The West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services mission is to support West Region Anishinaabe to enhance and sustain healthy communities of today and tomorrow.

OUR VISION

To reclaim the health of Anishinaabe by opening doors to healthy living for present and future generations.

current news and events

June 13, 2025 - Dauphin - WRTHS proudly partnered with the Manitoba Métis Federation to co-host Dauphin’s 3rd Annual Pride Parade at Vermillion Park. The event featured a community walk beginning and ending at Vermillion Park, creating an inclusive space to celebrate diversity and show support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

WRTHS contributed significantly to the event by donating three grand prizes, coordinating an educational booth with pamphlets and resources, and offering Pride T-shirt giveaways. Musical performances were led by Thereasa McKay and featured the boys’ drum group, Smokey Island Drummers, and the girls’ group, Spirit Wind, from Minegoziibe (Pine Creek). The event also offered a warm meal, live entertainment, kids’ activities, color blast, educational booths, and traditional teachings. To support emotional well-being, WRTHS provided two on-site counselling service providers, Tina Erlendson and Amber Lafreniere, ensuring participants had access to mental health support if needed.

July 9 - Dauphin Countryfest Theater - West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services proudly presented "WRTHS Youth Day - Young Voices Big Changes." The day was enjoyed by approximately 30 youth, and their chaperones from the West Region Communities. Four breakout sessions including Nutrition with Barb Thompson, Tree of Life Exercise with Jenna and Tina Erlendson, Self Care with Kelly Blackbird, Jessica Verhaeghe, Halley Hornan and Mental Health with Shannon McKay and Matt Erlendson. The days activities were followed with door prizes and a private screening of Jurassic World Rebirth! West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services thanks Shawn and the staff at the Dauphin Countryfest Theater and Jodi Fletcher for providing our group with lunch! Meegwetch!

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Agenda

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Information Session

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Status Card Clinic

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The WRTHS Childhood Compensation Program invites you to join us for:

Healing Through Knowledge: Informational session on Settlements and Supports.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (approx.)
📍 Location: Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium , 304 Whitmore Ave E, Dauphin

This event will bring together knowledgeable presenters, and support staff to share important information and provide guidance on:

Jordan’s Principle First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Class Action Settlement
Indian Boarding Homes Settlement
Children’s Special Allowance Settlement
Southern Chiefs Organization will be on site with their Status Card Clinic, providing walk in applications.

Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

📝 Registration Information
Registration opens August 15, 2025 and closes August 29, 2025.
Please register early — spots are limited.

Registration is available in multiple ways:

Online: Click below to register (Will open for registration August 15, 2025 @ 12:00AM)
By phone or email: Call Jocelyn Prokopowich at 204-622-9400 or jprokopowich@wrtchealth.com
Paper Registration Packages: Pre-prepared packages will be sent to all 7 communities’ health offices and at WRTHS 317 Main Street Office and Cultural Wellness Centre Reception. Completed forms can be returned in person, faxed to 204-622-9449 or emailed to jprokopowich@wrtchealth.com

🎁 Prizes will be offered at the gathering for participants — don’t miss your chance to attend and learn with us!

On March 27th, 2025, West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Service (WRTHS) proudly hosted its first 2SLGBTQIA+ Event in Dauphin, Manitoba, at the Manitoba Metis Federation Hall. This event was a day dedicated to education, celebrating diversity, promoting inclusiveness, and fostering acceptance for all. WRTHS invited members from its seven partnered communities, along with surrounding communities, to participate in this special event. Attendees had the opportunity to explore educational booths, visit vendors, engage in activities, and enjoy hot meals. Additionally, WRTHS provided free toques, shirts, and safe space stickers to all attendees. The event featured presentations from Sunshine House, a community drop-in and resource centre focused on harm reduction and social inclusion, as well as two members of WRTHS's own Counselling Services Unit (CSU). To cap off the day, attendees were treated to prize draws, including prizes for evaluations and door prizes, making for a memorable and impactful celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and to promote social inclusion. Meegwetch to all of those that attended and to all the committee members for your hard work!

7 First Nations Conference.

March 11, 12, & 13

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JOIN US FOR A DAY OF EDUCATION TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, PROMOTE INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGE
ACCEPTANCE FOR ALL.

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Brandon - On November 14 & 15, West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services held it's first "Men in Health Gathering," at the Clarion Hotel and Suites. In its original concept, the Men In Health Gathering was to be an outdoor gathering, but due to unforeseen circumstances the event was postponed until November. The Gathering was held for the males in our Health Centers and programs, to discuss how we can make health services more accessible to males in our communities, and to discuss a future Men's Gathering and how that may look. We were thankful for the 11 participants that attended on behalf of their communities and a very special thank you to Ken Norquay Jr. for taking the group out on the land to the WRTHS Spiritual Grounds. Meegwetch!

August 13 & 14, 2025 - Pine Creek First Nation - For two days Pine Creek First Nation and the Jordan's Principle Offices of West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services celebrated in the spirit of Jordan River Andersen with the 3rd Annual Jordan's Principle Pow Wow. Even though the weather did not cooperate on pow wow day, the 300+ crowd enjoyed the activities and pow wow (which was relocated to the community hall). We are very thankful to the elders, community staff, parents and especially the children for attending the wonderful event. We look forward to next year!

September 30 - Dauphin - West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services hosted their annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at the WRTHS Cultural Center and CN Park. The day was hosted by Tyler Geisler of Geisler Consulting and a past employee here at WRTHS. There was a special reading of "Phyllis's Orange Shirt," with the children in attendance, as well as crafting activities, drumming and a light lunch and refreshments for everyone. Thank you to everyone who braved the cool autumn weather to attend this very special event.

Winnipeg - On October 1-3, the Manitoba First Nation Wellness Advisory Committee held a youth gathering entitled "Connecting the Bundle." The gathering was held at Camp Manitou in Winnipeg, with around 40 youth from our First Nations. The event was well received by the youth. The agenda included activities based around the medicine wheel, each incorporating the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components throughout. The camp itself provided numerous activities and their hospitality was much appreciated. Meegwetch!

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The first Claims Period to open is for the Removed Child Class and

the Removed Family Class, which represents two of nine Classes

included in the Settlement.

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West Region Treaty 2&4 Health Services would like to invite you

to attend a community presentation gathering in respect to

National Substance Use Awareness.

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Dauphin - West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services is pleased to share a special day with our First Nation Communities and the Dauphin Community. Please join us for our annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event followed by our Grand Opening of the Cultural Wellness Center, September 30th 2024!

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First Nations Child and Family Services And Jordan's Principle Settlement Info:

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Short Form Notice - English

Short Form Notice - Ojibwe

Rolling River First Nation - On July 18, 2024 the Community held an event commemorating a 150 years since the signing of Treaty 4. Presenters included RRFN Chief and Council, Elder Jim Cote of Waywayseecappo, former RRFN Chief Dennis Whitebird, 1st Vice-Chief of Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations David Pratt, and Treaty Commissioner of Manitoba Loretta Ross. In addition a feast was held by the Huntinghawk Family in honor of Mervin Huntinghawk, as well as a signing of a Declaration recognizing the youth and the event. The youth were presented with Treaty medallions after signing the declaration. Job well done!