Southern Chiefs' Organization

Southern Chiefs' Organization SCO represents 33 Anishinaabe & Dakota Nations in what is now southern Manitoba https://scoinc.mb.ca/

Representing 34 southern First Nation communities in Manitoba. Protect, preserve, promote, and enhance First Nations peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process.

SCO CONGRATULATES CHIEF TRÉCHELLE BUNN ON JUSTICE ABELLA PRIZEThe Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) congratulates Chie...
10/02/2026

SCO CONGRATULATES CHIEF TRÉCHELLE BUNN ON JUSTICE ABELLA PRIZE

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) congratulates Chief Tréchelle Bunn of Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation on receiving the 2026 Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize from the Royal Society of Canada.

The award is presented to one graduating law student from each Canadian law school who is recognized for their potential to advance equity and social justice in Canada or around the world.

Chief Bunn has been doing this work long before receiving this recognition.

As SCO Youth Chief, she advocated for First Nations youth across southern Manitoba. She has represented First Nations issues internationally, including at the United Nations, and has served on Hockey Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Circle.

In 2025, Chief Bunn made history as the first woman and youngest person elected Chief of Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation.

Her commitment to reconciliation is reflected in the Reconciliation Run, which she founded to honour residential school Survivors and the children who never made it home. Chief Bunn recently completed the fifth year of the run.

This year, she graduated from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law and earned recognition for the very work she has continued throughout her leadership journey: advocating for justice and advancing the rights of First Nations people.

Congratulations, Chief Bunn, on this well-deserved recognition. SCO is proud to celebrate your leadership and the example you continue to set for First Nations youth.

Congratulations, Chief Bunn!

AMPLIFIED ACTIVITY COMING TO ROSEAU RIVER As we continue to promote our Movement is Medicine campaign, the Southern Chie...
10/02/2026

AMPLIFIED ACTIVITY COMING TO ROSEAU RIVER

As we continue to promote our Movement is Medicine campaign, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) applauds the Government of Canada, for investing $2.6 million to develop multi-use trails for Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation (RRAFN).

These new pathways will create safer, and more accessible transportation options for Roseau River citizens who choose to walk and cycle in their community.

According to a federal government media release, the project will include pedestrian road crossings, energy-efficient LED lighting, signage, benches and tree plantings to improve safety and accessibility along the new pathways.

SCO will always advocate for increased options for physical activity and improved overall health for our citizens.

Today, we congratulate the leadership of RRAFN on developing this winning fitness formula for people of all ages and abilities in your Nation.

SCO MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM TO RESUME SERVICES ON OCTOBER 5The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is pleased to ann...
10/02/2026

SCO MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM TO RESUME SERVICES ON OCTOBER 5

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is pleased to announce that its Mobile Crisis Response Team will resume services on Monday, October 5, 2026, following months of advocacy to restore funding for this vital support.

The team serves southern First Nations citizens and families experiencing mental health and wellness challenges. Its work includes crisis response, telephone support, assessment, short-term counselling, support with grief and loss, referrals, and follow-up care.

Team members work with families, community wellness teams, health providers, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to help citizens connect with culturally responsive care.

“When this service was put on hold, our Chiefs and citizens made clear how much it was needed,” said Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.

“SCO continued to advocate for the funding required to bring the team back. We welcome its return, and we will keep pressing for stable, long-term funding so our citizens can count on support when they need it.”

Read our full statement at: https://scoinc.mb.ca/sco-mobile-crisis-resumes/

10/02/2026

BEAUTIFUL AND LASTING REMINDER

As part of this year’s Orange Shirt Day event in Brandon, a group of Survivors unveiled a permanent memorial honouring the First Nations, whose children were taken away to attend the Brandon Residential School.

The monument was revealed at the former school site.

With an honour song being performed, the Survivors pulled back the curtain on a beautiful and lasting reminder to help us never forget the atrocities that occurred at residential schools, and to never let them ever happen again.

Here is a look back at the special moment.

WESTMAN WAVE The city of Brandon was awash in orange yesterday, as hundreds of people made their way from the Riverbank ...
10/02/2026

WESTMAN WAVE

The city of Brandon was awash in orange yesterday, as hundreds of people made their way from the Riverbank Discovery Centre to the site of the former Brandon Residential School, as part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Among the walkers was Manitoba Premier, Wab Kinew.

He was on hand to acknowledge the Survivors of residential schools and those who never came home.

Premier Kinew also formalized the Manitoba government partnering with the city of Brandon to purchase the nearby Turtle Crossing Campground.

The campground is a confirmed burial site associated with the residential school.

Another meaningful moment took place with the unveiling of a permanent memorial to honour all the First Nations, whose children were taken away to attend the Brandon school.

The walk is just part of Brandon's Truth and Reconciliation Week, with many more planned activities.

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) acknowledges the event coordinators, along with Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Chief Jennifer Bone, for hosting such a poignant and meaningful event.

