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    MKO BEGINNING SECOND WEEK OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DIALOGUE ON EDUCATION REFORM Feb. 14, 2017 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba Following a very successful first session at Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation on February 9th, and the confirmation of several more sessions over the next six weeks, the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Secretariat is beginning its second week of community-based engagement and dialogue on education reform for the MKO communities. “The objective of the engagement sessions is to listen to the voices of parents and community members, and to document what they think needs to be done to improve education in their particular community and across MKO territory,” said Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson. “We all recognize the urgent need for education funding that reflects the geography and the costs associated with providing education in the north, including the capital costs for high schools in all our northern communities,” stated Grand Chief North Wilson. In addition to advancing education specifically for the MKO First Nations within the region, the community engagements will ultimately inform the joint efforts of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) on First Nations education reform. Specific task teams reflecting different aspects of life-long learning, including the task teams focused on funding and on the unique needs of northern and remote schools, are a key part of the national education reform process over the next number of months. “The joint task team dedicated to the unique needs of northern and remote communities is important to advancing education for the MKO First Nations. The MKO community engagement work, in collaboration with our regional and national education partners, will ensure that the northern Manitoba First Nations perspective informs and guides the work of this particular task team focused on northern and remote schools,” concluded Grand Chief North Wilson. As part of the engagement and dialogue process, there also will be a regional gathering for invited guests scheduled for Thompson March 22nd, and an education forum for MKO Chiefs to discuss and share the outcome of the engagement sessions. -30- ~Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that has represented 30 First Nation communities in Manitoba’s North since 1981.~

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    MKO BEGINNING SECOND WEEK OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DIALOGUE ON EDUCATION REFORM Feb. 14, 2017 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba Following a very successful first session at Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation on February 9th, and the confirmation of several more sessions over the next six weeks, the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Secretariat is beginning its second week of community-based engagement and dialogue on education reform for the MKO communities. “The objective of the engagement sessions is to listen to the voices of parents and community members, and to document what they think needs to be done to improve education in their particular community and across MKO territory,” said Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson. “We all recognize the urgent need for education funding that reflects the geography and the costs associated with providing education in the north, including the capital costs for high schools in all our northern communities,” stated Grand Chief North Wilson. In addition to advancing education specifically for the MKO First Nations within the region, the community engagements will ultimately inform the joint efforts of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) on First Nations education reform. Specific task teams reflecting different aspects of life-long learning, including the task teams focused on funding and on the unique needs of northern and remote schools, are a key part of the national education reform process over the next number of months. “The joint task team dedicated to the unique needs of northern and remote communities is important to advancing education for the MKO First Nations. The MKO community engagement work, in collaboration with our regional and national education partners, will ensure that the northern Manitoba First Nations perspective informs and guides the work of this particular task team focused on northern and remote schools,” concluded Grand Chief North Wilson. As part of the engagement and dialogue process, there also will be a regional gathering for invited guests scheduled for Thompson March 22nd, and an education forum for MKO Chiefs to discuss and share the outcome of the engagement sessions. -30- ~Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that has represented 30 First Nation communities in Manitoba’s North since 1981.~

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    MKO BEGINNING SECOND WEEK OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DIALOGUE ON EDUCATION REFORM Feb. 14, 2017 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba Following a very successful first session at Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation on February 9th, and the confirmation of several more sessions over the next six weeks, the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Secretariat is beginning its second week of community-based engagement and dialogue on education reform for the MKO communities. “The objective of the engagement sessions is to listen to the voices of parents and community members, and to document what they think needs to be done to improve education in their particular community and across MKO territory,” said Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson. “We all recognize the urgent need for education funding that reflects the geography and the costs associated with providing education in the north, including the capital costs for high schools in all our northern communities,” stated Grand Chief North Wilson. In addition to advancing education specifically for the MKO First Nations within the region, the community engagements will ultimately inform the joint efforts of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) on First Nations education reform. Specific task teams reflecting different aspects of life-long learning, including the task teams focused on funding and on the unique needs of northern and remote schools, are a key part of the national education reform process over the next number of months. “The joint task team dedicated to the unique needs of northern and remote communities is important to advancing education for the MKO First Nations. The MKO community engagement work, in collaboration with our regional and national education partners, will ensure that the northern Manitoba First Nations perspective informs and guides the work of this particular task team focused on northern and remote schools,” concluded Grand Chief North Wilson. As part of the engagement and dialogue process, there also will be a regional gathering for invited guests scheduled for Thompson March 22nd, and an education forum for MKO Chiefs to discuss and share the outcome of the engagement sessions. -30- ~Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that has represented 30 First Nation communities in Manitoba’s North since 1981.~

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    Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

    Head Office Thompson Sub-Office Winnipeg Sub-Office


    Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 206-55 Selkirk Avenue Suite 1601-275 Portage Avenue
    Nelson House, Manitoba Thompson, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba
    R0B 1A0 R8N 0M5 R3B 3B3
    www.mkonorth.com

    Office of Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson

    For Immediate Release


    MKO BEGINNING SECOND WEEK OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    AND DIALOGUE ON EDUCATION REFORM

    Feb. 14, 2017 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba


    Following a very successful first session at Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation on February 9th, and the
    confirmation of several more sessions over the next six weeks, the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
    (MKO) Secretariat is beginning its second week of community-based engagement and dialogue on
    education reform for the MKO communities.
    The objective of the engagement sessions is to listen to the voices of parents and community
    members, and to document what they think needs to be done to improve education in their particular
    community and across MKO territory, said Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson. We all recognize the
    urgent need for education funding that reflects the geography and the costs associated with providing
    education in the north, including the capital costs for high schools in all our northern communities,
    stated Grand Chief North Wilson.
    In addition to advancing education specifically for the MKO First Nations within the region, the
    community engagements will ultimately inform the joint efforts of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
    and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) on First Nations education reform. Specific task
    teams reflecting different aspects of life-long learning, including the task teams focused on funding and
    on the unique needs of northern and remote schools, are a key part of the national education reform
    process over the next number of months.
    The joint task team dedicated to the unique needs of northern and remote communities is important to
    advancing education for the MKO First Nations. The MKO community engagement work, in
    collaboration with our regional and national education partners, will ensure that the northern Manitoba
    First Nations perspective informs and guides the work of this particular task team focused on northern
    and remote schools, concluded Grand Chief North Wilson.
    As part of the engagement and dialogue process, there also will be a regional gathering for invited
    guests scheduled for Thompson March 22nd, and an education forum for MKO Chiefs to discuss and
    share the outcome of the engagement sessions.
    -30-

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    ~Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that has
    represented 30 First Nation communities in Manitobas North since 1981.~
    For interviews or more information, please call:

    Curtis Mallett
    MKO Education
    Email: curtis.mallett@mkonorth.com
    Phone: (204) 927-7500

    or

    Renata Meconse
    MKO Communications
    Cell: (204) 470-9320
    Email: renata.meconse@mkonorth.com

    Please follow MKO on Social Media:

    Twitter: @MKO_North
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