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Peguis First Nation uses its disaster expertise to help northern Manitoba fire evacuees #Manitoba

Evacuees happy to be welcomed after a harrowing journey out of Pimicikamak Cree Nation

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Peguis First Nation uses its disaster expertise to help northern Manitoba fire evacuees | CBC News
When news broke that a massive evacuation was needed to protect people from wildfire, Peguis First Nation stepped up.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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May 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The Peguis First Nation declared a state of emergency as leadership said flooding is now a certainty.
Peguis First Nation declares state of emergency
The Peguis First Nation declared a state of emergency as leadership said flooding is now a certainty.
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April 18, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The Peguis First Nation converted its multiplex — home to the Peguis Juniors hockey team — into an emergency shelter for up to 300 people. It was more than half-full this past weekend.

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Peguis First Nation uses its disaster expertise to help northern Manitoba fire evacuees | CBC News
When news broke that a massive evacuation was needed to protect people from wildfire, Peguis First Nation stepped up.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Fires across Canada are increasingly threatening communities—we’re seeing this now in SK and MB. We’re working with James Smith Cree Nation and Peguis First Nation leadership and emergency teams to support evacuees and coordinate responses.
May 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
‘An immense amount of pride’: Peguis First Nation celebrates Carter Bear’s NHL achievement #Manitoba #CarterBear

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‘An immense amount of pride’: Peguis First Nation celebrates Carter Bear’s NHL achievement
An Interlake First Nation celebrated one of its own on Saturday.
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August 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
PEGUIS – Some residents with medical needs are being taken out of Peguis First Nation in advance of anticipated flooding.
Some people with medical needs are being taken out of Peguis First Nation
PEGUIS – Some residents with medical needs are being taken out of Peguis First Nation in advance of anticipated flooding.
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April 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Prince was descended from chiefs of the Peguis First Nation (Saulteux or Ojibwe).
September 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
A house was destroyed and 340 people were evacuated because of wildfires in Peguis First Nation this weekend.
Hundreds evacuated because of Peguis wildfires
A house was destroyed and 340 people were evacuated because of wildfires in Peguis First Nation this weekend.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
‘He lit a fire’: Honouring the legacy of Mazina Giizhik-iban, Murray Sinclair

The former TRC chairman, senator and judge from Peguis First Nation was remembered with a public service in ‘Manitoba’ on Sunday

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‘He lit a fire’: Honouring the legacy of Mizanay Gheezhik-iban, Murray Sinclair
The former Truth and Reconciliation Commission chairman from Peguis First Nation was remembered with a public service in ‘Manitoba’ on Sunday
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November 18, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Peguis First Nation held a last one standing competition that lasted 21 hours this week after the last two left in the competition agreed to split the prize money.
Last one standing competition goes 21 hours in Peguis First Nation | APTN News
Peguis First Nation held a last one standing competition that lasted 21 hours this week after the last two left in the competition agreed to split the prize money. #aptnnews #aptnmanitoba • •…
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July 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Peguis First Nation community members have been working tirelessly to prepare their community for expected water levels to rise to a severe state of flooding that will rival the worst the community has had in their history.
Peguis First Nation prepares for upcoming flooding
Sandbags were being filled over the weekend in Peguis First Nation as the community 200 kilometres north of Winnipeg prepares for flooding.
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April 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM
New report raises questions about economic benefits of extending Chief Peguis Trail www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
New report raises questions about economic benefits of extending Chief Peguis Trail | CBC News
A new report about the planned extension of Chief Peguis Trail contains two widely divergent estimates of the financial benefits of the proposed Winnipeg megaproject.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:54 PM
‘He lit a fire’: Honouring the legacy of Murray Sinclair — The former TRC chairman, senator and judge from Peguis First Nation was remembered with a public service in Manitoba on Sunday.

The latest from our fellow Crystal Greene in #Winnipeg:

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‘He lit a fire’: Honouring the legacy of Murray Sinclair
The former TRC chairman, senator and judge from Peguis First Nation was remembered with a public service in Manitoba on Sunday
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November 13, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Peguis First Nation is celebrating as Carter Bear becomes the first Manitoban picked in the first round since Conor Geekie in 2022.

Bear goes 13th-overall to the Detroit Red Wings.
June 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The chief and council of Peguis First Nation are pleading for help from Canada’s military as the threat of a once-in-200-year flood grows larger by the day.
Flood-weary Peguis leaders call for military help amid warnings of potentially catastrophic spring melt
The chief and council of Peguis First Nation are pleading for help from Canada’s military as the threat of a once-in-200-year flood grows larger by the day.
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April 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski says she approved the deployment of "humanitarian personnel" to Peguis First Nation, located along the Fisher River north of Winnipeg.
Feds sending support to Peguis First Nation due to flood risk
The federal government says "humanitarian personnel" will be sent to Peguis First Nation, located on Fisher River in Manitoba.
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April 9, 2026 at 10:16 PM
To help with flood prevention efforts in Peguis first Nation, Canadian Red Cross will be deploying personnel to the First Nation in Manitoba.
Canadian Red Cross will deploy personnel to help flood efforts in Peguis First Nation | APTN News
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April 15, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Peguis First Nation was forcibly relocated to this flood-prone site more than a century ago.

The community remains without permanent flood protection.
April 22, 2026 at 9:44 PM
I saw the flag behind the guitarist to the right and double checked - that's the flag of Peguis First Nation.
I remember when William Prince was sleeping in his car when he played Trout Forest Music Festival. I remember thinking if there was any justice in the world, he would find his audience. It was so great to see his triumphant sold out show at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg tonight.
April 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Around 200 people are working 12 hour shifts to sandbag and protect homes and infrastructure in Peguis First Nation as they prep for what could be a severe spring flood if it hits their community in the upcoming days.
Peguis First Nation in Manitoba braces for severe spring flood | APTN News
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April 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM