David Monias
David Monias is the Chief of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Pukatawagan, Manitoba. He has been in the news recently due to the severe wildfires affecting his community, which have rendered the nearest airport non-operational, forcing residents to evacuate under perilous conditions.
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David Monias, the chief of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, announced the arrival of Canadian Armed Forces to assist with severe water issues in his community.
Military will arrive Monday to help Manitoba First Nation dealing with water issues, chief says
Canada· 2026-01-11David Monias is the Chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation who proposed a resolution at the AFN meeting.
Carney to address AFN amid criticism over major projects, Indigenous consultationCanada· 2025-12-02
Chief David Monias, of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, questioned the government's reconciliation of Bill C-5 with constitutional duties.
Carney’s ‘last-minute’ meeting with First Nations chiefs on Bill C-5 draws skepticismCanada· 2025-07-16
David Monias, chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, reposted video of heavy rainfall on social media.
More evacuees go home as rain, cooler temperatures provide relief in Prairie wildfiresCanada· 2025-06-16
David Monias is the chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation who has been overseeing the evacuation of his community due to wildfires.
Some wildfire evacuees are leaving their First Nation for first time ever, chief saysCanada· 2025-06-04
Pimicikamak Chief David Monias pleaded with hotel operators to find room for the displaced families fleeing their homes.
Shelter shortage sends Manitoba wildfire evacuees across provincesCanada· 2025-06-02
Chief David Monias described the unstable situation caused by the wildfires in Pimicikamak Cree Nation.
Manitoba evacuates hundreds more as wildfires rage in Western CanadaCanada· 2025-05-31
