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 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.
SCO Annual Golf Tournament
SCO invites you to attend the Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, August 28, 2025!
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.
SCO is pleased to award 18 students with a scholarship every year, thanks to our wonderful sponsors!
More information can be found here!
SCO Recognizes Changemakers In June
SCO is hosting a campaign to celebrate National Indigenous History Month.
Throughout the month of June, SCO will recognize a daily southern First Nation Changemaker on our social media channels.
Search for the #SCOChangemaker hashtag on our social media to find the posts!
Read more about the campaign here.
Interested in events? Visit our events webpage here!
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“THREE YEARS IN THE MAKING”
That’s how Chief Lawrence Letander of Dauphin River First Nation describes a remarkable new facility in his community.
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on Dauphin River’s sparkling new Wellness Centre.
The centre features a full-sized gymnasium, locker rooms, and even a commercial kitchen.
The goal is for it to be a hub of physical and mental wellness for the people of Dauphin River.
The other hope is to be able use this state-of-the-art facility during the Nation’s upcoming Treaty Days.
SCO lifts up Chief Letander, along with Councillors Ryan Anderson, Derek Letander, and John Stagg for bringing this beautiful and much-needed initiative to your Nation!
We hope three years of work leads to a lifetime of enjoyment!
#SCOINCMB #SCOYouth #SCOHealth #DauphinRiverFirstNation #DauphinRiver #FirstNations #health #healing #wellness #gym #health #physicalactivity #leaders #leadership #MovementisMedicine #IRTC #interlake #TreatyTwo #Manitoba
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SCO RECOGNIZES CHANGEMAKERS IN JUNE
SCO is hosting a campaign to celebrate National Indigenous History Month.
Throughout the month of June, SCO IS recognizing a southern First Nation Changemaker on our social media channels each day.
Search for the #SCOChangemaker hashtag on our social media to find the posts!
Read more about the campaign here: scoinc.mb.ca/changemakers2025/
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SCO DONATION DRIVE IS ENDING NOW
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) expresses gratitude to the many generous donors who dropped off supplies to support the thousands of citizens who were displaced due to fires in northern Manitoba.
As many of our northern relatives are now able to return home, SCO is ending our donation drive effective immediately.
Our offices are full of donated goods that we are working to distribute.
Our hearts are also full, thanks to the generosity and kindness we witnessed from friendly Manitobans as evacuation unfolded!
Your contributions have made an incredible difference in supporting our relatives during this challenging time.
SCO is no longer accepting donations.
Miigwetch, pidamaya ye, and thank you to everyone who supported our donation drive.
#SCOINCMB #MKONorth #donationdrive #closed #wildfires #evacuees #FirstNations #Indigenous #wildfireevacuation #drive #support #community #Winnipeg #TreatyOne #FriendlyManitoba #Manitoba
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Thanks for all the coordination, we really appreciate it
CELEBRATING SCO CHANGEMAKER: WENDY SINCLAIR
As we honour Indigenous History Month throughout the month of June, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is proud to highlight remarkable Changemakers from our SCO member Nations.
Today, we recognize Wendy Sinclair from Brokenhead Ojibway Nation.
Wendy is the owner/operator of Pretty Windy Designs.
Graduating from the Fashion Design Program at MC College in 2016, Wendy has been in business for herself ever since.
She comes by her sewing skills naturally and credits her grandmother and aunties for passing on their gifts.
Wendy tells us her grandma Marie Sinclair specialized in making star blankets.
We are so proud to now showcase her granddaughter’s talents.
Wendy recently created the cutest little ribbon shirts and skirts for the Head Start graduates in her First Nation.
You can reach Wendy and check out her beautiful designs, including the shirts and skirts she made for the Head Start grads, on Instagram (@prettywindydesigns) and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063675154956
Stay tuned to SCO’s social media channels to meet more SCO Changemakers during Indigenous History Month.
For more information, or to see our current list of 2025 SCO Changemakers, visit: scoinc.mb.ca/changemakers2025/
#SCOINCMB #SCOChangemaker #FirstNation #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth #NIHM #Indigenous #culture #celebration #healing #sewing #dreaming #graduation #designer #BrokenheadOjibwayNation #Brokenhead #Ojibway #Manitoba #TreatyOne
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SCO CELEBRATES OPENING OF OODENA GAS & CONVENIENCE
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) proudly joined Treaty One leadership and staff this morning in celebrating the soft opening of Oodena Gas & Convenience—the first business to launch at Naawi-Oodena, located on Taylor Avenue near Kenaston.
Chiefs describe the facility as a symbol of hope, progress, and economic opportunity for the people of Treaty One and the City of Winnipeg.
Naawi-Oodena, which means "centre of the heart and community" in Anishinaabemowin, is located west of Kenaston Boulevard at Grant Avenue in Winnipeg.
The official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the business is set to take place on Friday, July 25, 2025.
The opening is taking place in conjunction with the launch of the 4th Annual Anishinaabe Days Celebration at Naawi-Oodena.
SCO congratulates the current and past leadership of the Treaty One Development Corporation, along with our member First Nations—Brokenhead Ojibway First Nation, Long Plain First Nation, Peguis First Nation, Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation, Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation—on this significant achievement.
More than two decades in the making, the opening of this business marks the beginning of a new era in urban economic renewal and development, led by First Nations.
SCO looks forward to supporting Oodena Gas & Convenience, along with future developments on the site.
To learn more about the 4th Annual Anishinaabe Days Celebration, visit: treaty1.ca/event/4th-annual-anishinaabe-days/
#SCOINCMB #TreatyOneNations #gas #conveniencestore #historic #milestone #leadership #development #OodenaGasandConvenience #TreatyOne #NaawiOodena #urbanreserve #Winnipeg #leaders #leadership #development #economicdevelopment #economicsovereignty #landback #Manitoba
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