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. SCO has 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.
Save the Date: Binasi Economic Development Forum in March 2027
Binasi is back!
SCO and Southern Chiefs’ Economic Development invite you to register for Binasi 2027.
Join us on March 3 and 4, 2027, at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory.
The forum will feature presentations, inspiring speakers, a trade show, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to connect, learn, and showcase First Nations economic development.
To register or to sponsor the event, click here.
SCO Honours First Nations Veterans
SCO is honouring First Nations Veterans, sharing their stories, and recognizing their service and sacrifices leading up to Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8 and Remembrance Day on November 11.
Through our First Nations Veterans Program, SCO advocates for First Nations Veterans and helps connect them with support and resources.
Visit and contribute to our Veterans’ Wall of Honour, which recognizes Veterans from SCO’s 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota member Nations.
Visit our Veterans Events page to find events and opportunities to honour those who served.
Learn more about SCO’s work to honour First Nations Veterans.
Interested in events? Visit our events webpage here!
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GRAND ENTRY: INDIGENOUS VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
The 30th Annual National Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony opens with a grand entry in Treaty One Territory.
#SCOINCMB #SCOVeterans #firstnations #lestweforget
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GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND: MEET LONG PLAIN VETERAN ROBBIE LONGCLAWS
Robbie Longclaws, a member of the Long Plain First Nation in Treaty One Territory, joined the Canadian Armed Forces to pursue career goals inspired by her grandfather.
In this video, she shares that as an Indigenous woman in the military, she felt the need to go 'above and beyond' to prove she should be there.
Serving as a Mobile Support Equipment Operator, Robbie was responsible for driving ambulances and delivering food and ammunition to her fellow military personnel.
To honour the service and sacrifices of SCO citizens like Robbie, SCO is sharing stories from First Nations Veterans leading up to Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8 and Remembrance Day on November 11.
To read profiles of other Veterans, visit SCO's Wall of Honour: scoinc.mb.ca/veterans-wall-of-honour/
To learn about SCO's First Nations Veterans Program, visit: scoinc.mb.ca/veterans-program/
#SCOINCMB #SCOVeterans #LongPlainFirstNation #lestweforget #TreatyOne
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STRONGER TOGETHER
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) hosted a Chiefs-in-Summit in Brokenhead Ojibway Nation on November 4 and 5, 2026.
Miigwetch to the host Nation for hosting this gathering.
Chiefs and proxies from the SCO member Nations came together in Treaty One Territory to review SCO’s Impact Report and financial audit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
A variety of topics were on the agenda, including federal legislation on Bill C-39; residential school denialism; the Manitoba Hydro licence renewal; and the urgent need to address issues with Child and Family Services in Manitoba.
“It’s time we step in,” said Waywayseecappo First Nation Chief Murray Clearsky, encouraging the Nations to work together to ensure children’s safety.
Presenters included former National Chief Ovide Mercredi; SCO Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jolene Mercer; Member of Parliament Leah Gazan; Phil Cavey of MNP; Shawn Scarcello, partner at Cochrane Sinclair; SCO’s Environment Director Geoff Reimer; Brokenhead Councillor Wendell Sinclair Jr.; Grand Chief Jerry Daniels; and CEO Shirlene Asham of the Southern First Nations Network of Care.
Elder Carl Stone of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation conducted a pipe ceremony and Elder Florence Paynter of Norway House Cree Nation and Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation provided prayers and a water ceremony. The Red Thunder drum group performed beautiful drum music.
Chiefs-in-Summits serve as a space for the 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations to work
together on the continued pursuit of protecting, preserving, promoting, and enhancing the inherent rights of our member Nations.
To read SCO’s Impact Report for 2025-2026, visit our website: scoinc.mb.ca/impact-reports/
Miigwetch, pidamaya ye, and thank you to all those who took part in the Summit.
#SCOINCMB #leadership #BrokenheadOjibwayNation #TreatyOne #Manitoba
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GET MOVING WITH SCO AT TONIGHT'S JETS GAME! 🏒
Winnipeg Jets fans, let's get moving!
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is raising awarenesss of diabetes and celebrating how every step, stretch, and move supports our health.
Movement is Medicine!
Keep an eye out for the SCO Team tonight at the Canada Life Centre, in Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory.
SCO's activation booths will get you moving, test your hockey skills, provide you with the opportunity to pick up SCO swag, and learn about diabetes!
📍 Lower concourse: Look for SCO to take part in a contest for a chance to win prizes!
📍 Upper concourse: Visit us to learn about SCO, diabetes, and our Movement is Medicine initiative. Enter a draw to win a door prize, featuring about $500 in Winnipeg Jets and SCO merchandise!
SCO is raising encouraging healthy movement. Get moving and stay active! Movement is Medicine!
See you at the Canada Life Centre.
#SCOINCMB #MovementisMedicine #WinnipegJets #Winnipeg #TreatyOne
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The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is wrapping up a two-day Chiefs-in-Summit.
Tune in now for the closing, with music by Red Thunder:
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Media
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Programs and Services
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, 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!