On Friday afternoon, Little Grand Rapids First Nation hosted a grand opening ceremony for its new Winnipeg Sub Office at 919 Notre Dame Avenue earlier in the afternoon. Members of the community attended the ceremony, and Chief Oliver Owen received his headdress during the event. The council members received blankets from community members as a thank-you for their service.
Chief Owen had the idea to purchase and open an office in Winnipeg to provide better service to members. The office is open to the public, and First Nation students can also receive assistance there. The office will also be used to continue delivering services to help people obtain their status cards on-site.
The new office represents a significant resource for the Little Grand Rapids First Nation, providing a space where they can better serve their membership. The building will allow the First Nation to expand its services, provide assistance to students, and continue to help people obtain their status cards. It will also be crucial in coordinating evacuation relief, seeing the community has been hit by a series of terrible flooding over the past few years.
The Winnipeg location will provide better access to services and assistance, making it easier for the community to thrive. The office is an example of the progress being made by First Nations in Canada as they continue to work towards improving their communities and providing better opportunities for their members.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a feast and prayers were offered for everyone in attendance, and there was an open house where visitors could drop by and visit the new office. Door prizes were also given out to those who attended.
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