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This section profiles recent news and stories related to the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. For older stories, please visit our News Archive.
This year Tori starts in Winnipeg en route to Nelson House
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June 19, 2010 – Nisichawayasihk Cree nation Member Tori Yetman launched her third annual Tori's Run at 9 a.m. June 19 at Fort Richmond Collegiate in Winnipeg as a fundraiser for The Canadian Cancer Society.
This year Tori is running and cycling the 850 kilometres from Winnipeg to Nelson House, the reverse route she has followed during the last two runs. The run is expected to take 10 days with arrival syt yjr Arena in Nelson House scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 28.
Tori dedicates her run to the memory of close friends who have died of cancer and to all those affected by cancer. |
Survey Available Online. NCN Citizens Urged to Participate
June 3, 2010 – The future of intercity bus services in Manitoba has been in the news over the past few months after Greyhound threatened to discontinue its Manitoba services entirely, claiming it was operating at a loss. To temporarily resolve this situation, the Province agreed to support Greyhound sevices across Manitoba until December 31, 2010. (See news release at: http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2010-03-01&item=8005)
To gather user input, the government has developed a public consultation program with information available at http://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/intercitybus/index.html. An oline survey is avalable at http://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/intercitybus/input.html .
Click below to complete the survey on the website:
http://web15.gov.mb.ca/inquisite/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?CN9REN
Click below to download the survey to your computer to complete it manually: http://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/intercitybus/pdf/individual_survey.pdf.
Since NCN Citizens lost their Greyhound bus service in the recent past, its important that you complete the survey so your feelings are known.
March 29, 2010 – The second round of Wuskwatim Project Development Agreement Review Meet and Greet meetings concluded Monday, March 29 at the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre in Winnipeg following four meetings the previous week in northern Manitoba: Nelson House, South Indian Lake, Leaf Rapids and Thompson. About 250 NCN Members attended the five meetings.
Chief Jim Moore and Councillor Marcel Moody were the main presenters of Wuskwatim-related information. Please click for more complete information. |
