It was an honour to be present at the Indigenous Heritage and History Gathering organized by The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centers. Bringing together Residential School Survivors, Inter-generational Survivors, Indigenous storytellers, keepers of knowledge, leaders, researchers, and community members, it was a space grounded in […]
Last summer’s wildfire season had devastating impacts across northern Manitoba. While we cannot prevent every fire, we can strengthen coordination, preparedness, and our ability to protect lives. In Thompson, I met with City Council to discuss evacuation planning, emergency communications, and the critical supports needed for Thompson as a hub community that receives evacuees from […]
I recently travelled to Tadoule Lake to visit the Sayisi Dene First Nation, both as your Member of Parliament and as Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs. During this visit, I toured the school, met with Chief and Council alongside departmental officials, and engaged in meaningful dialogue about infrastructure, housing, and community priorities. I also […]
In honor of Black History Month, I met with members of Thompson’s Black community to discuss shared priorities, including immigration challenges and the economic opportunities that come from stronger collaboration between Black and Indigenous communities. Economic development in the North is strongest when communities support each other and lift each other up. When Black-owned businesses […]
I was at the Northern Leadership Roundtable, Thompson- where I joined Premier Wab Kinew, MP Terry Duguid, and Provincial Ministers Bushie and Minister Kennedy at the Northern Leaders Roundtable, hosted at Thompson Regional Community Center, Thompson discussing economic opportunities that include and benefit Indigenous communities. We talked about infrastructure needs, economic development opportunities for Manitobans. […]
From January 13–16, 2026, our team proudly supported residents across Churchill–Keewatinook Aski with in-person registration for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. We know that access to affordable oral health care is essential, particularly in northern and remote communities, so we made it a priority to meet people where they are. During these outreach days, we […]
I joined federal ministers, Grand Chief Garrison Settee, Chief David Monias, and the Cross Lake Council in Pimicikamak to see firsthand the aftermath of the power crisis that devastated this community over the new year. We had a serious roundtable discussion on action plans to ensure this never happens again – not just in Cross […]
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