Christmas Cheer Board Hamper Applications
The Christmas Cheer Board provides grocery hampers & gifts for children 14 years and under during the holiday season.
November 8th is National Aboriginal Veterans Day
When I was about 4 years old, somebody dressed me up my Dad’s war uniform, complete with his boots, helmet, boots and his rifle, all the things he needed in WWIII was never privileged to learn the details of his service to our country, but we should all take time on National Aboriginal Veterans Day, November 8th to honor all our veterans who fought for our country.To my Dad, Amos Demas and for the countless others who did not make it back. We are forever grateful. Rick Demas
Circles for Reconciliation managed a Photo Op with the New Premier
Premier Wab Kinew (MLA for Fort Rouge) made Canadian history by becoming the only First Nation to ascend to the office of Premiership of a Canadian Province, along with five other Indigenous people. Premier Kinew is also Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, International Relations and Minister responsible for Indigenous Reconciliation. In other firsts marking Canadian history was the appointment of three First Nations people to Cabinet postings. Nahanni Fontaine (MLA for St. Johns) has become Minister of Families, Minister responsible for Accessibility and Minister responsible for Gender Equity. Bernadette Smith (MLA for Point Douglas) has become Minister of Housing, Addictions and…
True Story Part Two airs Sept 30 on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Eagle Vision Video Productions Ltd., an Indigenous Production company and the History Channel have teamed up to produce "True Story - Part Two", a two-hour documentary that explores Canada's colonial past and illuminates a possible path forward by examining such issues as Residential Schools and the Indian Act. If these past colonial instances could be conveyed to Non-Indigenous Canadians in an impactful way, just maybe "we can move forward as a nation". "True Story Part Two" producers hope that “through authentic storytelling ... [in] an inspiring and uplifting tone", they hope to show "what Canada could truly be if we…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day
This coming Saturday on Sept 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.September 30 was originally called Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots movement started in 2013 by Phyllis Webstad in her response to her "Residential School experience".September 30 is now an official Canadian holiday, created by "Federal Statute".The Circles for Reconciliation team will be at the march starting at The Forks, Saturday, September 30th. We will be at the circle near the Manitoba Children’s Museum at 10:30 am. You will see us in our CFR t-shirts with orange accessories and/or Orange Shirts. More details to come.
AMC and Elections Manitoba Introduce Groundbreaking Declaration of First Nation Guarantor for Proof of Identity Voters Form
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Elections Manitoba are trying to make it easier for First Nations people to vote in the October 3, 2023 Provincial Election. Elections Manitoba is working with the AMC to overcome one of the most common barriers that inhibits First Nation People from Voting - the lack of proper identification. To overcome this obstacle, "a declaration of First Nations guarantor for proof of identity form"has been developed to replace any government issued ID. The form must be filled out by your home community leadership, the Chief, or a Council Member or the Band Membership…
National Indigenous Peoples Day Photo Gallery
Circles for Reconciliation (CFR) served up over 600 hot dogs and burgers at this year's National Indigenous Peoples Day which took place on June 21 at Sargeant Tommy Prince Place in Winnipeg’s North End.Close to 800 people attended our first ever summer solstice event enjoying the performances of invited PowWow dancers, Inuit Throat Singers, the music of Morgan Grace on fiddle accompanied by Steven Ginther on guitar as well as the affable antics provided by Charles Lauder, aka, Sleepy the Clown. Attendees also witnessed the building of a traditional Indigenous Teepee, courtesy of Retired Corporal Lester V. Houle of the…
Stanley Cup coming to Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
The Stanley Cup will be coming to Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 states Tim Whitecloud, Zach Whitecloud’s father. Zach Whitecloud along with the team members of the Vegas Golden Knights captured the Stanley Cup in Game 5 over the Florida Panthers. About "200 Band members" from Zach's home community gathered together at the local community hall to cheer on one of their own to capture the Stanley Cup on the evening of June 13, 2023.
Day Scholars Class Action settlement open until October 4 2023
An advocacy group, Justice for Day Scholars 2021, wants to get the word out that the application form for the Day Scholars Class Action settlement is still open until October 4, 2023 for survivors to apply for compensation. If you know anybody affected by this settlement agreement, you should send them this LINK. Even if this person has since passed on, tell their beneficiaries that they can apply for the deceased's benefits if the affected Day Scholar passed away on or after May 30, 2005. The website has a number of resources and tools to assist Day Scholars with their…
Manitoba Introduces New MMIWG2S licence plates
New "specialty" licence plates will be available this fall for Manitobans who want to support the plight of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirited people (MMIWG2S). The plates will feature the now emblematic 'Red Dress' or the 'Red Hand Print' and will be available for $70, with $30 going to support all those families that are affected by intersectoral violence against Indigenous woman. Call to Action 41. "We call upon the federal government, in consultation with Aboriginal organizations, to appoint a public inquiry into the causes of, and remedies for, the disproportionate victimization of Aboriginal women and…