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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A LOOK BACK AT SCO'S VETERANS SUMMIT
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) recently hosted our Fourth Annual First Nations Veterans Summit in Winnipeg on Treaty One Territory.
Veterans, family members, and leaders gathered to recognize the sacrifices of First Nations service members and to learn more about available supports and services for Veterans.
The day included a pipe ceremony, songs, opening remarks/greetings, and a keynote speech by Veteran Dennis MacKenzie.
SCO's Justin Woodcock was recognized for his work and blanketed with a poppy quilt by his colleagues.
Justin reflects that this Summit was our best one yet!
"This was our fourth annual Veteran Summit and four is a sacred number," he shared. "It really shows through—the Summit has come full circle and has really grown."
Chi miigetch, pidamaya ye, and thank you to all the Veterans, families, guest speakers, and Chiefs who joined us.
SCO remains dedicated to advocating for the support our Veterans deserve.
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To learn more about SCO’s First Nation Veterans Program, visit: scoinc.mb.ca/veterans-program/
#SCOINCMB #SCOVeterans #FirstNations #LestWeForget #TreatyOne
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REMEMBRANCE AND CELEBRATION
Both came together in a beautiful way as the Long Plain First Nation marked Indigenous Veterans Day.
Almost 20 drums and dozens of registered dancers filled the Keeshkeemaquah Gaming Centre with incredible sights and sounds, as the Nation played host to its’ annual Veterans pow wow.
Youth Chief Lacy Bird of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) joined Long Plain Chief David Meeches, along with other local leadership, in honouring our Veterans and their families.
The pow wow was just one in a series of events held this past weekend to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice that Indigenous Veterans have made while serving in Canada's military and police services—that also included SCO’s fourth annual First Nations Veterans Summit in Winnipeg.
Every November, SCO devotes much of our outreach and advocacy to recognizing and honouring the service of First Nations Veterans, all while providing the assistance they need to thrive in their communities.
SCO thanks Chief Meeches and the Long Plain First Nation for sharing in that mandate and for hosting a beautiful and fitting event to honour those who have served.
#SCOINCMB #SCOVeterans #LongPlainFirstNation #LestWeForget #IndigenousVeterans
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Congratulations to Brokenhead Ojibway Nation!
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ROOTED IN NATIONHOOD: ACCESS SCO'S IMPACT REPORT
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) had a productive 2025-2026 fiscal year.
You can read all about it in our 2025-2026 Impact Report.
The report looks back on a year of programs, services, advocacy, and public education initiatives across our 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota member Nations.
The theme for this year's report is "Rooted in Nationhood: Building a Strong Future."
It recognizes the knowledge, cultures, and teachings that guide our work and our commitment to advocating for and supporting a stronger future for our Nations.
From health, justice, and child and family services to economic development, Veterans, and community safety, the report shares program accomplishments, statistics, key initiatives, partnerships, events, and priorities from the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
The report also includes SCO’s audited financial statements. These provide detailed financial information, including revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and notes, along with a report from an independent auditor.
SCO is committed to transparency and accountability.
We encourage citizens, member Nations, partners, and the public to read the report, review our financial statements, and learn more about our work and operations.
Read the full 2025-2026 SCO Impact Report: scoinc.mb.ca/impact-reports/
#SCOINCMB #impactreport #leadership #FirstNations #Manitoba
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BUSINESS IS BLOSSOMING
We would now like you to meet Holly Robb.
The Minegoziibe Anishanabe citizen has been sewing and beading since she was 16 years of age.
She credits her kookums (grandmothers), Caroline Simpson and Gloria Thompson, with introducing her to those forms of expression.
Now she is carrying the family legacy forward with her business "Blossom’s Technique."
Holly has created her own line of sewn and beaded items, with ribbon handbags being a unique specialty.
To learn more or to get in touch with Holly, you’re asked to visit her Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589994084579
We wish Holly every success with Blossom's Technique. We know her kookums would be very proud.
#SCOINCMB #SCOArtist #MinegoziibeAnishanabe #artisan #Manitoba
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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.
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!