Here now is a look back at a beautiful day in Treaty Two Territory.

REGISTER FOR SCO'S MEN’S HEALTHY MANHOOD WORKSHOP: AGES 18 TO 25 The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is inviting you...
10/01/2026

REGISTER FOR SCO'S MEN’S HEALTHY MANHOOD WORKSHOP: AGES 18 TO 25

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is inviting young First Nations men (ages 18 to 25) to take part in a five-day Men’s Healthy Manhood Workshop called "Mino-bimaadiziwin: Live a Good Life."

This workshop creates space for young men to come together, learn, reflect, and grow.

Participants will explore the "Man Box" theory, discuss healthy approaches to manhood, and learn how to navigate tough conversations with other men.

The workshop will run for three hours each day. It will include opportunities for connection, learning, and celebrating personal growth.

📅 Dates: October 12–16, 2026
⏰ Time: 1–4 pm
📍 Location: 1572 Dublin Ave, Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory

Space is limited to six people.

All attendees can receive bus tickets along with a $25 gift card each day.

This workshop is free to attend, but registration is required.

To register, email: [email protected]

Update – Neepawa RCMP searching for missing female The 30-year-old female from Neepawa who was reported missing to RCMP ...
10/01/2026

Update – Neepawa RCMP searching for missing female

The 30-year-old female from Neepawa who was reported missing to RCMP on September 29, 2026 has been safely located.

Neepawa RCMP thanks the media and the public for their assistance.

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NEEPAWA RCMP SEARCHING FOR MISSING WOMAN

On September 29, 2026, at 10:15 am, the Neepawa RCMP were notified about a 30-year-old missing female.

Jaydia Ferland was last seen on September 25, 2026, leaving a hotel in Neepawa on foot.

She was walking on highway 16 towards Winnipeg.

No one has seen or heard from her since.

It is believed she could possibly be in Winnipeg or Dauphin.

Her family and the RCMP are concerned for her well-being.

Jaydia is described as 5 feet and 5 inches tall, with long black hair.

She was last seen wearing a dark grey sweater as shown in the photo.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Jaydia Ferland, please contact the Neepawa RCMP at: 204-476-7340

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization will update this post once the RCMP provide us with an update.

HONOURING REMEMBERING AND HEALING: ORANGE SHIRT DAY 2026 Treaty One Territory was filled with orange shirts at the 6th A...
10/01/2026

HONOURING REMEMBERING AND HEALING: ORANGE SHIRT DAY 2026

Treaty One Territory was filled with orange shirts at the 6th Annual Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Pow Wow.

We walked, danced, drummed, and sang together to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and support healing for affected families.

From the opening ceremony at Oodena Circle, the Healing Walk to the Canada Life Centre, and the pow wow, our relatives came together to reflect, remember, and carry important truths forward.

Take a look back at this year’s Orange Shirt Day and some of the moments we shared together.

Chi-miigwetch, pidamaya ye, and thank you to everyone who showed up, walked, and stood for Every Child Matters.

10/01/2026

AN UNFORGETTABLE ORANGE SHIRT DAY

The sound of drums echoed through the Canada Life Centre as dancers stepped onto the floor, bringing colour, movement, and culture into the arena for the Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s Orange Shirt Day Pow Wow on Treaty One Territory yesterday.

From grand entry to the final dances, the pow wow featured songs, drums, dances, and regalia that reflected our ways.

Thank you to to all the pow wow dancers who shared their talent with us along with our sponsors, food vendors, and vendors for being part of the day.

We also recognize our Elders, volunteers, emcees, arena directors, drum groups, and staff who made the event a success.

Pow wows give us space to honour Survivors and the children who never came home from residential schools.

Our gathering is a powerful reminder that the strength and beauty of our traditions lives on.

Chi-miigwetch, pidamaya ye, and thank you to everyone who attended, supported the dancers, and spent time on the pow wow floor.

RECONCILIATION IN ACTION This year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was marked with a historic moment in the ...
10/01/2026

RECONCILIATION IN ACTION

This year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was marked with a historic moment in the City of Brandon.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew joined Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Chief Jennifer Bone and Grand Chief Garrison Settee from Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) earlier this week to announce that the province of Manitoba has partnered with the City of Brandon to buy the Turtle Crossing Campground.

The property contains the remains of children who attended the nearby Brandon Indian Residential School.

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation will now act as a steward of the former campground to help ensure the area is honoured, protected, and cared for.

In 2023, Sioux Valley, MKO, and a committee of residential school Survivors collectively called on the province to designate the campground a provincial heritage site to better protect it.

Now, those calls have been heard, proving that meaningful and lasting reconciliation can happen when we all commit to learning the truth.

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) lifts Premier Kinew, Chief Bone, Grand Chief Settee, the city of Brandon, and most importantly, the Survivors whose advocacy and resilience led to this incredible moment of reconciliation.

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1572 Dublin Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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