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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC; preceded by the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood, MIB) is an association that advocates on issues affecting First Nations in Manitoba. Representing all of the 63 First Nations in the province, it advocates on behalf of over 151,000 First Nation citizens in Manitoba. [1]
First Nations in Manitoba constitute of over 160,000 registered persons as of 2021, about 57% of whom live on reserve. Manitoba is second to Ontario in total on-reserve population and in total First Nation population. [1] There are 63 First Nations in the province and five indigenous linguistic groups.
The Assembly of First Nations (French: Assemblée des Premières Nations, AFN) is an assembly of Canadian First Nations (Indian bands) represented by their chiefs. Established in 1982 and modelled on the United Nations General Assembly , it emerged from the National Indian Brotherhood , which dissolved in the late 1970s.
Lake Manitoba First Nation; Lake St. Martin First Nation; Little Black River First Nation; Little Grand Rapids First Nation; Little Saskatchewan First Nation;
Cindy Woodhouse (born 1982 or 1983) [1] is a Canadian First Nations (Pinaymootang First Nation) politician and the current National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. [2] Prior to being elected as AFN National Chief, Woodhouse served as Manitoba regional chief from 2021 to 2023.
[3] [9] Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau stated she was "a relentless and incredibly effective advocate for First Nations peoples, especially for those most vulnerable. As the first woman to lead the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, and throughout her entire career, she inspired so many of us".
Pages in category "First Nations in Manitoba" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. ... Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs; Assiniboine; B. Bois ...
The Southeast Resource Development Council (SERDC) is a tribal council in eastern Manitoba, Canada, representing 8 First Nation communities located to the south and east of Lake Winnipeg. [2] [3] Seven of the eight band governments of SERDC are signatories to Treaty 5, with one being a signatory to Treaty 1. [4]