PEGUIS FIRST NATION, TREATY 1 TERRITORY - DECEMBER 12, 2024

RE: LAND PURCHASE IN SELKIRK, MB

Peguis Child and Family Services (the “Agency”) is excited to announce the purchase of 4.29 acres in Selkirk, MB. The land, LOT 2 PLAN 50139 WLTO IN RL 50 TO 56 PARISH OF ST CLEMENTS, is located on Manitoba Avenue, adjacent to the Manitoba Public Insurance building.

As part of the Honouring our Children, Families and Nation Act Coordination Agreement, the Agency negotiated Capital Projects as part of this agreement to provide child and family services to membership to prevent children from coming into care. The Agency looks forward to providing services to our Members with the continued focus on building and strengthening the community. 

Purchase Price: $2,623,000.00 Size: 4.29 Acres Date of Possession: December 31, 2024 

Property Description: LOT 2 PLAN 50139 WLTO IN RL 50 TO 56 PARISH OF ST CLEMENTS 

The property acquired is located near the former St.Peter’s Reserve. The repatriation of this property acknowledges and signifies the unjust loss that our Members experienced having been removed from our traditional lands. This land purchase is one action representing Reconciliation with the City of Selkirk and its citizens.

The property is to facilitate the following: 

• 13,000 sq/ft Peguis Child and Services, Selkirk Office building;
• A place to gather and access child and family services in a setting that fosters healing and reconciliation as a family and community;
• Expansion of services and programs in St. Peter's and surrounding areas;
• Ceremonial and Land Based area for Members and community at large;
• Truth and Reconciliation Gatherings to support community healing journey; and
• Community Garden.

The scope of work on the property may provide for contracts for Peguis Members during construction. With office space created in the Selkirk area, more staff will also need to be hired creating more potential employment for our Peguis Members. 

The Agency looks forward to community gatherings and ceremonies, in the near future, at this property.



Media Contact:

Kirk Mann

Communications Director

kirk.mann@peguiscfs.org