Pih-nay-moo-tang | Pinaymootang First Nation

Pinaymootang First Nation, also known as Fairford First Nation, is an Ojibway community situated in the Interlake Region of Manitoba, Canada.

POPULATION

3,770

Rank #65 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

74.1 KM²

Rank #168 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

10/31/2027

Term Expiration

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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-04 14:27:28 UTC

Name

Pinaymootang First Nation (ISC Code: 272)

Former Names

Fairford First Nation

Band Style

Ojibway

Cultural Area

Interlake Region, Manitoba

Indigenous Language

Ojibwe

Number of Registered Members

3770

Band Website

Not Available

Phone Number

(204) 659-5705

Fax Number

(204) 659-2068

Address

General Delivery, FAIRFORD, MB

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

KURVIS ANDERSON

Term Expires

10/31/2027

Number of Council Members

KURVIS ANDERSON

Chief

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DARLENE LETANDRE

Councillor

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BLAIR THOMPSON

Councillor

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CLAY SINCLAIR

Councillor

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BRIAN SANDERSON

Councillor

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BARRY ANDERSON

Councillor

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JOHN SANDERSON

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Financial Statements

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Band Council Remuneration

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2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

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Band Owned Corporations

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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Intergovernmental Agreements

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Active Court Cases

No active court cases at this time.

Downloadable Court Records

Ross v Pinaymootang First Nation

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6379
FAIRFORD 50
7412.6 Hectares
224 KM NW/NO OF/DE WINNIPEG
[49.8954221, -97.1385145]

News Coverage Summary

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Media Reports

$90-million Manitoba flood cheques in the mail

AFN National Chief rejects 'outlandish, disrespectful' Trump remarks on Canada joining U.S.

AFN national chief confident internal struggles are over, despite concerns about her Liberal ties

At least 9 Manitoba First Nations declare states of emergency over snowstorm power outages

Wildfires rage near communities in Manitoba's Interlake, Opaskwayak Cree Nation

Manitobans, Indigenous leaders watching closely as King Charles set to deliver throne speech

Indigenous leaders claim other convictions used systemic racism after two men were acquitted of 1973 murder

Audit finds government's plan to return victims of flooding to First Nations disorganized

RCMP arrest five people, seize numerous firearms in Pinaymootang First Nation

RCMP didn't check site of fatal house fire until relatives found remains: Pinaymootang resident

Fires force three First Nations in Manitoba to declare emergencies

Training program aims for safe, sustainable drinking water for Interlake First Nations

$90M settlement approved for indigenous communities hit by Manitoba floods

Police to blame for wrongful convictions in 1973 killing, not Manitoba prosecutors: province

Manitoba's failure to provide health-care services for Anishinaabe teen discriminatory: human rights decision

Clearing their names: New Canadian federal law aims to tackle inequities for Indigenous people who are wrongfully convicted

First Nations must be included in health-care meetings with premiers, PM: Southern Chiefs' Organization

Manitoba files statement of defence in wrongful conviction cases

The Taken: Canada's latest known serial killer preyed on indigenous women

‘Need not be perfect:’ Judge OKs $90M deal for flooded Manitoba First Nations

Day school survivors deserve more than $10,000, judge hears

American comedian's racist remarks spark walkout at Winnipeg comedy show

Statement from AMC Acting Grand Chief Betsy Kennedy on the Historic Human Rights Settlement

New partnership to benefit First Nations students wanting to attend post-secondary

AFN National Chief rejects 'outlandish, disrespectful' Trump remarks on Canada joining U.S.

Anishinabemowin instructor proud, hopeful as she helps pass language to next generation in Interlake

Assembly of First Nations chief says focus in new year is on unity after a divisive first year of leadership

National Chief Woodhouse thanks family, teachings for getting her to top job

Cindy Woodhouse, from Pinaymootang First Nation, secures victory as AFN national chief-elect

Cause of death for woman from Pinaymootang still under investigation

Childhood passion becomes Indigenous scholar’s life-long research focus

Sep 2021: Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse Wanting a better future for Manitoba First Nations

Treaty 2 chiefs seek meeting with premier on planning for flood channels

Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse eyes hot seat at Assembly of First Nations

Manitoba promises $600K to help train First Nations women in specialized trades

Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse eyes top job at Assembly of First Nations

Assembly of First Nations fails to elect new chief after 6 ballots, 2nd day of voting required

Relationship building an important part of her leadership, says Woodhouse

Pinaymootang Health Centre's pilot projects fill a gap for local communities

AFN national chief Woodhouse Nepinak says there's a lot of work ahead

AFN National Chief rejects 'outlandish, disrespectful' Trump remarks on Canada joining U.S.

