Peguis CFS Report 2024: Where’s the meat?
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By Trevor Greyeyes
Congrats to Peguis Child and Family Services for getting off this report to Chief and Council plus the community but to reuse an old line from an eighties commercial “where’s the beef?”
I had no idea there were so many directors in so many areas such as reconciliation with both a Winnipeg and Peguis director.
And the beef, there it is. At least a nibble.
One of the questions Peguis people have concerns the Shergold property purchase of 2023. How much was the purchase price? Who was the seller? Who did the transaction? The first official mention of the purchase of he farm across the road from the reserve comes from Barry Mann, Peguis CFS Director of Finance.
On page 55, Mann writes that “the following Projects are in progress:
Peguis Office Expansion and Renovation, new Winnipeg Office at 500 Madison St., a Selkirk Office, and also our Hodgson Home Property - Maamawibiway.
Peguis First Nation sues all levels of government for repeated floods which have devastated Peguis
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Peguis First Nation sues all levels of government for repeated floods which have devastated Peguis
Lease arrangements for the Fuller Road property and gas bar to be finalized in coming weeks
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Lease arrangements for the Fuller Road property and gas bar to be finalized in coming weeks
By James Wastasecoot
At the band meeting of March 22 2024, Billy Spence, Land manager, made an official announcement as required under the rules for land designations under the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program on the Fuller Road property located in East Selkirk. The property, Peguis 1H, was approved in a community vote designating the 44 acre parcel for development. He informed the meeting that the property has been designated and following a public notice being issued to band members at meetings in Peguis, Selkirk and Winnipeg, will be turned over for a nominal fee ($2.00) to the Peguis Development Corporation who will own the head lease. PDC can then sublease the property based on a fair market value. Presently, this is esimated to be $7,200 per acre.
Crisis Unseen: The Hidden Toll of Repeated Floods
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By James Wastasecoot
Peguis, Manitoba — In the shadow of physical destruction left by repeated flooding in Peguis First Nation, a less visible but equally devastating crisis is unfolding. The community, battered by frequent natural disasters and upstream drainage works that they have no say in, is grappling with an escalating social and mental health crisis, impacting every aspect of life from the youngest to the oldest members.
The Unseen Scars of repeated floods
As homes and infrastructure crumble under the weight of relentless floods, the emotional and psychological foundations of the community are also eroding. “The floods take away more than our homes; they take our peace of mind,” says Chief Dr. Stan Bird of Peguis First Nation. According to a recent report by the Peguis Wellness Team, the floods have triggered a surge in mental health issues, with significant increases in depression, anxiety, and substance abuse recorded since the devastating 2022 flood.
Children at Risk:
Perhaps the most heart-wrenching impact is seen among the community’s children. The Wellness Team’s report highlights an alarming rise in self-harm and emotional distress among the youth.
Read more: Crisis Unseen: The Hidden Toll of Repeated Floods
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