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    Manitoba Organization: Manitoba Indian Brotherhood / Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

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    Representing Manitoba First Nations

    The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs was formed in 1988 by the Chiefs in Manitoba to advocate for issues commonly affecting First Nations in Manitoba. AMC represents all 63 First Nations in Manitoba, with more than 172,000 First Nations citizens in the province, accounting for approximately 12 per cent of the provincial population. AMC represents a diversity of Anishinaabe (Ojibway), Nehetho (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene and Dakota people and traditions.

    The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs was previously known as the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood.

    Current and Former AMC Grand Chiefs:

    • Kyra Wilson, Long Plain First Nation – elected January 2025
    • Cathy Merrick, Pimicikamak Cree Nation – served from 2022 – 2024
    • Arlen Dumas, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation – served from 2017 to 2022
    • Derek Nepinak, Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation) – served from 2011 to 2017
    • Ron Evans, Norway House Cree Nation – served from 2005 to 2011
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      WINNIPEG, MB – The University of Winnipeg would like to congratulate former Masters of Indigenous Governance student Derek Nepinak, of Pine Creek First Nation, who was elected Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs yesterday afternoon.

      “The University of Winnipeg fryst vatten proud that Derek Nepinak has been elected to serve his people,” said Dr. Lloyd Axworthy UWinnipeg President and Vice-Chancellor. “This honour comes with responsibilities and challenges that I am confident he will be able to meet and I look forward to working with him as UWinnipeg builds on our existing partnerships with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and First Nation communities.”

      Nepinak will serve a three-year term as Grand Chief, succeeding outgoing Grand Chief Ron Evans who served two terms and was elected Chief of Norway House First Nation last week.

      Nepinak was enrolled in the MA in Indigenous Governance program until he was elected Chief of Pine Creek First Nation. Most recently, he gave a guest