On May 1st, 2020, Long Plain First Nation (LPFN) received a Financial Management System (FMS) Certificate from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This means their finance and administrative governance practices now meet FMB standards, which are based on internationally recognized standards of financial management. About Long Plain First Nation: A signatory to Treaty…
For members who did not get a copy of the 2018-2019 Annual Report, you can now download below. Download Here
Dates Locations Time Wednesday, Dec.4, 2019 Spirit Lodge, Long Plain #6 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 Keeshkeemaquah Reserve 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Purpose of the Tribal Workshops To present, review and discuss: 1. the proposed “Schedule F” Honorarium Scale for Chief and Council; 2. and two by-Laws: a. Curfew of…
Canada and Treaty One First Nations sign Comprehensive Settlement Agreement for Kapyong Barracks August 30, 2019 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces In the spirit of collaboration and renewed relationships, the Government of Canada and the Treaty One First Nations today signed a Comprehensive Settlement Agreement for the former Kapyong Barracks…
OTTAWA — The abandoned Kapyong Barracks lands could include a daycare, hotel, Indigenous hospice, war museum and gas bar, according to initial renderings of how local First Nations envision the site. Renderings commissioned by Treaty One First Nations show the the 160-acre site could also include sports facilities and mixed-use buildings, in the first detailed…
Portage la Prairie is getting its first new hotel in three decades thanks to an initiative on an urban reserve. Long Plain First Nation will spend $10 million to build a Microtel Inn and Suites on its urban reserve along the TransCanada Highway at Portage. Read full article here
Yesterday Long Plain First Nation voted in their new Chief and Council for the next four years. Long Plain First Nation voted in their new Chief and Council for the next four years. Voters took to the polls from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Spirit Lodge and all other designated voting stations. Votes were…
Through the smoke of burning sage and sweetgrass the future of the Kapyong Barracks site in south Winnipeg became a little clearer Wednesday morning. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — Manitoba’s lone member of cabinet — and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan gathered with 10 First Nations Chiefs and Grand Chiefs at Assiniboia…
Long Plain First Nation is seeking a full-time Coordinator for the Jordan’s Principle program. The purpose of the program is to develop and implement a program that will respect the values, beliefs and culture of children and youth. This will ensure we are providing the services needed for children and youth with disabilities. We need…
Joint Statement from Long Plain First Nation & Dakota Plains Wahpeton First Nation This is a joint statement from our Councils confirming we will work together as one community during the Full Lockdown. This statement dated November 19, 2020, will serve to confirm the following: 1. Security. The roads into both communities are blocked off…
TO: LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION TRIBAL MEMBERS FROM: Isaias Harper, Pandemic Coordinator CC: Chief and Council As of November 9, 2020, at 12:01AM, the Southern Health Sante Sud Region will be going into the Critical Level (Red Zone) under the Provincial Pandemic Response System. Long Plain First Nation is situated in the Southern Health Region…
Title: Administrative Assistant Reports to: LPFN Land Managers Date: October 2020 GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY The LPFN Land Administrative Assistant aids and support to the Land Managers within LPFN Land Governance Building. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Able to work independently. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible to ensure all administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner…
COVID-19 UPDATE TO ALL LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION TRIBAL CITIZENS, EMPLOYEES AND GUESTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 EFFECTIVE IMMIDIATELY As per Chief & Council and the Pandemic Coordinator: Facial coverings are mandatory and are required upon entry to any and all LPFN and ADC entities and must be worn in all common areas. Failure to…
Community Health Nurse Positions 0.8 EFT Registered Nurse, CRNM Certificate POSITION PURPOSE As part of the Long Plain Health care team, the Community Health Nurses deliver comprehensive health promotion, community health and disease prevention programs for health concerns identified by the community. These programs are designed in partnership with community members and leaders and…
LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION NOTICE TO OFF-RESERVE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 18+ YEARS OF AGE & AND 65+ YEARS OF AGE COVID RELIEF Eligibility Criteria: Tribal citizens must be 18 years of age as of September 11, 2020. Current bank statement, or cheque stub. Completed application for COVID relief off-reserve request form provided by LPFN. Deadline for…
HOUSING SELECTION 55+ Units Joyce Lillie Larry Prince Josephine Longclaws Cecilia Roulette Joe Cameron Ivy Peters Disability Units – 68 Robert Francis Pam Peters 113 Keesh Drive Gage Woods 126 Rodeo Bay (Burn-out) Pam Wescoupe 6- One Bedroom Units Shane Woods (Rivers unit ) Sheila Myran (near store) Troy Meeches (near store) Jessie Laporte (Rivers…
The Long Plain First Nation Housing Manager is to carry out and/or oversee a wide variety of housing related tasks and responsibilities. Reports housing matters to the Chief and Council. Reports general administration matters to the Tribal Administrator and/or Councillor with Portfolio for program direction. The incumbent will liaise with external agencies and organizations in…
The Keeshkeemaquah urban reserve beside Portage recently completed some housing for 55-plus residents, and is working on more. “We are working on some more 55-plus triplexes — a couple of them — and a duplex here,” says Chief Dennis Meeches. “It’s a disability duplex just on Cottonwood Drive.” Meeches notes they are also working on…
