The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, at their General Assembly meeting of January 16, 2003 unanimously, endorsed the following resolution regarding the Turtle Lodge (Anishnabe Mikinack Kinamakamik) and associated programs:

>> The Chiefs-in-Assembly support Turtle Lodge efforts to forge partnerships in support of a traditional learning and healing centre, and

>> The Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs supports the Turtle Lodge in pursuing federal and provincial partnerships for the Turtle Lodge Centre for Learning and Healing.

The resolution recognized:
>> The Turtle Lodge is a centre for spiritual land-based traditional learning and healing which has been initiated at Sagkeeng First Nation;

>> The Turtle Lodge programs will introduce youth to traditional healing concepts and values based upon the First Nations seven sacred teachings and eight paths of the medicine wheel concept;

>> The Turtle Lodge Elders Council is seeking partnerships and funding support to develop further traditional healing and wellness programs for youth and others; and

>> Many First Nations citizens are seeking knowledge of traditional teachings, values and approaches to healing and wellness.