Treaty Nº2 “Manitoba Post Treaty” was concluded on Monday, August 21, 1871 at Manitoba Post
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- August 20, 2020
Treaty 2 Territory – The last time a Powwow was held in Obushkudayang (Lake St. Martin First Nation) was in 1875; 147 years ago. That was – until this weekend. The sound of the beautiful drums, singing, jingles, bells and whistles retuned to Obushkudayang as they hosted a Powwow as part of their Treaty Celebrations. This
READ MORETreaty 2 Territory – Eagle Island along the western shores of Lake Manitoba is the local beach for those in Kakakwekejeong also known as Ebb and Flow First Nation. Eagle Island was once a place of sacred ceremonies including Sundance by late ceremonial leader Roderick Levasseur. It the 80’s, the beach was a popular destination
READ MORETreaty 2 Territory – In conjunction with their Annual Treaty Days Celebration, Skownan First Nation has plans underway to host a Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the making of Treaty 2 by chiefs/headman and representatives of the Crown at Manitoba House on August 2nd, 1871. The event will showcase musical and dance performances, cultural
READ MORETreaty 2 Territory – Aniin Anishinaabak. It was a wonderful week in Lake Manitoba last week as we completed our Canoe Camp for the Zaagaate Jordan’s Principle Program. The youth had an awesome time. Every morning we started off acknowledging all life and giving thanks for the abundance of what the land gives us to
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SKOWNAN FIRST NATION AND MOSSEY RIVER MUNICIPALITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CEDI PROGRAM TO FOSTER ECONOMIC COLLABORATION August 8, 2022 Treaty 2 Territory – Skownan First Nation and Mossey River Municipality are proud to announce their participation in the First Nation-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI), a national program delivered jointly by Cando
READ MORETreaty 2 Territory – Mother Nature blessed us with the most gorgeous day on Friday, August 5th as our Treaty 2 Territory Regional Offices attended the 24th Annual Traditional Pow Wow in O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation. While in O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi, we had the opportunity to meet and visit leadership and so many citizens from the Nation while
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