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By Trevor Greyeyes
The empty and unused daycare that was reported on by Terra Indigena in the August edition.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Peguis First Nation Chief Dr. Stan Bird and Peguis First Nation Real Estate Trust (PFNRET) representative Martin Favel met with Tracy Schmidt, Manitoba Minister of Education, to discuss the next steps concerning the damaged daycare in East St. Paul.
A representative of the Manitoba Minister said it was a constructive meeting and discussions are ongoing.
Read more: Peguis FN chief, PFNRET and province meet over damaged, empty daycare
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By Trevor Greyeyes
PEGUIS FIRST NATION — For 12-year-old Journey Stevenson, the opportunity to play hockey in her home community is something she shares with many other young players throughout Peguis First Nation and neighbouring Interlake communities.
But for the second consecutive season, young hockey players from Peguis face the prospect of travelling to Winnipeg to compete after the Interlake region failed to establish local U15 and U18 co-ed hockey divisions.
Read more: Peguis Minor Hockey Players Forced to Winnipeg as Interlake Divisions Collapse
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Draft recommendations prompt questions about public input, accountability and support for the volunteer committee
By Jim Wastasecoot
PEGUIS FIRST NATION — The Peguis Governance Committee presented draft recommendations for the 2027 election at an Oct. 19 community meeting, urging clear ballot safeguards and independent election administration while raising concerns about council’s response to its work.
The meeting at Peguis Community Hall also brought questions about who would gather members’ feedback, how existing governance policies are being followed and when Chief and Council would formally address the committee’s recommendations.
Committee chair Mavis Stevenson said Peguis already has policies and governance tools, but their effectiveness depends on consistent use.
“The problem is not that Peguis has no rules. The problem is that the rules must be followed,” she said.
Read more: Peguis governance committee urges election safeguards and stronger council communication
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By James Wastasecoot
Peguis First Nation marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 with the opening of the Soaring Eagle Residential School Park, a permanent place to honour survivors, remember the children who never returned home and teach future generations about the residential school system.
Chief Stan Bird escorts Daphne Thomas as ceremony opening Soaring Eagle park in Peguis.
Read more: Soaring Eagle park opens as Peguis remembers residential school survivors