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 transforming 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 to 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. Its revitalization will help to revive Winnipeg’s downtown.
Read more about the project here.
End Legislated Discrimination
SCO is calling on Members of Parliament (MPs) to end the second-generation cut-off in The Indian Act.
The second-generation cut-off is discriminatory. It prevents many First Nations people with status from passing entitlement on to their children and grandchildren.
Southern First Nations have the inherent right and authority to determine our own citizenship and eligibility for registration.
MPs have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to correct this injustice.
Learn more information here.
SCO Hosting Status Card Clinics
SCO invites you to attend our Status Card Program clinics to renew, replace, or register for a Secure Certificate of Indian Status.
The clinics are taking place at:
- Dauphin on March 17, 2026
- Sagkeeng First Nation on March 17, 2026
- Millennium Library, Winnipeg, on April 14, 2026
- Awasis Agency, Winnipeg, on April 23, 2026
You can read more about the clinics here.
Interested in events? Visit our events webpage here!
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DANCE DEMO
As we shared with you earlier this week, Ryzlie Nepinak of Minegoziibe Anishinabe is part of a team teaching pow wow dancing to students in Dauphin.
A traditional style dancer, 17-year-old Ryzlie says his favourite dance is the “sneak-up.”
Here he is now, demonstrating this style to the members of the Mountain View School Division’s pow wow club.
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A CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE, LOVE, AND SOLIDARITY
The Red Dress Star Quilt Ceremony, “Wrapping Our Love Around Manitoba’s MMIWG2S+ Families,” was held on March 12 in Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory.
Families, loved ones, and community members came together to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two spirit, and gender-diverse (MMIWG2S+) people.
Photos of loved ones were placed around the room, and candles were lit in their memory.
During the ceremony, Red Dress Star Quilts were given to families in honour of their loved ones.
The families were wrapped in quilts as a sign of care, protection, and support—a reminder that they are not alone and that their loved ones will always be remembered.
Songs from the Singing Sky Thunderbird Drum Group filled the room, and a jingle dress dance was shared as a prayer for healing and strength for the families.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) was proud to support this gathering.
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SCO’s MMIWG2S+ Support Program provides support to family members impacted by the national emergency of MMIWG2S+.
If you would like to learn more about our services, visit our website: scoinc.mb.ca/mmiwg2s-support-program/
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WE HAVE NEVER SURRENDERED
“As First Nations, we have never surrendered the right to determine our own citizens. The second-generation cut-off has divided families and diminished our sovereignty for far too long. Bill S-2 must respect our inherent jurisdiction and put an end to policies that legislate our people out of existence,” says Chief Gordon Bluesky of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in a call to remove the second-generation cut-off rule.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is calling on the federal government to end the second-generation cut-off rule in the "Indian Act."
This legislated discrimination keeps many First Nations people from passing their status on to their children and grandchildren.
SCO is calling for the rule to be replaced with a one-parent rule, so status can be passed on when at least one parent is entitled to it.
You can help call for an end to the second-generation cut-off rule.
SCO encourages our citizens—and everyone affected by this rule—to contact their Member of Parliament and ask them to remove this discriminatory policy.
Learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved on our website: scoinc.mb.ca/end-legislated-discrimination/
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PINAYMOOTANG FIRST NATION
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is sharing three career opportunities on behalf of Pinaymootang First Nation.
The Nation is seeking a Director of Education to provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of kindergarten to grade 12 education programs and services within the community.
Pinaymootang is also hiring a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support strong financial accountability across the organization.
There is also an opening for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to provide professional HR leadership and support a respectful, compliant, and effective workplace.
Apply for any of these opportunities by Friday, March 20, 2026.
Learn more about the positions by visiting: scoinc.mb.ca/pinaymootang-jobs/
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VISIT SCO’S STATUS CARD CLINIC IN SAGKEENG: MARCH 17
Do you need to renew, replace, or register for a Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS), also known as a secure status card?
If so, you may wish to attend our clinic at Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation for our citizens on:
✦ Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
✦ Time: 10 am to 4 pm
✦ Location: Sagkeeng Youth Rec Center, Arena on South Shore, Highway 11
Walk-in appointments available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Remember to bring valid identification to apply for your status card.
For more information, contact the Prevention Department:
Phone: 431-964-0084
Email: Admin.prevention@sagkeeng.ca
To learn more about our Status Card Program, visit: scoinc.mb.ca/status-cards/
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SCO represents 32 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.
Programs and Services
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) works to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance the inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions of Anishinaabe and Dakota citizens, by working in critical areas such as Child and Family Services, Health Transformation, Justice, Water and Environment, Harm Reduction, Jordan’s Principle, Crisis Response, Non-Insured Health Benefits, Status Card and IDs, Traditional Healers, and First Nations Veterans.
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!