Lake St. Martin

Water First and Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Launch New Internship Program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) and participating communities, is proud to announce a new water treatment plant operator training program for local community members.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) and participating communities, is proud to announce a new water treatment plant operator training program for local community members.
  • Interns from the seven Interlake Reserves Tribal Council communities will participate in the 15-month Drinking Water Internship Program to pursue valuable provincial certifications, which help trainees begin their careers in the water field.
  • “We’re excited that the planning and collaboration with Interlake Reserves Tribal Council will result in this group pursuing further education and careers in the water sciences.
  • We hope the success of this program leads to many more collaborative projects in Manitoba.”
    Regarding the launch of the Internship, Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Chief Executive Officer, Karl Zadnik says, “On behalf of the Interlake Reserve Tribal Council, we are proud to be the first Communities in Manitoba to partner with Water First to establish a Water Treatment Internship program for our people.

Stamps capture Indigenous artists' visions for truth and reconciliation

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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The stamps being released September 29 in connection with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 are the first in an annual series showcasing the visions of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis artists for the future of truth and reconciliation.

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  • The stamps being released September 29 in connection with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 are the first in an annual series showcasing the visions of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis artists for the future of truth and reconciliation.
  • The stamps are cancelled in Brantford, Ontario, the site of the Mohawk Institute, whose opening in the early 1830s made it Canada's first Indian residential school.
  • The Indigenous languages found on the stamps represent the language and dialect of the artists who created the work.
  • Here are links to find images of the stamps and other products, our Details magazine and other resources:

The Government of Canada congratulates Lake St. Martin First Nation on grand opening of its new school

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, congratulated Lake St. Martin First Nation on the grand opening of their new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school.

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  • Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, congratulated Lake St. Martin First Nation on the grand opening of their new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school.
  • The new Lake St. Martin First Nation School is a tremendous facility, not only for our youth, but for our community."
  • The first phase of construction, including 190 new homes, is complete and evacuees have started to return home to Lake St. Martin First Nation.
  • While most infrastructure replacement and repairs at Lake St. Martin First Nation are being cost-shared with Manitoba, the $25.6 million school project was funded entirely by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Members of Lake St. Martin First Nation continue return to rebuilt community with completion of 190 homes

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Friday, August 24, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, the federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations, Province of Manitoba , and Lake St. Martin First Nation marked the completion of 190 homes in the newly rebuilt Lake St. Martin community.

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  • Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, the federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations, Province of Manitoba , and Lake St. Martin First Nation marked the completion of 190 homes in the newly rebuilt Lake St. Martin community.
  • "Members of Lake St. Martin First Nation have demonstrated remarkable strength and resiliency in their efforts to rebuild their community following the devastating flood of 2011.
  • "Working together with our federal and First Nations partners, our government is proud to announce the completion of 190 homes in Lake St. Martin First Nation.
  • As of July 25, 2018, 284 individuals, or a total of 155 households, have returned to the rebuilt Lake St. Martin community.