Reconciliation in Action.
A Bold Vision for a Better Future.
SCO’s Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn Project Reimagines Iconic Hudson’s Bay Heritage Building After HBC Governor Makes Historic Gift
A Bold Vision for a New Future
SCO is transforming the iconic Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) heritage building in downtown Winnipeg. Working closely with HBC and our federal, provincial, and municipal Treaty partners, SCO has developed a visionary plan to turn the building into a space for economic and social reconciliation.
The Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn project is the largest redevelopment of an historic building in Manitoba. Its revitalization will help to revive Winnipeg’s downtown.
Read more about the project here.
End Legislated Discrimination
SCO is calling on Members of Parliament (MPs) to end the second-generation cut-off in The Indian Act.
The second-generation cut-off is discriminatory. It prevents many First Nations people with status from passing entitlement on to their children and grandchildren.
Southern First Nations have the inherent right and authority to determine our own citizenship and eligibility for registration.
MPs have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to correct this injustice.
Attend SCO’s Brandon Clinic
Do you live in the Westman area and need help accessing SCO services?
SCO is hosting an in-person clinic in Brandon to help you connect with support from a range of SCO programs.
Join us on February 18 and 19, from 9 am to 4 pm, at the Brandon Friendship Centre.
For more information, click here.
Interested in events? Visit our events webpage here!
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OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Are you passionate about arts and culture?
Do you have experience serving on a board or providing strategic leadership?
If you answered “yes,” the Canada Council for the Arts is looking for someone like YOU!
The Council is seeking part-time members to join their team.
This is an important opportunity for First Nations voices to help guide arts funding and cultural priorities across Canada.
Council members help set direction, provide oversight, and support the continued growth of the arts sector.
Apply for this role by March 9, 2026.
For full details, including qualifications and how to apply, visit: url-shortener.me/D5JF
Arts and culture help us tell our stories, protect our languages, and celebrate who we are as First Nations. We encourage citizens from SCO member Nations to consider applying for this role.
#SCOINCMB #GovernmentofCanada #ArtsCouncil #BringingTheArtsToLife #appointment #opportunity #jobs #TurtleIsland #Canada
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SCO CELEBRATES "I LOVE TO READ" MONTH
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) continues to celebrate "I Love to Read" Month throughout February.
Reading helps us learn, grow, and stay connected to our stories and cultures. It also helps us to learn more about the world around us.
Reading is also a great way to bond with children and grandchildren. There are benefits to reading to your child starting on the day it comes into the world!
Who is your favourite First Nation author? Tell us about a book or a quote that inspires you.
If you need some book recommendations, check out the curated book list on our website: scoinc.mb.ca/read-watch-listen/
Take a moment to watch our video to get inspired to pick up a book or magazine.
#SCOINCMB #ILoveToReadMonth #FirstNationsLiteracy #Manitoba
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UNITY IN SPORTSMANSHIP
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s (SCO) Grand Chief Jerry Daniels, Youth Chief Billy Bird of Peguis First Nation, and Chief Sheldon Kent of Black River First Nation attended the opening ceremonies of the Shawano Wapunong "Southeast" Tribal Days in Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory.
The leaders proudly dropped the puck to kick off the Tribal Days.
Their presence highlighted the importance of unity and the celebration of culture, community, and youth engagement across our Nations.
Youth and adults played hockey and volleyball, with more than 40 teams competing in hockey alone.
For Anishinaabe and Dakota people, movement has always been medicine—a way to care for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being while staying connected to culture, land, and each other.
SCO was proud to sponsor this event, supporting opportunities that bring our Nations together, honour traditions, and strengthen connections for future generations.
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Learn about SCO’s Healthy Living Campaign and how movement supports health at: scoinc.mb.ca/knowledge-is-medicine/
#SCOINCMB #SCOYouth #MovementisMedicine #ShawanoWapunongTribalDays #hockey #volleyball #Winnipeg #TreatyOne
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SCO STRENGTHENS FIRST NATIONS PARTNERSHIPS ON TEAM CANADA TRADE MISSION TO MEXICO
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) has secured its participation in Team Canada’s Trade Mission to Mexico; the largest trade mission in Canadian history.
The focus is to connect with industry in the region and explore opportunities for partnership in clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and innovation.
Grand Chief Jerry Daniels is one of three Canadian Grand Chiefs to take part in this Mission, playing a significant role in reconciliation through business.
“The world needs sustainable solutions,” said Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.
“By seeking business partnerships with our Indigenous counterparts in Mexico, we move from being consulted to being equal partners in high-tech industries. During this Mission, we are focusing on innovation and sustainability in business.”
To read our full statement on the Trade Mission, visit our website at: scoinc.mb.ca/team-canada-trade-mission/
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The first image features Grand Chief Jerry Daniels, Grand Chief Kyra Wilson of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, and the Honourable Jamie Moses, Minister of Business, Mining, Trade, and Job Creation.
The second image features Grand Chief Daniels, the Honourable Marc Miller, Canada’s Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Regional Chief Terry Teegee of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations.
#SCOINCMB #MexicoCanadaTradeMission #trade #TeamCanada #AI #cleanenergy #innovation #FirstNations #Canada
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REMINDER: SCO HOSTING BRANDON CLINIC TODAY AND TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 18 & 19
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) invites you to access our services at our clinic at the Brandon Friendship Centre in Treaty Two Territory today and tomorrow:
📆 Wednesday, February 18, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm
📆 Thursday, February 19, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm
SCO is hosting this clinic to help citizens living in the Westman area to access support from the following SCO programs:
💠 Childhood Claims Navigator
💠 First Nations Disability Program
💠 First Nation Veterans Program
💠 Harm Reduction Program
💠 Jordan’s Principle Program
💠 MMIWG2S+ Support Program
💠 Mobile Crisis Response Team
💠 Residential School Research Project
💠 Status Card Program
For more info, visit our website: scoinc.mb.ca/brandon-clinic/
Drop by to say hello and access our free services! Enter your name to win a door prize and be sure to enjoy some refreshments.
We look forward to seeing you today and tomorrow in Brandon.
#SCOINCMB #SCOYouth #Brandon #StatusCard #ChildhoodClaimsNavigators #JordansPrinciple #SCOMobileCrisisSupport #SCOVeterans #SCODisability #SCOHarmReduction #SCOStatusCard #SCOResidentialSchoolResearchProject #MMIWG2S+ #clinic #FirstNation #TreatyTwo #Westman #Manitoba
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SCO represents 32 Anishinaabe and Dakota First Nations in what is now southern Manitoba. Browse our news archive and stay up-to-date on coverage of our work to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance the lives and rights of First Nations peoples.
Programs and Services
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) works to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance the inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions of Anishinaabe and Dakota citizens, by working in critical areas such as Child and Family Services, Health Transformation, Justice, Water and Environment, Harm Reduction, Jordan’s Principle, Crisis Response, Non-Insured Health Benefits, Status Card and IDs, Traditional Healers, and First Nations Veterans.
Education
We compiled a comprehensive resource list to help you find financial supports for post-secondary education, including scholarships, bursaries, awards, and the Canada Learning Bond.
You can also access information on residential and day schools, the Sixties Scoop, MMIWG2S+, getting help on government programs and services, anti-racism, as well as information on how to get your benefits, and a curated list to read, watch, and listen!
