Chief Dennis Meeches, Curtis Assiniboine, Grand Chief Ron Evans and Manitoba Hydro President Bob Brennan sign historic agreement

August 3 was a historic day. An agreement was signed for Manitoba Hydro to sell its land and building on Madison Ave in Winnipeg to develop a new centre for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.

The Long Plains First Nation and its Chief Dennis Meeches, and the head of the Long Plains Trust, Curtis Assiniboine were directly involved in the purchase of the land. Thus the agreement was signed between Chief Dennis Meeches, Curtis Assiniboine, Grand Chief Ron Evans and Manitoba Hydro President Bob Brennan. Congratulations to all involved.

Photos from top show 1) Chief Dennis Meeches speaking at the ceremony with Curtis Assiniboine and Grand Chief Ron Evans looking on. 2) Chief Dennis Meeches, Grand Chief Ron Evans and Bob Brennan talking after the ceremony. 3) Chief Dennis Meeches with Deputy Mayor Mike Pagtakhan and Betty Meeches. Councillor Mike Pagtakhan represented the City of Winnipeg and promised quick attention to the development from the City.