Community News

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation’s new arbour got rave reviews last weekend during the first powwow held in the ceremonial space. The arbour is called Maamawiitaawiinan, which means “gathering place” in Anishinaabemowin, and replaces a former venue that was used for gatherings in the community, about 65 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. “It’s an amazing facility,” said Brokenhead Chief Gordon Bluesky. Bluesky said the arbour is […]

June 27, 2022 This notice is to all BON Members to advise that the Illegal drug By-Law signed August 15, 2019 remains in force and effect. The BON Housing Authority has zero tolerance to the sale of illegal drugs or illegal activity within Band Homes that do not comply with this By-Law and can result […]

June 21, 2022 – Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its’ Multi Use Community Arbour, “Maamawiitaawiinan” –  which means gathering place in Ojibway. The celebration will take place on June 21, 2022 – National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique […]

Our Chief and Council hosted its first engagement with our 60+ Elders last evening. Our Elders were excited to have an opportunity to provide input on Chief and Council’s list of 2022-2023 Priorities. This is the first engagement on Chief and Council’s 2022-2023 Priorities, we will engaging our managers in the coming weeks. After discussions […]

With the warmer weather upon us many BON Members are eager to get outside and enjoy the outdoors which may include riding off-road vehicles (ORV’s) Most of the laws around ORVs fall under the Off road vehicles act, but here are some general rules to keep in mind when riding an ORV: Anyone under the […]

A controversial road in the RM of St. Clements has been renamed in the spirit of reconciliation. Brokenhead Ojibway First Nation and the Rural Municipality of St. Clements worked together to choose a new name for Colonization Road in Libau, Man. The new name — Reconciliation Road — was officially unveiled with a ceremony and the […]

Treaty 1 Territory August 25, 2020 On August 24, 2020 Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (BON) sent two letters, one to the Province of Manitoba and a second to the Government of Canada, outlining our concerns with the proposed CanWhite Sands Corporation’s (“CanWhite”) proposed silica sand processing facility development project (the “Project”) near Vivian, Manitoba. BON requested […]