Long Plain First Nation has begun a process of creating a Comprehensive Community Plan [CCP], which is a road-map that will help guide the community for many years into the future. The CCP is made up of 9 key areas; language and culture, health, education, social development, economic development, governance, land and resources, housing, sports…
Election Appeal Meeting – Wednesday, April 18, 2018 DOTC Finance Boardroom – Miskwaanakwadook Place Notice Of Decisions On the Election Appeals As per Article 13.27 of the Long Plain First Nation Custom Election Act; the Election Appeal Committee met two (2) days after the Election Appeal deadline, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, to determine if…
ANNOUNCEMENT – STATEMENT OF RESULTS Reference Article 12.17, within two (2) days after the election, the Electoral Officer shall post in at least three (3) conspicuous Long Plain entities/businesses and on social media, a written statement of results setting out: The names of the Candidates that were elected and their respective offices: Dennis Meeches, Chief…
Long Plain First Nation voted in their choice for Chief and Council yesterday. Re-elected for Chief Dennis Meeches says he’s looking forward to his next term. “I’ve been in office for quite a few years, and I’m just very happy that Long Plain people believe in me to lead,” says Meeches. “I’m looking forward to…
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…
Prince Ogitchita Martial Arts Systems (POMAS) students are looking to make their mark on the world stage. Grandmaster Stephen Prince had this to say. “I’ve been actively coaching and mentoring youth for many years,” says Prince. “I’ve been involved in martial arts myself for over 35 years. I’ve been honoured by the Manitoba Association for Sikaran…
OTTAWA — Almost 14 years after the Canadian military decamped from Kapyong Barracks, the federal government is set to sign an agreement with Treaty 1 First Nations, marking the first public sign of progress in divesting the property in years. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan’s office said he’ll be in Winnipeg on Wednesday to announce “the…
Last night at Long Plain Spirit Lodge, a Candidates Gathering was held with all eligible candidates running for office. A moderator was present and asked each candidate various questions related to running for office. Questions varied in scope related to local, provincial and national levels and included topics such as housing, education, addiction, wage expectations,…
A local teen has been crowned Miss Teen Manitoba recently, and has been chosen as a finalist for Miss Teen Canada this summer. 16-year-old Westpark student Ambria Jayla Myran Roulette hopes to inspire others through her opportunity to represent youth. “I hope to bring awareness to all the youth in the community,” says Roulette. “I…