Council meeting adjourns before Peguis CFS funding extension is heard
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PEGUIS, May 7, 2026 - Upon calling the meeting to order today members of council discussed the agenda which listed an item 15 "BCR #25 Request for policies and governing documents - CFS - Chief Stan Bird". Councillor Linda Sinclair, portfolio holder for Peguis CFS, requested the matter of the CFS agreement extension be put on the agenda. The current agreement expired March 31, 2026. Chief Stan Bird said that item is not properly on the agenda while his request for documents from CFS remains outstanding and unresolved. He said his request for documents was denied and this prevents him from doing his duty as a fiduciary. Without access to these documents how can I make an informed decision? he asked.
Bird's request dates back to last year when a quorum of council passed a BCR approving a one-year extension of the agreement despite being told information requests by the chief were denied. In October 2025, Chief Bird called on governments to terminate the coordination agreement saying, “The agreement has failed. It does not protect children. It does not meet the basic standards of safety, accountability, or transparency.”
With the support of quorum, Councillor Terrence Sinclair, citing lack of a 72 hour notice on the agenda, moved that the meeting be postponed. The motion was carried.
A date has not been set for the next meeting of council.
The Peguis flood threat has retreated – Those who came to our aid
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By Terra Indigena staff
The flood threat in Peguis did not materialize as feared, but as Chief Stan Bird said in his latest community update, something just as important happened: “our people felt prepared.”
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The First Nations Financial Transparency Act is still on the books—but not enforced
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By Trevor Greyeyes
The First Nations Financial Transparency Act still exists. The federal government says it “remains in force.” But for nearly a decade, it has not been enforced.
That’s the reality.
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Peguis flood threat retreats, but Chief says permanent protection still needed
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By James Wastasecoot
Terra Indigena
PEGUIS FIRST NATION, Man. — After days of emergency preparation, sandbagging and targeted evacuations, Peguis First Nation has avoided the major spring flood that many feared could repeat the damage of 2022.
Chief Stan Bird said the immediate threat has eased, but the work is not finished. Cleanup is now underway, some homes remain surrounded by standing water, and temporary sandbag protection will stay in place until near the end of May in case more spring weather systems bring renewed flooding.
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Peguis CFS session highlights growth, but questions over transparency remain
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By James Wastasecoot, Terra Indigena News
PEGUIS FIRST NATION — Peguis Child and Family Services used a public information session on April 15 to showcase growth in programs, buildings and community services, but the afternoon also exposed a continuing divide over transparency, accountability and access to information.
Held at the Peguis CFS conference facility Maamawibiway Gathering Place near Hodgson, the session followed presentations by managers and moved into a question period led by communications director Kirk Mann. Early in the exchange, Mann announced a new that Mary Favel would hold the microphone for individuals who wanted to ask questions, thereby ensuring more control over the questioner. In light of this, Terra Indigena, asked whether Executive Director Clemene Hornbrooke would agree to a separate meeting to address a longer list of questions dating back to the Sept. 19, 2024 AGM. Hornbrooke declined a one-on-one meeting, saying questions would be answered in a public forum and adding that more information sessions are planned for May and June. She also said the agency is prepared to hold sessions every two months if needed. Terra Indigena reminded Hornbrooke that she reneged on a previous commitment to meet at the Sept. 19, 2024. She denied this saying that meeting did proceed and she had staff members present. This reporter sent emails requesting that she follow through with the meeting to address 21 questions, but received no reply.
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