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
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.
SCED Economic Reconciliation Business Forum
Join us for presentations, speakers, trade show booths, networking reception, and more.
Space is limited so register today!
June 13 and 14, 2023
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
Winnipeg, MB
SCO Golf Tournament
Join us for our upcoming 6th Annual Golf Tournament!
Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Kingswood Golf and Country Club La Salle, MB
The goal of our yearly tournament is to have fun while raising funds to provide scholarships for southern First Nation students enrolled in university or college. We believe education is key to a better future and prosperous communities, and we recognize the hard work and commitment that First Nation students put into their studies.
Register today! More information can be found here.
Grand Chief
Jerry Daniels
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.
Media
SCO represents 34 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+, anti-racism, and Treaty Rights, as well as information on how to Get Your Benefits! and a curated list to read, watch and listen!
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SCO CHANGEMAKER: MIKE WEST
In our ongoing recognition of National Indigenous History Month, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) would like to draw your attention to another one of our amazing citizens.
Bloodvein First Nation’s Mike West is an educator of the Anishinaabemowin language, culture, and land at the Miskooseepi School.
As a way to re-engage the students following the COVID-19 pandemic, he and the other teachers at Miskooseepi school put an emphasis on land-based education, something that West knows can act as a form of therapy.
Mike recognizes the importance of language in knowing our land, culture, and selves, and he wants to connect youth to their language, which he believes is a key to helping people heal.
“If you know who you are and if you know who your identity is, you know how to heal yourself.”
In addition to being an educator, West is also a Knowledge Keeper and pipe carrier, and often performs ceremonies throughout the province.
Keep checking this page every day this month for stories about more #SCOChangemakers from our beautiful Nations.
#SCOINCMB #BloodveinFirstNation #educator #teacher #FirstNations #Indigenous #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth #NIHM
OUR TRUE COLOURS
…Were unveiled at our recent community engagement session aimed to address racism in the health care system.
Tara Myran and Barb Esau, from the Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s (SCO) Health Transformation team, recently visited with Elders from the Swan Lake First Nation.
As part of their presentation, Tara and Barb talked about the matching colours on their ribbon skirts.
The colours and their meanings were gifted in ceremony by Dakota Elder Wanbdi Wakita.
Blue is for the “hidden stuff,” red is for “revealing the words,” and yellow is for “a new way of doing things.”
Which is exactly what our Tara, Barb, and our entire Health Transformation team are trying to do.
Together, we will develop high quality, culturally safe health systems that are designed by and under the leadership of SCO First Nations.
Learn more about our Health Transformation program by visiting: scoinc.mb.ca/health-transformation
#SCOINCMB #FirstNation #Health #HealthTransformation #AntiRacism #SwanLake #Engagement
ACCESS TRADITIONAL HEALING
Would you like to access traditional healing, but you don’t know where to start?
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) Traditional Healers Program can help you to access traditional ceremonies, medicines, land-based teachings, along with culture camps, and sharing circles, along with mentorship opportunities for youth to learn from traditional healers.
Members of SCO Nations can access the Traditional Healers Program free of charge.
Reach out by:
Email: traditionalhealers@scoinc.mb.ca
Phone: 204-946-1869 or toll free: 1-866-876-9701
Visit our website to learn more about: scoinc.mb.ca/traditionalhealers/
#SCOINCMB #TraditionalHealing #wellness #healing #health #FirstNations #Indigenous #Manitoba #Dakota #Anishnaabe
📢 HELP SCO WITH SOCIAL MEDIA 📢
Are you an experienced communicator that is passionate about health or child welfare? If yes, we want to hear from you!
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is seeking two highly motivated people to join our team as Communication Officers for Child Welfare and for Health Transformation.
In these positions, you will be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading, and creating content and work collaboratively to coordinate communications materials.
If you think you are a good fit for one or both of these positions, apply by 4:30 PM on Friday, June 9, 2023.
For more information or to apply either position, visit: scoinc.mb.ca/category/careers/
#SCOINCMB #careers #opportunities #jobs #FirstNation #Indigenous #comms #communications #media #childwelfare #health #Winnipeg #Manitoba
PROTECTING OUR SACRED WATERS
Staff from the Environment Team at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) continue the critical work of testing and monitoring our Nations’ water sources.
We have commenced our spring water quality monitoring of 7 lakes and 20 rivers, with a focus on western Nations and along Lake Manitoba and Lake Manitoba tributaries.
Water samples are being analyzed for routine water chemistry, total metals, bacteria, nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), and algae.
All waterways will be monitored again in the summer and in the fall.
SCO-member First Nations will then use the results from our testing program to inform the decision-making process around water and its usage in their own region.
We must continue to do all we can do protect this sacred and life-giving resource.
To learn more about the work SCO is doing to protect our sacred water, please visit: scoinc.mb.ca/protecting-our-sacred-water/
#SCOINCM #FirstNation #water #waterislife #waterquality #environment #climate #Manitoba
