Employer Details

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Website:
http://www.manitobachiefs.com
Phone:
(204) 956-0610
Time Zone:
Central Time (US & Canada)

Representing Manitoba First Nations

 

 

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs was formed in 1988 by the Chiefs in Manitoba to advocate on issues that commonly affect First Nations in Manitoba. AMC represents 62 of the 63 First Nations in Manitoba with a total of more than 151,000 First Nation citizens in the province, accounting for approximately 12 per cent of the provincial population. AMC represents a diversity of Anishinaabe (Ojibway), Nehetho (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene and Dakota people and traditions.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs was previously known as the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood.

Today the AMC represents several First Nation policy sectors including:

  • Eagle’s Nest
  • EAGLE Urban Transition Centre
  • Executive Council of Chiefs
  • First Nations Family Advocate Office
  • Gaming
  • Grandmothers Council
  • Health
  • Patient Advocate Unit
  • Special Needs Advocate Unit
  • Treaty Relations
  • First Nations Women’s Council
  • Jordan’s Principle