READ REPORT HERE Indigenous people in Manitoba pump billions of dollars to the provincial economy each year, according to a new report that aims to give a clearer picture of the economic impact of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. Total spending by Indigenous governments, businesses and households in the province added up to $9.3…
2018 Christmas Break Friday, December 21, 2018 – Offices close at 3 PM Monday, December 24, 2018 – Offices close for Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 25, 2018 – Offices close for Christmas Day Wednesday, December 26, 2018 – Offices close for Boxing Day Thursday, December 27, 2018 – Offices open Friday, December 28, 2018 –…
Long Plain First Nation and Arrowhead Development Corporation is pleased to announce our Petro-Canada located on our Madison Reserve has been nominated for 2018 Associate of the Year Award from Petro-Canada. “You were nominated because of the leadership you provide you team, your territory, and your community. You also consistently maintain high standards with your strong…
Long Plain First Nation and the Portage la Prairie School Division (PLPSD) have finalized an agreement that will house staff and students of Long Plain School under the PLPSD umbrella. Once ratified, the agreement would see the approximately 196 Long Plain students receive federal funding on par to what students within the Portage Division currently…
Notice to Long Plain First Nation Tribal Citizens Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Information Meetings Date Place Location Address Time Mon. Dec. 10/18 LPFN AGM – Spirit Lodge 149 YQT. E. 10 AM – Noon Tues. Dec. 11/18 BDN Info Mtg. – Little Teaching Lodge 205 College St. 5 PM – 7 PM Wed.…
Customers young and old turned out in droves to get a taste of the region’s first legal cannabis dispensary. High Tide, Ultra Sour, Super Skunk and Ghost Train Haze are just a couple varieties of the herb available at the retail store, located at 79 Keesekeemaquah Drive at the west end of Crescent Road on…
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…
Are you between 10 – 15 years of age? Do you like sports? Are you interested in policing? Do you want to be a part of a group? Teamwork? Are you looking to get involved in the community? Do you want to make friends? Are you interested in lacrosse, archery or survival skills? Do you like…
Yesterday was the Day of Reconciliation at Keeshkeemaquah Centre, just outside Portage la Prairie. About 300 people were there, and most wore orange t–shirts in support of residential school victims. The event was hosted by Long Plain First Nation, and Chief Dennis Meeches says it’s something that tugs at the heart. “I look back on…
Over the past week, Long Plain First Nation (LPFN) Chief & Council along with Arrowhead Development Corporation have been honoring and recognizing LPFN Community Members with the Volunteerism Appreciation Award. In addition to their recognition, each received beautiful art work as a gift. Those recognized were: Naomi Myran-Fosseneuve Jason and Amy Prince Robert Francis Denise…