IANE - Westman Chapter

09/17/2025

Great work Constable Conway!!! 🧡

BUAPC would like to highlight one of our cherished members, Constable Amanda Conway! 🧡

Amanda is a member of the Métis community and brings her valuable knowledge & experience to the team. She organizes the Pulling Together canoe event each year; one of our biggest events and a memorable opportunity on our Assiniboine River.

Cst. Conway has multiple achievements and organizes several events for Brandon Police Service, and other organizations. One of her many notable accomplishments include co-founding Project Resilience 911 which focuses on the mental health of police and other first responders, leading to her being awarded the Mental Health Service in Policing Award, a first of its kind!

Our own BUAPC coordinator & her daughter were blessed to be able to attend one of Amanda's drum-making events which sparked a love of drumming in their family! Cst. Amanda makes a positive impact on others, and we value her time, dedication, and continued commitment to TRW!

We are lucky to have such a hardworking, knowledgeable member on the TRW committee and we appreciate all that you do for our community, Amanda! 🧡
Chii Miigwetch! Thank You! Ekosani!

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-Picture taken by Matt Goerzen

09/04/2025

🌟 You’re Invited!🌟
The event is getting closer and we would love for YOU to join us for the 2025 Champions of Indigenous Employment Awards Luncheon hosted by the Interprovincial Association on Native Employment (IANE).

📅 Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: The Victoria Inn, Brandon

This annual celebration honors individuals, businesses, and students making a powerful impact in advancing Indigenous employment and education.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
🔸 Knowledge Keeper – A Knowledge Keeper will open our event, honouring the rich, cultural heritage of the Indigenous community
🔸 Awards Presentation – Recognizing businesses that champion Indigenous employment and career development
🔸 Scholarship Awards – Celebrating students who are shaping the future through hard work and dedication

WHY ATTEND?
🤝 Connect with community and business leaders
🧡 Support meaningful initiatives in Indigenous employment
💡 Be inspired by stories of resilience, achievement, and leadership

Your presence will help celebrate and elevate the champions of our community. Let’s come together to recognize and support those driving positive change.

A BIG “Thank You!” to our sponsors:
💛Gold Sponsor ~ Cenovus Cenovus Energy
🤍Silver Sponsor ~ Assiniboine College

We hope to see you there!

07/22/2025

🌟 You’re Invited!🌟
Join us for the Champions of Indigenous Employment Awards Luncheon hosted by the Interprovincial Association on Native Employment (IANE).

📅 Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: The Victoria Inn, Brandon

This annual celebration honors individuals, businesses, and students making a powerful impact in advancing Indigenous employment and education.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
🔸 Knowledge Keeper – A Knowledge Keeper will open our event, honouring the rich, cultural heritage of the Indigenous community
🔸 Awards Presentation – Recognizing businesses that champion Indigenous employment and career development
🔸 Scholarship Awards – Celebrating students who are shaping the future through hard work and dedication

WHY ATTEND?
🤝 Connect with community and business leaders
🧡 Support meaningful initiatives in Indigenous employment
💡 Be inspired by stories of resilience, achievement, and leadership

Your presence will help celebrate and elevate the champions of our community. Let’s come together to recognize and support those driving positive change.

A BIG “Thank You!” to our sponsors:
💛Gold Sponsor ~ Cenovus Energy
🤍Silver Sponsor ~ Assiniboine College

We hope to see you there!

06/05/2025

Tickets on sale now! 🧡
Showings on June 22nd & 23rd

Pawâkan works with three Indigenous languages: Plains Cree, Stoney Nakoda and Michif. This 2025 tour gives Akpik Theatre the opportunity to delve deeper into Métis culture and land and hopefully more language with the cast and company. This Community Telling tour brings us into Treaty 1 territory for the first time and has us developing an even deeper connection to the land and communities in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Check in with us as the tour comes together for May and June of 2025! Buy your tickets and see you soon! Marci!

03/14/2025

Big CONGRATULATIONS to Ozi Ojo from Assiboine College who was the lucky winner of our IANE Career Fair basket. 🎉
Enjoy, Ozi, and thank you for attending. ☺️

03/11/2025

🚀 Career opportunities await! (Please share!)

Join us TODAY from 10-2:30 at the IANE Westman Career Fair at the Little Teaching Lodge! 📍205 College Avenue, Brandon.

