Author: Cory Fitzgerald

Sharing the Good News – Miyoskamin Spring 2026

Kahkewistahâw First Nation is pleased to share Miyoskamin – Spring 2026 newsletter!

Inside this issue:
Greetings from Leadership
Bringing the Bison Home
Program Updates
New Fire Hall/O&M Building
Mamawi Business Centre Opens
Chief Kahkewistahâw Highway
Community Highlights

This edition highlights the growth, achievements, and exciting developments happening throughout our Nation as we continue moving forward together.

Please take a moment to read, celebrate, and stay informed about the positive work and accomplishments within our community.

Kinanâskomitin for being part of our journey. Together, with the Eagle, we soar.

Kahkewistahaw First Nation Community

Effective April 1, 2026, the old garbage dump is officially closed to all traffic.

Cameras will be in place — please respect the closure and

do not engage in illegal dumping.

Let’s all do our part to Be Stewards of the Land —

honoring and protecting it for future generations.

This site, identified as a contaminated area, will be reclaimed this summer through efforts supported by Indigenous Services Canada.

As reclamation plans are finalized, updates will be shared with the community.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to keeping our lands clean and respected

BRINGING HOME THE BUFFALO

Join us for a meaningful and historic day as we welcome the buffalo back to the land.

Thursday, March 26

Kahkewistahaw Farm

Escort leaves at 9:00 AM from Chief Joseph Crowe Governance Centre

Lunch provided

This special event honors the deep connection between our people and the buffalo—once a vital part of life, culture, and survival for the Plains Cree people.

“The buffalo is honoured to this day, a reminder of life in harmony with nature as it was once lived. They gave themselves as a gift for the sustenance and survival of the Plains Cree people.”

— Judith Silverthorne

Come be part of this powerful moment of culture, history, and community.

Upcoming Water Interruption Notice

March 21, 2026

Water Service Interruption – March 21, 2026

Please be advised that the centralized water system will experience intermittent service interruptions and periods of full shutdown on Saturday, March 21, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This outage is required to complete water main maintenance and system upgrades.

The contractor will work as efficiently as possible to minimize disruption and restore normal service promptly.

Due to the temporary loss of system pressure during this work, a precautionary Boil Water Advisory will be in effect for several days following the upgrades. Residents will be notified once the advisory is lifted and water quality is confirmed safe.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation during this essential maintenance.

1. Instructions during the Boil Water Advisory

• Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, cooking, or washing food.
• Use boiled or bottled water for pets.
• Bathing and laundering are typically safe without boiling.

2. What residents should do prior to shut down:

• Store some water in containers for use during the outage.
• Avoid running taps during the maintenance window.