transit shelters in Winnipeg and Brandon.
As part of this year’s MMIWG2S+ campaign, SCO is giving away candles, t-shirts, red dress pin beading kits, and Calls for Justice booklets. All items can be picked up at no cost from our sub-office at 1572 Dublin Avenue during regular office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed 12 noon – 1 pm).
Interested in events? Visit our events webpage here!
Grand Chief
Jerry Daniels
Jerry Daniels is Grand Chief of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO), representing 33 Anishnaabe and Dakota Nations in southern Manitoba. In June of 2024, he was elected for an historic third term, the first time in SCO’s history that a Grand Chief has received a third term in office.
Media
SCO represents 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota First Nations in what is now southern Manitoba. Browse our news archive and stay up-to-date on coverage of our work to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance the lives and rights of First Nations peoples.
Community
Want news and updates from our communities? Looking for in-depth information and discussion on issues important to the lives of First Nation peoples? Interested in meeting our staff and finding out what they do as part of SCO? We cover all this and more in our community-focused newsletter.
Education
We compiled a comprehensive resource list to help you find financial supports for post-secondary education, including scholarships, bursaries, awards, and the Canada Learning Bond. You can also access information on residential and day schools, the Sixties Scoop, MMIWG2S+, getting help on Government Programs and Services, anti-racism, as well as information on how to Get Your Benefits! and a curated list to read, watch and listen!
SCO NEWS
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RISING SKOWNAN STAR
When we asked staff at Skownan First Nation School to name a student who stands out these days, the consensus was Grade 8 hockey phenom, Kingston Catcheway.
Kingston’s rise in the minor hockey ranks can best be described as “meteoric.” Kingston just finished the summer of a lifetime when he was chosen to represent Team Canada at the Prospects by Sports Illustrated World Cup of Hockey in Toronto.
Now, he is one of the youngest players for the AAA Parkland Rangers U-15 squad based near Dauphin. His teachers report that Kingston is a solid student and always humble when it comes to his athletic and academic accomplishments.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is proud of this young warrior and wish Kingston every success. At 13 years old, he is already a role model and mentor for aspiring First Nation athletes everywhere!
#SCOINCMB #SkownanFirstNation #Treaty2 #ParklandRangers #AAAHockey #hockey #Dauphin #Manitoba
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SCO HIRING FIRST NATION COURT WORKER IN DAUPHIN
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is hiring a full-time First Nation Court Worker based in Dauphin, Manitoba.
The First Nation Court Worker is responsible for liaising between the criminal court and SCO citizens and their families to ensure that they are provided with fair, equitable, culturally relevant, and responsive treatment while navigating the Criminal Justice System.
SCO provides competitive compensation and excellent pension and benefits, as well as a positive work environment.
Apply for this exciting opportunity by October 25, 2024
Find full details about this position on our website at: scoinc.mb.ca/employment-opportunity-first-nation-court-worker-dauphin/
#SCOINCMB #courtworker #careers #firstnation #HR #dauphin #manitoba
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NEED A MANITOBA HEALTH CARD?
Is your Manitoba Health Card up to date?
If you need a new card, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) can help!
SCO now offers First Nations citizens assistance if you need to register, replace, or update your Manitoba Health Card.
Staff can assist you through the process and discuss the necessary documents needed to obtain your Manitoba Health Card.
It is important to keep your information updated on your personal Manitoba Health Card to receive health care services and to show you are covered.
A Manitoba Health Card can also be used as acceptable identification when applying for your Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call 204-946-1869 or email: statuscard@scoinc.mb.ca
To learn more about Manitoba Health Cards, please visit: www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html
#SCOINCMB #SCOHealth #health #wellness #statuscards #FirstNations #Anishinaabe #Dakota #Winnipeg #Manitoba
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HONOURING HEALTHCARE HERO ERIN MOAR
We would like to introduce you to another unsung healthcare hero!
Erin Moar has been a health care aide since 2010 and is from Lake Manitoba First Nation. However, her work in the community stretches far beyond her official title.
Over the past 3 years, Erin worked on a dementia project in partnership with the University of Manitoba, researching and documenting the impacts of dementia on the Elders of Lake Manitoba. Her findings from the study will soon be published online.
Now, she has embarked on a similar project regarding heart health and stroke prevention. She is also overseeing 3 other health care aides as part of that project in Pinaymootang and Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nations, along with Opaskwayak Cree Nation.
Erin is a tireless advocate for her Nation, and today, SCO honours her for going above and beyond when it comes to the health and well-being of the Elders and Knowledge Keepers of Lake Manitoba.
#SCOINCMB #LakeManitobaFirstNation #Treaty2 #healthcare #dementia #uofm #healthcareaide #manitoba #heartandstroke
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Congratulations Erin. You are amazing. ❤️
Way to go, Lake Man is proud of you 👏
Congratulations Erin!!
SCO HIRING COMMUNITY JUSTICE MANAGER
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is seeking a qualified First Nations candidate as a Community Justice Manager.
The Community Justice Manager will implement the objectives of the mandate by managing six Community Justice Workers and three First Nation Court Workers. This will involve supervising and coordinating each program activities, training and reporting requirements of the CJW’s and FNCW’s in collaboration with their assigned First Nations and provincial circuit court locations.
The role will also require participation and active involvement in the administration and advocacy in areas of policing, public inquiries, community justice services, crime prevention, First Nation restorative justice practices, mediation, and policy development.
SCO provides competitive compensation and excellent pension and benefits, as well as a positive work environment.
Apply for this exciting opportunity by October 24, 2024
Find full details about this position on our website at: scoinc.mb.ca/employment-opportunity-community-justice-manager/
#SCOINCMB #SCOCareers #hiring #careers #justice #community #firstnation #manitoba
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