Cindy Woodhouse wins election for Assembly of First Nations national chief

Cody Caetano and Emily Riddle among winners of 2023 Indigenous Voices Awards

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Projects explore dementia and frailty in First Nations communities

Cindy Woodhouse on running for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations

Aug 2021: History goes full circle for Chief Garnet Woodhouse

'I'm just lost right now': First Nation's hockey coach suspended for social media post she didn't write

Drinking water advisories hit more than half of Manitoba First Nations

After 150 years, rare treaty medal remains with family of man who signed Treaty 2

Innovative First Nations program ensures children receive health care in home community

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Inspiring next generation of Indigenous health-care professionals

AFN National Chief Woodhouse thanks family, teachings for her success

Bad water: 'Third World' conditions on First Nations in Canada

Pinaymootang man with 'big heart' gathers Christmas donations for kids of woman killed in crash

Pinaymootang First Nation celebrates 12 graduates

Pinaymootang First Nation hopes expanded health centre will improve services for flood-affected area

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Students support underrepresented adults in First Nations community

First Nation evacuees begin to receive compensation 8 years after flood disaster

Interprofessional Collaboration Experience on First Nations opens Rady students’ eyes, builds collaboration

Judge approves $90M settlement for flooded Manitoba First Nations

Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse seeks to lead Assembly of First Nations

‘Canada, we’re coming for you’: Cindy Woodhouse elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations

Entrepreneurship can help Indigenous girls feel 'beautiful and empowered': RezGal Lashes owner

First Nations must be included in health-care meetings with premiers, PM: Southern Chiefs' Organization

Widespread 'fraud and vote buying' found in 2017 Manitoba First Nation election

Search efforts continue for man who fell from train bridge in Pinaymootang First Nation

Community members find body of man who fell from train bridge in Pinaymootang First Nation

Winnipeg court exonerates men after decades-long convictions

Indigenous women lead week-long day camp for girls at Pinaymootang First Nation

Voting fraud found in 2017 Manitoba First Nation election, but nothing will happen

First Nations men wrongfully convicted in 1973 Winnipeg murder sue over 'cruel and unusual treatment'

Members of Pinaymootang First Nation protesting ahead of October election

Donor Relations | Celebrating a Partnership for Change

A suggested wrongful conviction has resulted in a new trial

Robot helps bring physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to rural First Nations

Human rights agreement will allow children on Manitoba First Nations to access provincial disability services

Clarence Woodhouse acquitted of murder 50 years after conviction

Assembly of First Nations elects national chief in a marathon vote

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Partnership brings physiotherapy to two First Nations communities

3rd Pinaymootang First Nation man's conviction overturned in 1973 Winnipeg murder in light of new evidence

First Nations leaders asking for provincial consultation regarding flood control project

14-year fight for disability services settled in favour of First Nations children in Manitoba

CBC Manitoba: Pinaymootang Health Centre helps fill health-care gaps for First Nation, surrounding communities

Pinaymootang Health Centre helps fill health-care gaps for First Nation, surrounding communities

Academic Research

Envisioning Health: Anishanabee and Dakota Case Studies

Reconciling with minoaywin: First Nations Elders' advice to promote healing from forced displacement

In collaboration with Pinaymootang First Nation

Amphibious Housing: An Innovative Approach to Seasonal Flood Mitigation for Vulnerable First Nations Communities

Mina'igoziibiing: a history of the Anishinaabeg of Pine Creek First Nation in Manitoba: a history of the Anishinaabeg of Pine Creek First Nation in Manitoba

The significance of creating First Nation traditional names maps

Red tape blocks care for Aboriginal children

Bad water:'Third World'conditions on First Nations in Canada

Discrimination Against First Nations Children with Special Healthcare Needs in Manitoba

The Impact of Jordan's Principle on Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Mina'igoziibiing: a history of the Anishinaabeg of Pine Creek First Nation in Manitoba: a history of the Anishinaabeg of Pine Creek First Nation in Manitoba

Canada's evacuation policy for pregnant First Nations women: Resignation, resilience, and resistance

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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