Connect with amazing employers—like the Brandon Police Service, Assiniboine College, Compass Credit Union, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services, Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba, Brandon Friendship Centre, RRC Polytech, Canadian Armed Forces,
and more‼️

Come explore the exciting career paths.
Your future starts here! See you soon! 👏

02/21/2025

Employers & Job Seekers Mark Your Calendars!

The 21st Annual IANE Job Fair is happening in Brandon, Manitoba, on March 11, 2025, from 10 AM – 2:30 PM.

This is your chance to connect with job seekers, showcase career opportunities, and grow your team. Don’t miss out on finding your next great hire!

🔸Registration Fee: $375
💡 Proceeds support event costs & IANE annual scholarships.

Reserve your spot today!
📩 [email protected]

02/17/2025

Happy Louis Riel Day!

Today, we honor the vision, courage, and leadership of Louis Riel, who fought for the rights of the Métis people and helped shape the province of Manitoba. His legacy of resilience and advocacy continues to inspire Indigenous communities across the land.

Let’s take this day to reflect, celebrate, and stand together in the spirit of unity and reconciliation.

📷: Manitoba Historical Society

01/29/2025

Calling all employers! Connect at the 21st Annual IANE Job Fair in Brandon, Manitoba on March 11th, 2025, from 10 AM – 2:30 PM.

Showcase your career opportunities, meet future employees, and grow your team!

Register by February 14th to secure the early bird rate of $325.

*Proceeds to offset event expenses as well as fund IANE annual scholarships 🧡

Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!
Email: [email protected]

01/09/2025

Our deepest condolences to Chief Palson’s family, work family and community. What an incredibly tragic loss. You will be missed.
Rest in peace, Chief.

Chief of Police Doug Palson

With a heavy heart, the Manitoba First Nation Police Service shares the sudden and tragic news of a house fire that occurred earlier this morning at the residence of our Chief of Police Doug Palson.

Portage la Prairie RCMP and Fire quickly responded to the scene, and once the fire was extinguished, investigators discovered human remains in the home.

Although the investigation is on-going, we believe that Chief Palson was the victim of this tragic incident. Manitoba First Nation Police Service is working closely alongside the Manitoba RCMP, and the Office of the Fire Commissioner during this process.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Palson’s family as they deal with this tragedy. We are also sharing in the grief and loss which is being felt by the members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service. We are all connected as a united police family at this time. Chief Palson was a passionate leader who loved our police service and its members who serve our 10 First Nation communities with pride and respect.

On behalf of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Police Commission, I would like to express our heartfelt sadness for the loss of Chief Palson to his family, friends, and colleagues. The days ahead will be challenging, but we will come together to support each other.

Sherri Thomas
Chair – Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Police Commission

09/12/2024

Invitation - Champions of Indigenous Employment Awards Luncheon:

We are delighted to invite you to the Interprovincial Association on Native Employment’s (IANE) Annual Awards Luncheon, a celebration of excellence in our community. This prestigious event will be held on September 25th at 11:00AM at The Victoria Inn, Brandon and we would be honored to have you join us.
Event Highlights:
• Drumming Ceremony: Experience the powerful and soulful drumming that will open our event, honoring the rich cultural heritage of our community.
• Awards Presentation: Celebrate with us as we recognize outstanding achievements in business and education. We will present awards to businesses that have demonstrated exceptional support for Native employment and have assisted with professional career development.
• Scholarship Awards: Witness the presentation of scholarships to deserving students who are shaping the future with their dedication and hard work.
Why Attend?
• Network with Local Leaders: Connect with fellow business leaders and community members who are committed to fostering growth and inclusivity.
• Support a Worthy Cause: Your presence will contribute to the recognition and encouragement of those making a significant impact in Native employment and education.
• Be Inspired: Gain insights from keynote speakers and be inspired by the stories of award recipients.

We look forward to celebrating with you and acknowledging the incredible contributions of individuals and businesses in our community. Your support and participation will make this event truly special.

Thank you for considering our invitation. We hope to see you there!

06/28/2024

Do you know a local Champion of Indigenous Employment? An individual, business, organization or entrepreneur that is paving the way for equal opportunities and access to employment for Indigenous peoples?

Nominate them for a Champion of Indigenous Employment award today!!!!

Nomination deadline is July 28, 2024! Winners will receive their award at our Awards Luncheon in Brandon, September 25, 2024!

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Forms CHAMPIONS OF INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT by admin June 25, 2024 The IANE Westman Chapter invites nominations for a “Champion of Indigenous Employment”to be recognized at IANE’s Champions Awards Ceremony, September 25th, 2024 for theircommitment, leadership and innovation in promoting the emplo...