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AMC Honours the Life and Legacy of Marion Ironquill Meadmore
February 20, 2025 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) joins First Nations across the country in mourning the passing of Marion Ironquill Meadmore, a legal pioneer and tireless advocate for First Nations rights, sovereignty, and portability of First Nations rights. A trailblazer in First Nations nationhood, Meadmore founded key institutions […]
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Treaty Three Police Service Mourns the Passing of First Chief of Police, Brian Rupert
February 19, 2025 (Kenora) – It is with great sadness that Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) announces the passing of J. Brian Rupert, the first Chief of Police of T3PS and father of Deputy Chief Tricia Rupert. His leadership and dedication were instrumental in establishing T3PS, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to guide the […]
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Eabametoong First Nation Mourns the Passing of Joseph David Missewace
February 19, 2025 EABAMETOONG FIRST NATION, ON: Eabametoong First Nation (EFN) Chief Sol Atlookan, on behalf of Eabametoong First Nation Council, sends condolences to the family, friends and community following the passing of Joseph (Jojo) David Missewace, who passed away with his family by his side on February 18, 2025 at Thunder Bay Regional Health […]
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A Tribute to Steve Basil from Simpcw
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UBCIC Remembers and Honours Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla, Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson
February 13, 2025 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – February 13, 2025) The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is mourning the loss of Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla, Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson, a towering figure in the fight for Indigenous rights in Canada. UBCIC extends our deepest condolences to his wife Bev […]
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Statement on the deaths at Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation
The Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan and the team at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the loss of four people on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation this week. “We were devastated to hear of the deaths and stand in solidarity with the community […]
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Former Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations CEO passes away – Pipestone Flyer
Feb 07, 2025 Herrera ‘worked tirelessly to advance First Nations’ inherent and Treaty rights’ Susan Bobbi Herrera, the former chief executive officer of the Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations and Maskwacis resident, has passed away. “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community of […]
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Honours Life and Legacy of Susan Bobbi Herrera
(February 5, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today after Susan Bobbi Herrera, former Chief Executive Officer of the Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations, began her spirit journey. “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and […]
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IAAW: MEDIA RELEASE – For Immediate Release
Edmonton, AB, February 3, 2025: We sadly announce the passing of Margaret Pariseau, lovingly known as Marggo, on January 31, 2025 at the age of 72. Marggo was there in the earliest days of Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, an organization to help Indigenous women be heard and bring their issues […]
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Leo Marvin Sakchekapo – Obituary – TBNewsWatch.com
January 31, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leo Marvin Sakchekapo, age 58 years, unexpectedly in his home of North Caribou Lake First Nation on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Leo was born on January 19, 1967 in Round Lake to Greta (née Mekenack) and Caleb Sr. Sakchekapo. He was […]
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