Treaty One

📍 AFN AGA 2025 Trade Show Booth Today, our team is set up at the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly Trade Show to share everything that Treaty One has been working on. From the latest developments at Naawi-Oodena and the recent opening of Oodena Gas & Convenience to upcoming events—our booth is a place to connect, learn, and celebrate the progress of our Nations. Stop by and say hello if you’re here at the AGA! #AFNAGA2025 #TreatyOne #NaawiOodena #FirstNations

Assembly of First Nations AGA 2025 – DAY ONE RECAP 🪶 Day one of the 2025 AFN Annual General Assembly marked a powerful and emotional start to the AGA, hosted right here on Treaty One Territory. It began with a Grand Entry welcoming leadership, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, and guests who came to gather from across Turtle Island. Opening remarks were shared by Chief Gord BlueSky of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, who offered a heartfelt welcome and a moving tribute to the late Chief Jim Bear. We also heard from AFN Regional Chief @Willie Moore and National Chief Cindy Woodhouse - Nepinak, among others. As Day One set the tone for the week ahead—highlighting themes of unity, leadership, and reaffirming Treaty and other First Nation relationships with he Crown—Day Two will continue the momentum, diving deeper into key priorities and discussions that will shape the path forward for AFN’s member Nations. We are proud to host the AFN here in our homeland and look forward to the days ahead of their leaders gather to carve the paths forward for their communities. #AFNAGA2025 #TreatyOne #FirstNations #Canada #FNPoli 

Biindigen to Treaty One Territory 🪶✈️ Today, as Chiefs, delegates, and visitors arrive for the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly, Treaty One Nations is proud to welcome everyone with a presence at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Our Welcome Table in the Arrivals Hall—featuring Treaty One postcards alongside the Treaty One flag, Eagle Staff, and digital signage—greets travellers as they step onto our homelands. Delegates are receiving information about Treaty One Nations, Naawi-Oodena, and the many exciting developments happening across our communities. This partnership with Winnipeg Airports Authority | Administration aéroportuaire de Winnipeg ensures that from the very first moment, guests know they have arrived on Treaty One Territory. #TreatyOne #AFNAGA2025 #Biindigen #Welcome

HEART OF A BEAR, SPIRIT OF A WARRIOR 🪶 It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of a legend in both Treaty One Territory and across Turtle Island. Treaty One Nations extends our deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and community of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation on the passing of former Chief Jim Bear. Chief Bear devoted his life to the service of his people, holding office for eleven terms with Brokenhead Ojibway Nation and bringing with him decades of wisdom, leadership, and advocacy. He was a Residential School Survivor who turned his lived experiences into strength—working tirelessly to build bridges among First Nations, other levels of government, and peoples from all walks of life—to create a stronger, more inclusive future. Throughout his remarkable career, Chief Bear helped to establish the Southeast Resource Development Council Corp. (SERDC), the first Indigenous Jr. A Hockey Club, the South Beach Casino & Resort, and the Manitoba First Nation School System. He served as Chairperson of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee of Manitoba, Chair of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, and played an instrumental role in the negotiations to repatriate Naawi-Oodena to the Treaty One Nations. Chief Bear’s impact extended far beyond his community. He was recognized with numerous honours, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Community Champion Award, and more. Most recently, he was presented with the Treaty One Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition of his lifelong dedication to advancing the rights, sovereignty, and prosperity of First Nations. He will be remembered not only as a leader, but as a mentor, a voice of encouragement, and a symbol of resilience. As Chief Gord BlueSky shared of his predecessor, Chief Bear always reminded us: “Water off a duck’s back”—words that captured his enduring positivity and calm strength in the face of challenges. Treaty One Nations honours the life, legacy, and teachings of Chief Jim Bear. May he journey safely to the Spirit World, and may his family and Nation find comfort in knowing his work and spirit will continue to guide future generations. Chii-miigwech, Chief Jim Bear.

Naawi-Oodena Development Reaches New Milestone with Federal Support   Last week, Treaty One Nations welcomed the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, to Naawi-Oodena to mark the next phase of development at one of the largest First Nation-led Economic Development Zones in Canadian history. During her visit, Minister Gull-Masty toured the site, including the new Oodena Gas & Convenience, which opened in June 2025 as the first business on Treaty One’s 109 acres of reclaimed land. She also announced more than $789,000 in new federal funding to support infrastructure planning and design for the next stages of development, bringing total federal investment in Naawi-Oodena to nearly $5.5 million. This funding will help advance planning for new residential, commercial, educational, cultural, health, and recreational spaces—including nearly 5,000 housing units—that will create lasting opportunities and strengthen the local economy for both First Nations and all Manitobans. Naawi-Oodena is more than a development project—it is the reclaiming of our Nations’ presence in the heart of Winnipeg. As the vision continues to take shape, it stands as a place of opportunity, growth, and pride for all seven Treaty One Nations. #NaawiOodena #TreatyOne #EconomicDevelopment #BuildingOurFuture

Thank You to Our 2025 Nation Challenge Golf Tournament Sponsors! 🏌🏽⛳ Your generosity is at the heart of this event’s success. By standing with us, you help make a lasting impact through the Treaty One Promise Keepers Council and Knowledge Keepers Council—initiatives dedicated to empowering our youth, honouring our Elders, and preserving our traditions for generations to come. Your commitment goes beyond the golf course—it strengthens our communities, creates opportunities, and helps keep our culture and teachings strong. We are proud to partner with such dedicated supporters. Chi-miigwetch for believing in our vision and contributing to a stronger, more connected future for Treaty One Nations. #TreatyOne #GolfTournament #ThankYou #YouthCouncil #KnowledgeKeepers #CommunitySupport

A Great Day on the Green: 5th Annual Nation Challenge Golf Tournament Recap 🏌🏽⛳   On July 24, 2025, Treaty One Nations teed off at the beautiful Bel Acres Golf & Country Club for the 5th Annual Nation Challenge Golf Tournament. Leaders, partners, and sponsors from across the region came together for a day filled with great shots, great company, and a shared commitment to our youth and Elders. Thanks to the generosity of our golfers and sponsors, we raised over $30,000 this year! All proceeds will directly support the Treaty One Promise Keepers Council and the Treaty One Knowledge Keepers Council—two important initiatives dedicated to empowering youth and preserving the traditional knowledge of our Elders. A heartfelt chi-miigwetch to our amazing sponsors for making this annual event possible, and to everyone who joined us on the course. Whether you were chasing the win or simply soaking up the day, your support strengthens connections across generations and builds a brighter future for Treaty One. Congratulations to this year’s champions from Sagkeeng First Nation—we’ll see you back on the green next year! #TreatyOne #GolfTournament #YouthCouncil #KnowledgeKeepers #Fundraiser

Peguis First Nation Celebrates Carter Bear’s NHL Milestone This past weekend, Peguis First Nation celebrated hometown hockey player Carter Bear for his incredible achievement of being drafted to the Detroit Red Wings. Carter was presented with a star blanket by the community and received a medallion from Chief Bird in recognition of his success. He also signed autographs for fans who came out to show their support and share in this proud moment for Peguis. Congratulations, Carter, on this remarkable milestone. Your hard work and dedication inspire youth across our Nation. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way… and who knows, maybe one day we’ll see you bring the Stanley Cup home to Peguis! #TreatyOne #PeguisPride #CarterBear #DetroitRedWings #NHL

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 🌎 Today, we join millions across the globe in honouring the strength, resilience, and cultural richness of Indigenous Peoples everywhere. From our languages and traditions to the lands we call home, our voices and stories are woven into the fabric of the world. This day is a reminder that Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and ways of life continue to shape a better future for all. As Treaty One Nations, we stand united with our relatives here and around the world — protecting our rights, revitalizing our cultures, and ensuring the next generations inherit a future rooted in strength and pride. Every day is an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous Peoples — but today, the world celebrates with us. #TreatyOne #IndigenousPeoplesDay #InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples #WeAreStillHer

Celebrating Indigenous Design at Treaty One 🪶 Today, we were proud to welcome Destiny Seymour—a talented Anishinaabe interior designer, textile artist, and Peguis First Nation band member—to our office for a special lunch and learn session. Destiny is the founder of Indigo Arrows, an Indigenous-focused design studio based in Treaty One Territory. She walked us through her work and her new collaboration with Milliken Flooring, showcasing carpet and flooring samples inspired by patterns found on ancient pottery and bone tools created by our local Indigenous ancestors. These designs bring culture, history, and identity into modern spaces in a beautiful and innovative way. We’re very excited to be able to include some of Destiny’s flooring patterns in future Treaty One developments, while her textiles are also being considered for furniture and office interiors. To support Destiny and explore her full collection, visit: https://indigoarrows.ca. Miigwech, Destiny, for sharing your vision with us and contributing to the future of Treaty One! #TreatyOne #NaawiOodena #Anishinaabe #FirstNations #IndigenousDesign #PeguisFirstNation #IndigoArrows #SupportLocal