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 proud to announce its project to transform 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.
Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from Creator
SCO invites you to visit our “Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator” exhibition at the Manitoba Museum, running until April 2025.
The exhibition celebrates the beauty and resilience of the Anishinaabe and Dakota peoples, and commemorates SCO’s 25th anniversary. Featuring objects from the 32 Nations represented by SCO, it is a celebration of the past, present, and future.
The museum provides free entry for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people.
For more information, visit our exhibit webpage!
Education, Scholarships, and Funding Resources
SCO is proud to offer a growing number of scholarships for students who are citizens of our 32 member First Nations. We believe education is key to a better future and prosperous communities, and we recognize the hard work and commitment that First Nation students put into their studies.
We encourage First Nation students to apply for financial support.
For more information on SCO’s scholarships and other funding resources, check out our Education, Scholarships, and Funding Resource Page!
SCO's Residential School Project
SCO is proud to announce its Residential School Project, a crucial initiative dedicated to supporting Survivors and intergenerational Survivors of residential schools. SCO will work alongside archivists, local communities, and governments to assist in locating missing First Nation children, finding unmarked graves, and accessing vital historical records.
This project is an essential step toward healing, understanding the trauma and grief, and ensuring the stories of Survivors and lost loved ones are never forgotten.
Visit SCO’s RS Research Project to read more about the initiative!
Interested in events? Visit our events webpage here!
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FEAST FELLOWSHIP: FOR INDIGENOUS 2SLGBTQI+ FARMERS
Sovereign Seeds has launched the “Feast Fellowship.” This is an eight-month virtual Indigenous agricultural business program.
The program is designed to support Indigenous two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, additional sexual orientations, and gender identity (2SLGBTQI+) farmers in strengthening their for-profit busi
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IT’S TIME TO FILE YOUR TAXES
Did you know that it is now time to file your taxes?
If you do not file your income tax, you may be missing out on thousands of dollars a year in tax returns, benefits, and incentives.
Filing taxes can be easy and stress-free!
Attend a free tax clinic hosted by Community Financial Counselling Services or Harvest Manitoba to get in-person or over-the-phone help with fil
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BE TRUE, BE BRAVE, BE PROUD!
That was the theme for the first ever Day of Inclusivity, hosted by the remarkable team at the West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services (WRTHS).
Not even the threat of an early spring storm could prevent them from holding a wonderful day of activities celebrating all people, including our relatives who identify as two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, quee
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Where did this place take place I would’ve loved to come 
Awesome!! <3
Beautiful work!
SAVE THE DATE: ECONOMIC RECONCILIATION BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE FORUM 
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization and Southern Chiefs Economic Development are pleased to announce the dates for our 2025 Economic Reconciliation Business and Agriculture Forum!
Date: June 11 and 12, 2025
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory
Stay tuned to our social media for updates.
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FIRST NATIONS VETERANS LEARN TO CARVE
It is always a privilege to connect with our First Nation Veterans!
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) hosted a special soapstone carving workshop for Veterans, inviting them to engage in this meaningful traditional practice.
Soapstone carvings hold a deep significance for Indigenous people, offering a unique form of cultural expression, storytelling, an
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Missed out. I carve soapstone regularly and harvest every year. Next time…..
Too bad I working, when's the next gathering/event?
Media
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!
