2018-2019 Annual Report
For members who did not get a copy of the 2018-2019 Annual Report, you can now download below. Download Here
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Notice of Tribal Workshops for Honorarium Scale for Chief and Council and 2 By-Laws
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
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…
FIRST LOOK: Vision for 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…
New Hotel Project Made Official After Sod Turning Ceremony
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
Dennis Meeches Re-Elected Chief of Long Plain First Nation
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…
ITS OFFICIAL: Treaty 1 & Canada Sign Kapyong Barracks Agreement
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 working with partner communities to stop the Spread of COVID-19
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT- March 28, 2020 The Manitoba First Nation Police Services (MFNPS) along with First Nation Peace Officers and Security personnel from Long Plain, Swan Lake and Dakota Plains are working together to ensure our Communities borders are safe and protected from COVID-19. Any person(s) entering any of the communities and do not abide…
Need Help? Here’s How To Apply For EI & COVID-19 Related Benefits
The unfortunate reality of today is a lot of people are losing shifts, being laid off, etc because of COVID-19. If you require financial assistance at this time, you can find information below on ways the Federal Government is trying to help you through these tough times. What you require before Applying for EI: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-regular-benefit/before-applying.html How…
Long Plain in State of Emergency
**As per Chief Dennis Meeches** March 23, 2020 Long Plain Public Notice As part of our “State of Emergency“ the following steps and actions are being taken. Long Plain Emergency Center location will be the Spirit Lodge and will open tomorrow from 1 pm to 8 pm. Then daily from 8 am to 8 pm.…
P.S.A. Regarding COVID-19
LPFN Public Service Announcement March 17, 2020 COVID -19 Coronavirus Precautionary Measures: LPFN/ADC Office Closures All LPFN buildings will be closed to the public but will allow limited access to pre-determined sites until further direction of the LPFN Tribal Government and Health Services. For those who need to attend these sites, you are advised to…
Notice for Tender – Two Public Works Vehicles
The Long Plain First Nation is seeking Tenders for Two Band Vehicles, AS IS: 2005 Ford F-150 super crew cab 8 cylinder – white / 52,400 km: LPFN paid deductible $524 for mice infestation. 2002 Ford E150 Econoline XL passenger van 8 cylinder / white / 32,2637 km: Long Plain paid $1,500 to get out…
Loss of Use Community Consultation | February 25, 2020
Loss of Use Community Consultation Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm Spirit Lodge For further information, please contact Rosalind Merrick at: Administration Office – 204-252-2731 or 204-870-2422. Miigwech
Construction Readiness Information Sessions (Feb 5 & 19, 2020)
Construction Readiness Information Sessions Keesh/Portage Residence: February 5, 2020 | 1:00pm | LPET Boardroom Long Plain Residence: February 19, 2020 | 1:00pm | Band Office Boardroom Must be in attendance in order to register Topics: Fork Lift Skid Steer First Aid/CPR Flag Person Construction Expectations Resume Building Mock Interviews and more Starting March 4, 2020…
Long Plain’s Jerry Daniels to continue as SCO Grand Chief by Acclamation
Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of Southern Chiefs’ Organization will serve three more years as leader. He was acclaimed on Thursday, January 9. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Dakota Tipi First Nation. Chief Garnet Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation, Chief Cornell McLean of Lake Manitoba First Nation, and Chief Deborah Smith of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation…