UN Visit to peguis first nation

On Friday, May 11, 2012, United Nations Special Rapporteur Mr. Olivier De Schutter arrived in Peguis First Nation. He is an independent expert appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. His visit was part of a Flood affected tour through First Nations Communities, which the Rapporteur will examine and report back on a country's situation or a specific human rights theme.

In attendance, were the United Nations Special Rapportuer Mr. Oliver De Schutter, other United Nations Delegates, The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Derek Nepinak, Southern Chiefs Organization Grand Chief Morris Swan-Shannacappo, Peguis First Nation Chief Glenn Hudson, and elders.

Please check back for more information about the visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur Mr. Oliver De Schutter.

call for applicants

Notice and Call for Applicants to Fill New and Vacant Positions on Committees

Peguis First Nation Council is calling for Peguis Band members to sit on the Recreational  Committee.

Do you want to sit as a Committee Member on the Recreational  Committee

In addition the Recreational Director will assist the committee, the Recreational Committee will consist of five members and shall be responsible for:

Duty of Committee Members
(a) Committee members will deem it a civic duty to attend all committee meetings as much as possible.
(b) Committee members will make decisions resulting in a recreation programs most appropriate for Peguis First Nation. No special favoritism for any section of the Peguis will be shown.
(c) Committee members will deal officially with the recreation committee members as an entire body and will not make arbitrary decisions regarding their sport/activity without first consulting the committee.
(d) Committee members will report problems in and outside the Recreation Committee to the Committee body for discussion.
(e) Committee members will attempt to represent their committee in a positive manner while in public, inappropriate conduct by a committee member will be brought to the committee for discussion and resolution.
(f) As well as other duties assigned.
The Committee may meet monthly or more to fulfil its role or as needed.

If you are a Peguis Band Member who is interested in sitting on this committee, please fill out a resume or application form available at the Human Resources Office at the Peguis administration office. You may drop your completed form off at the Administration office or send it to:

Peguis First Nation Human Resources Department
Attn: Gerald McCorrister
PO Box 10
Peguis, MB
R0C 3J0
Tel. 645-2359
Fax: 645- 2360

Deadline for Applications close May 25, 2012.

call for applicants

Notice and Call for Applicants to Fill New and Vacant Positions on Committees

Peguis First Nation Council is calling for Peguis Band members to sit on the Land Use Planning Committee.

Do you want to sit as a Committee Member on the Land Use Planning Committee

In addition two Land Managers will assist the committee, the Land Use Planning Committee will consist of five members, the Committee members shall be responsible for:

• monitoring the Peguis First Nation lands;
• Provide clear land use policies & direction for existing reserve lands;
• overseeing, reviewing, approving the land sales, acquisitions in accordance with the priorities approved by Council;
• overseeing the preparation of the land usage;
• as well as other future land development duties.

The Committee may meet monthly or more to fulfil its role or as needed.

If you are a Peguis Band Member who is interested in sitting on this committee, please fill out a resume or application form available at the Human Resources Office at the Peguis administration office. You may drop your completed form off at the Administration office or send it to:

Peguis First Nation Human Resources Department
Attn: Gerald McCorrister
PO Box 10
Peguis, MB
R0C 3J0
Tel. 645-2359
Fax: 645- 2360

Deadline for Applications close May 18, 2012.

HIT THE ICE

HIT THE ICE is a fast paced, 13 half hour, television series which sees high profile hockey professionals help a group of young Aboriginal prospects as they try to achieve their dreams of making it to the junior level. Some of the NHL’s biggest names will offer support to ex-NHL coach and long time player, John Chabot, as he prepares the young hopefuls as they get ready to display their talents in front of junior scouts from all over North America.

Virtual Tryout

20 eager prospects will experience what it takes to be a pro and be part of the "Hit the Ice" experience. You think that you can be one of them? Sign up for our Virtual Tryout buy filling out the form and providing us with a short video showing us your skills. Click on the VIRTUAL TRYOUT to get started!


(All submissions require applicants to submit a 4 minute video. Please read all terms and conditions)

For more information, please visit http://hittheice.tv/

General Meeting of Members

General Meeting of Members Regarding the Peguis First Nation Trust (TLE)

The purpose of the General Meeting is for Peguis First Nation TLE Implementation to present the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2011.

Peguis Chief and Council will also be presenting an Ordinary Resolution of Members, to be voted upon, for the purposes of an addition to the TLE Implementation Annual Budget for 2012, pursuant to 8.4 (c) of the TLE Trust Agreement.

General Meeting of Members Regarding the Peguis First Nation Trust (TLE)

Saturday, June 2, 2012
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Peguis Community Hall
Peguis Indian Reserve 1B

For further information on the General Meeting, please contact:
Nathan McCorrister, Executive Director
Phone Toll Free: 1-877-482-4613

Spring Concert

St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Church presents Selkirk Community Choir’s  SPRING CONCERT

Sunday, May 27, 2012
3:00 p.m. at St. Peter Dynevor Old Stone Church
#8 Stone Church Road (West off Hwy 508)

This is a fundraiser to repair the Stepple damaged by woodpeckers.

