Miikahnah Connect

01/15/2026

My coworker and I got to present to the folks involved with the Railside at The Forks. Hopefully we will see some cool opportunities for Miikahnah Connect workers coming!!!

01/14/2026

Come to the Wednesday 8:00 AM interview and lean how to register for the Asbestos Abatement Training!

12/28/2025

Happy Holidays!

12/20/2025

They say construction has higher rates of ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia. That makes sense. These are the “get it done” folks—problem solvers who figure out how things work, tear them down, and build them back better. They use motors, levers, wheels, chains, and whatever mechanical advantage they can imagine to make the hard work a little easier.

Often seen as the lowest rung on the ladder, they are employed just enough to miss out on wellness supports, but not paid enough to access help on their own. Their work is seasonal, task-based, and layoffs often hit during the holidays. For those who thrive on movement and purpose, the downtime can bring on depression and negative coping. It is a fight to make it to the next callout.

Still, when the crew is back, there is a rough welcome, a shared rhythm, and a sense of belonging. There is purpose in this precarious toil.

Take care of your wellness. Whether it is stretching on the job, staying active during layoffs, or checking in with a counsellor, your wellness matters. You matter.

11/28/2025

We’re excited to partner with Piping Industry Technical College/ UA Local 254 again — this time for a brand-new program! 👷‍♂️
If you’re looking for a hands-on career that helps build safer communities, the Sprinkler Fitter pre-employment course could be the perfect fit.
Info sessions start in February! For details, contact Amanda at 204-987-9570 or [email protected]

11/22/2025

11/19/2025

WEHWEHNEH BAHGAHKINAHGOHN BUILDING TURNS 99 YEARS OLD

The former Hudson’s Bay Company building in downtown Winnipeg officially opened 99 years ago, on November 18, 1926!

Nearly a century later, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization is proudly transforming this building into Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn—a place that reflects who we are, what we have overcome, and the future we are building for our 32 member Nations.

A site that once symbolized colonialism is now being reclaimed by:

• A 77 per cent Indigenous workforce
• A major redevelopment led by First Nations vision
• A new purpose grounded in community, culture, and economic reconciliation

On this anniversary, SCO acknowledges the history of this building and celebrates the new path our Nations are carving forward.

From colonial legacy to First Nations leadership, Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn is rewriting the story of this landmark.

To learn more about Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn, visit our website: https://scoinc.mb.ca/wehwehneh-bahgahkinahgohn/

11/15/2025

SAVE THE DATE FOR SCO’S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: DECEMBER 9🎄

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization invites you to our annual holiday open house!

❄️Where: 202-600 Empress Street (entrance marked “Western Financial Group”; SCO is on the second floor), Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory

❄️Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

❄️Time: 11 am – 2 pm

Thank you to all of our partners and community members for your continued support throughout the year.

Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities! Enjoy delicious food, refreshments, and great company.

You are also invited to support our annual donation drive by bringing winter clothing, blankets, or socks to help keep our unsheltered relatives warm this season.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

06/17/2025

The first step for sub-contractor wanting to bid on jobs is they must get registered at http://miikahnahconnect.ca/. To secure a placement applicants, or potential sub-contractors must complete their profile. Note there are mandatory fields such as Name, Address, SIN, Bank Info (with screen shot of Direct Deposit Info with your legal name), Emergency Contact, and if you select First Nation you must upload a picture of your status card. If you don’t have your status card, select Non-Indigenous, then let me know I will contact the SCO Status Card department at [email protected] to see when they will next be on site next at 450 Portage so you can get a status card when they are next onsite. After you are registered, apply to the “Evacuation Load-Out Labourer - Portage La Prairie” listed in the “Jobs Section of the website, then let me know and I will select you.

05/08/2025

Wab Kinew Grass Dance Vs Prairie Chicken Dance Special
Sunday May 18, 2025 at the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow
Dancers must be 18+ Years
Sponsored by the Kinew Family

Join us at the 20 Year Celebration Manito Ahbee Pow Wow and Festival, May 16-18 2025, Winnipeg Manitoba at the Red River Exhibition Park!

For more info, email [email protected]

05/08/2025

Bricklayer Program FPDI and Manitoba Building Trades Institute, in collaboration with Bricklayers Local 1, have launched a Pre-apprenticeship Bricklayer Program specifically for Indigenous People. This program offers participants training in employment readiness, safety, and construction skills, fac...