SKY Nations is focused on initiatives that strengthen the collective political and governing capacity of the eleven member Nations while advancing shared regional priorities.

11 Nations, One United Voice

All Season Road

SKY Nations is in support of an All-Season Road linking Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation and God's Lake First Nation.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure proposes to construct 141 kilometers of all-season road on provincial Crown land. The project, designed as a two-lane gravel public highway, would consist of three sections of intersecting road located on the east side of Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba. These road sections would begin at the reserve boundaries of the Manto Sipi Cree Nation, the Bunibonibee Cree Nation and God's Lake First Nation. Two major bridges over God's River and Magill Creek could also be constructed as part of the project. Connecting these communities will enhance the quality of life and provide equal opportunities in many ways for the members of each Nation.

Consultation Resource Centre

SKY Nations is home to a dedicated Consultation Resource Centre designed to assist its 11 member First Nations in Northern Manitoba with the Crown's legal duty to consult. A consultation resource centre functions as an Indigenous-led team that builds internal capacity within communities. It helps local rights-holders thoroughly research, evaluate, and respond to government or corporate requests for major development projects (such as critical minerals, transit corridors, and northern infrastructure). This structure ensures that First Nations participate in consultation processes as equal decision-makers rather than an afterthought.

Free, Prior and Informed Consent Law & Protocol

By establishing our own Free, Prior, and Informed Consent Law & Protocol, our 11 Nations enforce our authority over our lands and Territories for those who aim to use them.

Rooted in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), FPIC ensures that Indigenous communities maintain self-determination over our ancestral lands rather than being subjected to external decisions.

With FPIC Law and Protocols, we can protect self-determination, prevent exploitation and support ongoing dialogue nations and territories.

More details coming soon.

Pusiko

Keewatin Tribal Council and the City of Thompson signed a land agreement that will lead to a new city subdivision.

The agreement gives KEDC Corp., an economic development agency of Keewatin Tribal Council, the right to acquire and develop 89 acres of land known as the Pusiko Policy Area (formerly the Yale-Newman Policy Area).The forested land lies adjacent to the northern portion of Eastwood between the Burntwood River and the hydro line.KEDC Corporation’s first priorities are building an office building for Keewatin Tribal Council, a tribal health centre, and a hotel and conference centre. KEDC Corporation also has plans to establish 384 housing units, including some affordable housing, assisted living and personal care home spaces, over 7 to 10 years.

MOU with the Coalition of Large Tribes

Rather than partnering with colonial structures such as Canada, the USA or any provinces, states or departments, SKY Nations has decided to sign an MOU to connect with our relatives south of us. The Coalition of Large Tribes has a similar mission to us; they promote the sovereign rights of their member nations, which include the Navajo Nation, Crow Nation, Blackfeet Tribe, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Spirit Lake Tribe, Spokane Tribe, Ute Indian tribe, Omaha Tribe, Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and others.

More details coming soon.