The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said Canada’s push for economic growth must include First Nations as full partners, warning current plans risk repeating past inequities. “First Nations are ready to be part of that future — but we will not accept being left behind while it is built on our lands,” said Kyra Wilson, Grand … Read more
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issued the following statement on Bill C-21, Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act: “The AMC reaffirms that First Nations are sovereign peoples whose inherent rights predate the formation of Canada […] While the AMC recognizes that Métis rights are affirmed under section 35(1) of the Constitution Act, … Read more
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) acknowledges the passage of the 2025 federal budget and reiterates deep concern regarding the federal government’s planned two-percent reductions at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown–Indigenous Relations (CIRNAC). Grand Chief Kyra Wilson stated that these reductions must not affect the essential programs and front-line services relied upon by First Nations citizens … Read more
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says Budget 2025 fails to deliver the Treaty- and sovereignty-based investments First Nations need, despite commitments to clean water, infrastructure financing, and economic participation. “Good intentions are not the same as reconciliation,” said Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The AMC flagged cuts to Indigenous Services and Crown-Indigenous Relations, the absence of … Read more
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Grand Chief Kyra Wilson are calling for Treaty-based engagement and recognition of Dakota sovereignty as Canada advances its Major Projects Office (MPO) and supply-chain infrastructure plans. In a 90-minute virtual session framed as a Manitoba follow-up to the Prime Minister’s First Nations Summit, leaders criticized the short notice … Read more
Grand Chief Kyra Wilson of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) has written to Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and Premier Wab Kinew urging the inclusion of regional First Nations leaders at the July 22 First Ministers’ Meeting on U.S. tariffs. Wilson says past trade decisions made without First Nations input have caused “environmental … Read more
Following a high-level summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) regarding the controversial Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy Act, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is calling for a fundamental shift in the relationship between Canada and First Nations. “We are not here to be managed, referenced, or consulted as a formality. We are sovereign … Read more
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs made a statement in response to budget 2013. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs stated that it was extremely disappointed with the 2013 budget, adding that there was no new money for First Nations people and the extent to which existing program and service dollars will be maintained or secure is … Read more
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the AMC First Nations Women’s Committee (FNWC) acknowledge the hard work and determination of Indigenous community women, women’s organizations, women leadership and their non-Indigenous counterparts to ensure Canada’s national tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women continues to be a critical … Read more
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs grand chief Derek Nepinak issued a statement on the occasion of the Prime Minister Stephen Harper's (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) announcement that member of Parliament Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B) was named as the new minister of Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada. The full statement is available online. Call 204-957-8450.
