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

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

Community AMMA Team Training - February 21-23, 2024 - West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services hosted the Community AMMA Teams Training over 3 days with numerous training and information presentations throughout. The sessions included Vicarious Trauma with Cecil Sveinson, Grief and Loss with Andrew Bear, Debriefing with Chris Arthur, Sharing Circles with Teresa Snow and a RAMM Clinic presentation with Dr James Rae. The presentations were well received and the information was appreciated by all AMMA Team Members in attendance. Meegwetch!

Dauphin - On May 10th , 2024 West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services Jordan's Principle held their "Bear Witness Day" event in CN Park Dauphin. All in attendance were treated too a hamburger barbecue, cupcakes, face painting, prizes, games and square dancing demonstrations! West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services Jordan's Principle would like to thank everyone for attending and a grea big thank you to the staff's, volunteers, our host Tyler Geisler and everyone who made the day possible. Meegwetch!

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!

West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services celebrates the career of Eva Whitebird, Community Health Nurse in Rolling River First Nation. She has committed 20+ years of nursing service to the people of Rolling River and to WRTHS. She has made tremendous impacts to those she has served and has been an inspiration for those that have had privilege to work with her. The impacts she has made will always be remembered and will last a lifetime. We wish Eva Whitebird all the very best in retirement and wherever her path leads her; her career has truly been a job well done. We will miss you working with you.

West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services Cultural Wellness Center - West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services Board of Directors and Executive Director are proud to announce that our brand new Cultural Wellness Center is now open and in operation! The Center is located at 22 - 1st Avenue in Dauphin, and houses a number of our Mental Wellness programs. We are excited to get underway with hosting trainings and presentations for our West Region Communities, and look forward to having a space to support WRTHS Community health and wellness.

Ebb and Flow First Nation Catch and Release Fishing Derby 2024!

Saturday, March 29th

Ebb & Flow Lake

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Brandon, MB - On October 17th through 19th, West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services held a Mental Wellness Training for the 7 First Nations Anishinaabe Mekina Mino-Ayawin (AMMA) Teams. Our 92 AMMA team members, Board members and West Region Staff took part in the very first roll out training of the Crisis Response Procedures Manual. The teams engaged in discussions around future team training, and participated in Crisis Response Procedures exercises with their community teams. The training was well received and attended.

Dauphin, MB - On September 29th, West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services held its annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day Event. The event was attended by 80 participants from the surrounding communities. Our host Tyler Geisler along with Nellie Kopitz, Shirley, Lorrie and Lorissa Norquay provided presentations for those in attendance. As well the event was treated to the drumming and dance demonstrations of the Smokey Island & Spirit Wind Drum Groups and the Minegoziibe Hoop Dancers. Meegwetch for a successful and impactful day!