Keewatin Tribal Council facts for kids
| Headquarters | 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 |
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Membership (2013)
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16,818 |
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Chairperson (2020)
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Chief Eric Redhead |
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Main organ
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Executive Council |
| Website | http://ktc.ca/ |
The Keewatin Tribal Council is an important group that helps 11 different First Nation communities in Manitoba, Canada. Think of it like a team that works together to support these communities. Its main office is in Thompson, Manitoba, and it also has another office in Winnipeg.
Understanding the Keewatin Tribal Council
The Keewatin Tribal Council acts as a helpful partner for its member First Nations. It provides services and support that benefit all the communities. This includes things like health programs, education, and community development.
The council helps these communities work together on shared goals. It also represents their interests when talking with other governments. This way, the voices of the First Nations are heard and respected.
Who are the Keewatin Tribal Council Members?
The Keewatin Tribal Council represents 11 different First Nation communities. Each community has its own leaders and traditions. The numbers below show how many people were officially registered as members in August 2013.
- Barren Lands First Nation — Their offices are in Brochet, Manitoba. In 2013, about 1,088 people were registered members.
- Bunibonibee Cree Nation — Their offices are in Oxford House, Manitoba. In 2013, about 2,892 people were registered members.
- Fox Lake Cree Nation — Their offices are in Gillam, Manitoba. In 2013, about 1,165 people were registered members.
- God's Lake First Nation — Their offices are in Gods Lake Narrows, Manitoba. In 2013, about 2,603 people were registered members.
- Manto Sipi Cree Nation — Their offices are in Gods River, Manitoba. In 2013, about 646 people were registered members.
- Northlands Dene First Nation — Their offices are in Lac Brochet, Manitoba. In 2013, about 1,035 people were registered members.
- Sayisi Dene First Nation — Their offices are in Tadoule Lake, Manitoba. In 2013, about 774 people were registered members.
- Shamattawa First Nation — Their offices are in Shamattawa, Manitoba. In 2013, about 1,508 people were registered members.
- Tataskweyak Cree Nation — Their offices are in Split Lake, Manitoba. In 2013, about 3,582 people were registered members.
- War Lake First Nation — Their offices are in Ilford, Manitoba. In 2013, about 286 people were registered members.
- York Factory — Their offices are in York Landing, Manitoba. In 2013, about 1,239 people were registered members.
