# First Nations of Northern Manitoba CFS Authority

The First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services Authority, the Northern Authority works with Indigenous CFS Agencies in Northern Manitoba.

## Additional Information

- [Who We Are](https://www.northernauthority.ca/who-we-are)
- [What We Do](https://www.northernauthority.ca/what-we-do)
- [Board of Directors](https://www.northernauthority.ca/board-of-directors)
- [The CEO](https://www.northernauthority.ca/the-ceo)
- [The Team](https://www.northernauthority.ca/the-team)
- [Denise Packo](https://www.northernauthority.ca/denise-packo)
- [Nick Saunders](https://www.northernauthority.ca/nick-saunders)
- [Grand Chief Dr. Sydney Garrioch, LL.D](https://www.northernauthority.ca/grand-chief-dr-sydney-garrioch)
- [William G. Lathlin](https://www.northernauthority.ca/william-g-lathlin)
- [Theresa Yetman](https://www.northernauthority.ca/theresa-yetman)
- [Walter J. Spence](https://www.northernauthority.ca/walter-j-spence)
- [Angela Saunders](https://www.northernauthority.ca/angela-saunders)
- [Deborah Chornoby-Sabourin](https://www.northernauthority.ca/deborah-chornoby-sabourin)
- [Victoria Atolagbe](https://www.northernauthority.ca/victoria-atolagbe)
- [Pamala Logan](https://www.northernauthority.ca/pamala-logan)
- [Agencies](https://www.northernauthority.ca/agencies)
- [News](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news)
- [Annual Reports](https://www.northernauthority.ca/annual-reports)
- [Success Stories](https://www.northernauthority.ca/success-stories)
- [Photo Albums](https://www.northernauthority.ca/photo-albums)
- [Videos](https://www.northernauthority.ca/videos)
- [Preserving Culture and Strengthening Families](https://www.northernauthority.ca/preserving-culture-and-strengthening-families)
- [Nikan Awasisak Agency - Reconnecting, Healing, and Empowering Families in Cross Lake](https://www.northernauthority.ca/nikan-awasisak-agency-reconnecting-healing-and-empowering-families-in-cross-lake)
- [NCNFCWC: A Beacon of Transformation and Unity](https://www.northernauthority.ca/ncnfcwc-a-beacon-of-transformation-and-unity)
- [OCNCFS: A Pillar of Strength and Support for Families](https://www.northernauthority.ca/ocncfs-a-pillar-of-strength-and-support-for-families)
- [Hope and Healing: Cree Nation Child and Family Caring Agency's Impact on Families in The Pas](https://www.northernauthority.ca/hope-and-healing-cree-nation-child-and-family-caring-agencys-impact-on-families-in-the-pas)
- [Finding Their Way Back: Island Lake Youth Reconnect with Culture, Community, and Identity at Old Post](https://www.northernauthority.ca/finding-their-way-back-island-lake-youth-reconnect-with-culture-community-and-identity-at-old-post)
- [Employment](https://www.northernauthority.ca/employment)
- [Links](https://www.northernauthority.ca/links)
- [Contact](https://www.northernauthority.ca/contact)

## News

- [National Day for Truth and Reconciliation](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation)
- [Upcoming AGM Announcement - December 10th in Winnipeg, Manitoba](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/upcoming-agm-announcement-december-10th-in-winnipeg-manitoba)
- [Northern Authority Hosts Three-Day Training for Seven Agencies in Winnipeg](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/northern-authority-hosts-three-day-training-for-seven-agencies-in-winnipeg)
- [Northern Authority Marks 20 Years of AJI-CWI and Devolution of Child Welfare Services](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/northern-authority-marks-20-years-of-aji-cwi-and-devolution-of-child-welfare-services)
- [Statement from the Chief Executive Officer regarding the ongoing wildfires](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/statement-from-the-chief-executive-officer-regarding-the-ongoing-wildfires)
- [Northern Authority Leads Emergency Response for Families Affected by Wildfires in Northern Manitoba](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/northern-authority-leads-emergency-response-for-families-affected-by-wildfires-in-northern-manitoba)
- [Message from the CEO - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/message-from-the-ceo-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation)
- [Northern Authority Gathers at Opaskwayak Cree Nation to Celebrate 21st AGM and 20th Anniversary of AJI-CWI](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/northern-authority-gathers-at-opaskwayak-cree-nation-to-celebrate-21st-agm-and-20th-anniversary-of-aji-cwi)
- [Condolences Message on the Passing of Ian Ross](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/condolences-message-on-the-passing-of-ian-ross)
- [A Message of Gratitude and Reflection as We Close 2025](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/a-message-of-gratitude-and-reflection-as-we-close-2025)
- [Northern Authority Delivers High-Demand Training to Strengthen Agency Capacity](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/northern-authority-delivers-high-demand-training-to-strengthen-agency-capacity)
- [Condolences on the Passing of Amanda Lathlin](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/condolences-on-the-passing-of-amanda-lathlin)
- [Northern Authority Delivers Training in Norway House to Strengthen Frontline Practice](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/northern-authority-delivers-training-in-norway-house-to-strengthen-frontline-practice)
- [Northern Authority Supports Manitoba Court Decision and Calls for Immediate Action to Restore First Nations Authority Over Child Welfare](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/northern-authority-supports-manitoba-court-decision-and-calls-for-immediate-action-to-restore-first-nations-authority-over-child-welfare)
- [Northern Authority Participates in the 2026 AFN Annual General Assembly](https://www.northernauthority.ca/news/northern-authority-participates-in-the-2026-afn-annual-general-assembly)