Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that has represented 30 First Nation communities in Manitoba's North since 1981.

Welcome

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) was incorporated in 1981. MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, Aboriginal and human rights for the citizens of the 30 sovereign First Nations we represent. The MKO First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10.

MKO receives its mandate by resolution of the MKO Chiefs in General Assembly. The Grand Chief, elected for a three-year term, serves as the principal spokesperson. A regionally representative Executive Council of Chiefs provides ongoing direction between General Assemblies.

MKO continues to explore ways to strengthen and promote the interests of First Nations by achieving autonomy and self-sufficiency with respect to all areas that affect the lives of northern First Nations’ citizens. Our view is that the government powers of all the MKO First Nation must be recognized as inherent and our governing systems must have an administrative branch or “civil service” to address the technical and program aspects of the First Nations governments. The full restoration of First Nations self-government in northern Manitoba is envisioned by MKO as a three-part process: The repeal or amendment of the Indian Act and the dismantling of the federal government department of Indian and Northern Affairs; the transfer of federal and joint federal-provincial programs, services and related funding allocations directly to Manitoba First Nations; and most importantly, the legal recognition and extension of First Nations’ jurisdiction and self-governing authority over our traditional lands.

Constitution of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc.

View the Constitution of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc. here.