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The First Nation originally established itself in the early 1800’s in the Red River valley in and around the area now known as the Parish of St. Peters, in and to the area just north of the present day Town … Continue reading →

The First Nation has obtained negotiation loan funding from Canada to offset the costs of negotiations and retained experienced legal counsel to assist in negotiations. After a period of organization, discussions between Canada and the First Nation are now underway. … Continue reading →

Approximately 20 years ago, the Peguis First Nation (formerly the St. Peter’s Indian Band) filed a claim under Canada’s Specific Claims Policy asserting that its original Reserve at Selkirk, Manitoba, known as the St. Peter’s Indian Reserve, was wrongfully and … Continue reading →

Under the terms of Treaty 1 entered into by the First Nation in 1871, the Peguis First Nation (then the St. Peter’s Indian Band) is entitled to select land within its traditional territory to be set apart as its common … Continue reading →

Peguis is the largest First Nation community in Manitoba, with a population of approximately 7200 people of Ojibway and Cree descent. Peguis is located 190 km north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Chief Louis J. Stevenson became Chief of Peguis First … Continue reading →