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.
Treaty Days & Pow Wows in Southern Manitoba
It is time to gather and celebrate Treaties and our Anishinaabe and Dakota cultures!
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is sharing schedules for 2026 Treaty Days and pow wows for Nations and urban areas in southern Manitoba.
To see a list of Treaty Days, click here.
To view a list of pow wows, click here.
If you would like to share details about your Nation’s Treaty Day(s) or pow wow, send us an email.
Join SCO At Our Annual Golf Tournament
Join us for SCO’s Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the Kingswood Golf and Country Club.
We invite you to register for our annual golf tournament to support post-secondary education for SCO citizens!
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.
To learn more, click here.
6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk And Pow Wow
SCO is hosting the 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Pow Wow on September 30, 2026, in Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory.
This event marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
We encourage you to take part to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and support healing for all affected families.
To learn more, click here.
Interested in events? Visit our events webpage here!
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THIS IS WHAT HEALTH TRANSFORMATION LOOKS LIKE
Health Transformation (HT) staff at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) were pleased to take part in the Pinaymootang First Nation Health Fair in Treaty Two Territory.
The fair was a great opportunity for our HT team to connect with First Nation citizens, share information, and celebrate the important work happening to support health and wellness.
Pinaymootang continues to provide a strong range of health programs and services to their members and people in neighbouring communities.
The Nation has also partnered with its local health authority to offer MyHealthTeam services. These services provide coordinated, community-based care from a range of health care professionals, including physiotherapists.
Chi-miigwetch to Health Director Gwen Traverse, her team, and the leadership of Pinaymootang First Nation for the incredible work they continue to do.
SCO is grateful to take part in events like this that bring people together and promote healthier ways of life across our Nations.
To learn about the work SCO’s Health Transformation team is doing, visit our website: scoinc.mb.ca/health-transformation/
#SCOINCMB #SCOHealth #PinaymootangFirstNation #TreatyTwo #Manitoba
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POW WOW TIME IN EBB AND FLOW.
The traditional pow wow trail has wound its way to Treaty two territory this weekend. Join us now live for the Saturday afternoon Grand Entry at the mighty Ebb and Flow First Nation!
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UPDATED ELIGIBILITY FOR HEPATITIS A VACCINE
The Province of Manitoba recently updated the eligibility for the Hepatitis A vaccine.
Manitoba residents who are 6 months or older can receive 1 FREE dose of the vaccine if they:
• live in an Indigenous community in Manitoba; or
• travel regularly to an Indigenous community in Manitoba; or
• have household visitors from Indigenous communities in Manitoba
One single dose of the vaccine is highly effective.
It can provide protection for at least 10 years in a person who is healthy.
Children born on or after January 1, 2010, who meet 1 or more of the criteria above continue to be eligible to receive a second dose of the vaccine.
If you have questions about vaccines, please connect with your health care provider and/or your Nursing Station.
#SCOINCMB #SCOHealth #health #nursing #vaccines #protectyourself #HepatitisA #manitoba
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DEFINING THE FUTURE OF CFS
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) recently hosted a Leadership Forum on Child and Family Services (CFS) in Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Treaty One Territory.
The forum was guided by ceremony, prayer, and drum songs.
Over the two days, leadership and service workers received updates on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s orders and negotiations related to reforming First Nations child and family services in Canada. They also heard from southern CFS agency directors and SCO leadership about current challenges and priorities facing the child welfare system.
Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, gave a presentation on the Loving Justice Plan, a First Nations-led plan to end Canada’s discrimination in First Nations CFS, including an update on Jordan’s Principle.
SCO also shared our work with the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy to conduct an independent review. This review will help identify the true costs and resources needed to support a First Nations-led system of care.
Agency directors highlighted the need for better access to health centres, mental health services, and education, as well as supports that help keep children safe and connected to their families and Nations.
The forum also focused on next steps and strategic planning, providing an opportunity to review progress, hear directly from leaders and service providers, and discuss the work ahead for First Nations-led CFS.
Chi-miigwetch, pidamaya ye, and thank you to the Chiefs, Elders, CFS workers, partners, and presenters who joined us and contributed to these discussions.
The work continues to ensure our children and families have the supports they need, while strengthening the role of First Nations in defining the future of CFS.
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To learn more about the work SCO is doing in the area of CFS reform, visit our website: scoinc.mb.ca/sco-child-and-family-services-program/
#SCOINCMB #SCOYouth #childwelfare #EveryChildMatters #Manitoba
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ATTEND SCO’S STATUS CARD & BIRTH CERTIFICATE CLINIC IN BRANDON: SEPTEMBER 8
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 the Brandon Friendship Centre:
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: 205 College Avenue, Brandon, Treaty Two Territory
Our Childhood Claims Navigators will also be available to assist with Child and Family Services (CFS) claim forms from 11 am to 2 pm.
Walk-in appointments available on a first come, first-serve basis.
Bring valid identification to apply for your status card.
For more information, contact us by:
Telephone: 204-946-1869
Toll free: 1-866-876-9701
Email: statuscard@scoinc.mb.ca
To learn about the Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s Status Card and ID Program, visit: scoinc.mb.ca/status-cards/
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