First Nations Organizations near Mitchell MB (113 Result(s))

NADA Envisions Diabetes Free PeopleAbout NADAOur VisionNADA is a not-for-profit members-led organization established in 1995 as a result of the rising rates of diabetes in Aboriginal communities.NADA envisions diabetes-free people.To achieve this vision NADA will be an open, independent, grassroots prominent organization that is the driving force in:Raising awareness about diabetes and Aboriginal peoples among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Canada.Advocating for programs and services for Aboriginal peoples affected by diabetes.Promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent the onset or complications of diabetes for all Aboriginal peoples.Our MissionNADA's mission is to be the driving force in addressing diabetes and Aboriginal people as a priority health issue by working together with people, Aboriginal communities and organizations in a culturally respectful manner in promoting healthy lifestyles among Aboriginal people today and for future generations.Our Goals and ObjectivesTo support individuals, families and communities to access resources for diabetes prevention, education, research and surveillance.To establish and nurture working relationships with those committed to persons affected by diabetes.To inspire communities to develop and enhance their ability to reduce the incidence and prevalence of diabetes

Southeast Resource Development Council Corp. is located at 360 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba in the Shawano Wapunong Building. Southeast Resource Development Council Corp. (SERDC)was incorporated and recognized in 1978. It is formal unification of eight (8) member First Nations in the southeastern portion of Manitoba. The Tribal Council is accountable to approximately 12,000 members under the leadership of its eight First Nation Councils. As a political and administrative organization, SERDC is designed and mandated to facilitate the development of local control and responsibility of programs and services to member First Nations by: Providing a mechanism whereby SERDC can develop the administrative and managerial skills necessary to assist each First Nation institute and deliver local services at its own pace and in tune with each First Nation's level of development. Providing a mechanism whereby SERDC can ensure that services are equitably and effectively delivered to each First Nation.

Home > About UsAbout UsCommunity Futures Manitoba Inc. (CFM) is an association representing 16 Community Future organizations (CFs) established throughout rural and northern Manitoba. The Community Futures Manitoba Board of Directors is comprised of one representative from each of these organizations. Community Futures operates across rural and Northern Canada as a grassroots-driven program created to strengthen rural economies by enabling entrepreneurship and assisting in community economic development.There are 16 Community Futures organizations (CFs) established throughout rural and northern Manitoba. The goal of each CF is to assist the communities in their region to develop their economic potential. To this end, CFs work with communities and their agencies and organizations to:Develop long term community economic development strategies and plansCoordinate resources to implement development plansPromote the region and its economic opportunities CFs further support the local economic development process by assisting area entrepreneurs with:Preparing and assessing business plansProviding business and market informationProviding business loans:Standard Loan (up to $150,000)Entrepreneurs with Disabilities (up to $150,000)This initiative is supported by Western Economic Diversification CanadaService en franc¸ais au www.cdem.com© 2014 Community Futures Manitoba.

WelcomeThe Fox Lake Cree Nation currently consists of 1100 members with 500 residents in the home Reserves in Bird and Gillam Reserve and the Town of Gillam. The remaining members live mainly in Thompson, Churchill and Winnipeg. FLCN is signatory to 1910 Adhesion to Treaty 5 signed at York Factory. In 1947, Canada recognizes the Gillam Band as an independent Band and renamed the Fox Lake Band in 1949.