Tickets: $10.00, at the door (All proceeds go to St.Peter’s) Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Contact Wendy Serger at St.Peter’s at 482-3319 or Thea Ostermann, Pres, SCC at 757-4411

Notice of Annual General Meeting

SURRENDER CLAIM TRUST

Place: Peguis First Nation Community Hall
Date: May 26, 2012
Time: Voter Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Feast: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meeting: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

An Annual General Meeting is being held to report to the membership the Trust activities for 2011.

The membership is also required to consider fair and reasonable honoraria for the Trustees.

A vote will be held to approve a proposed honorarium.

Only members who are “electors” under the Indian Act (including the Chief, the Councillors and the Trustees who are members) shall be entitled or permitted to vote on a proposed resolution at a general meeting of Members.

Post Secondary Application Deadlines

Applications may be picked up and returned to following offices:

*All students must re-apply for each academic year regardless of length of the educational program. 

*If you have any questions, please contact an Education Counselor at
(204) 645-2307 (Peguis) or (204) 942-1260 (Winnipeg) or toll free at:
1-866-383-2648 (Peguis) or 1-866-942-1260 (Winnipeg).

Peguis Midgets Win Interlake Regional 'A' Banner

The Interlake Midget League came to a season finale with the Peguis Midgets capturing the Interlake Regional Minor Hockey Midget ‘A’ Banner.  The Peguis Midgets met up with Fairford Mustangs in the league championship play-offs, which went to a third and final game, with Peguis winning 9-4 in a hard fought game and an electrifying series of play-off hockey. 

Peguis’ path to the Banner was hard fought and a battle as they took on Arborg in the first series of play-offs.  After taking out Arborg in two games, Peguis awaited Lake Manitoba Eagles for the next level of play-offs.  Lake Manitoba finished first in the league and were a formidable force throughout the year.  Peguis Midgets looked for determination and grit to get them through the second level of play-offs and managed to pull off two wins against Lake Manitoba Eagles.  The Banner was within reach and the Peguis Midgets were filled with confidence and belief in their skills going into the championship round against the Fairford Mustangs.

The Peguis Midgets Hockey Team is comprised of:
Nathan King, Lyndon Stevenson, Kiinnan French, Garrett Prince, Josh Robinson, Jesse Flett, Christian Cochrance, Dennis Stevenson Jr, Mark Skibinski, Benny Flett, Jaimie Packulak, Dillon Stevenson,  Theron Spence, Wyatt McCorrister, Daulton Beauchamp, Jeff Manningway, Austin Spence, Hayden Whiteway, Aaron Hudson. 
Coaching Staff:  Gerald McCorrister, Cliff Skibinski, Sharon Stevenson.

The Peguis Midgets thank their parents and families for their support, the Peguis Minor Hockey and the Fisher Branch Recreation Centre and the many fans who supported the team throughout the year.

Arena Land Blessing & Sod Turning Ceremony

March 28, 2012

The blessing of the arena land and site by Ceremony and Church Leaders Prayers took place on March 28, 2012 at the New Arena Site during the Sod Turning Ceremony.

The event kicked off with opening remarks by Chief and Council, arena Committee member Lloyd Sinclair, Tom Nevakshonoff (MLA for Interlake), and prayers by Glen Cochrane and Barry Bear. A Pipe Ceremony followed with singing from the Loud Eagle Drum Group.

Historic Vote

Peguis First Nations members celebrate historic vote approving Trust plans

Peguis First Nation members voted overwhelmingly yesterday to accept community plans to spend $14.1 million from the Peguis Surrender Claim Trust to kick-start long awaited housing and a new arena.

"The positive vote marks an historic turning point in community," said Chief Glenn Hudson.
"It marks another milestone in our plans to rebuild and develop our First Nation after being illegally dispossessed of our lands at St. Peter's reserve in 1907."

The community vote allocates $10.6 million to replace the arena which burned 5 years ago. An additional $3.5 million is earmarked for housing construction slated to begin as early as this spring.

The monies will flow from the Surrender Claim Trust which was established in June, 2009 under the St. Peter's surrender claim settlement agreement. The settlement of $126 million in financial compensation is one of the largest of its kind achieved to date across the country.

The vote asked three questions on the arena (525 yes, 217 no, housing (514 yes, 221 no) and Trustee honouraria (493 no, 257 yes).

"The trustee honouraria item failed to pass in the first vote but I`m confident that with more information and awareness our community will do the right thing and support our efforts" said Hal Sutherland, chair of the Community Trustees.

Arena funding
Peguis First Nation secured provincial funding contribution of $5.6 million toward its new arena construction in 2010. The Council has requested federal funding noting that other communities in the area have received this support. In total, the arena project is estimated to cost close to $16 million.

Housing project
The Peguis Housing Board presented a proposal to finance and build 100 houses beginning in the spring. The Board housing plans include a mix of market housing, mortgages, rent-to-own and social housing to make sure that everyone`s needs will be addressed. Housing plans include additional opportunities for off reserve band members.

Download the Statement of Votes

Peguis First Nation has approximately 8,778 members and is located 170 kilometres north of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Peguis CAP Site

The Peguis CAP Site is open to Public at Peguis Central School. The Computer Lab will be open:

Monday - Friday 12 noon - 3 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 6 pm - 8 pm
In High School computer lab

If you need to get on a computer for:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Printing
• Web Surfing
• Emails
• And for those who just need a little extra help with their computer skills

For more information please contact Vicki or Kyle @ 645-2164.