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We're In This Together. Your Team and Ours.

Empowering First Nations communities through research, education, and advocacy to uphold and advance Treaty and Aboriginal rights.

Welcome to T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba

Pioneering Research and Advocacy for Treaty and Aboriginal Rights.

At the T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba, we bridge the gap between history and justice. Since 1982, we’ve proudly supported First Nations communities across Manitoba with research expertise that amplifies their voices in the fight for Treaty and Aboriginal rights. Whether it’s analyzing claims or collaborating with legal teams, we’re here to guide communities toward resolutions that honor their histories and futures.

Our Vision:

Pioneering research and advocacy for Treaty and Aboriginal Rights.

A future where the voices of First Nations guide policy and decision-making, fostering equitable relationships grounded in mutual respect.

Join us as we champion the causes that matter most to our communities.

Learn How We Can Support You.

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First Nation Communities Supported Across Manitoba

Millions Secured for Land Purchases

(Empowering Local Communities)

Millions of Acres of Land Acquired

(Under Entitlement Agreements)

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Years of Advocacy

Equitable Outcomes for First Nations

Our Support Staff Team:

Your story, our mission: Together, we make history.

Established by the National Indian Brotherhood in 1982 as a non-profit research organization, the T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba specializes in research related to Treaty rights, Aboriginal Rights, Treaty Land Entitlement and Claims Policy Reform. The T.A.R.R. Centre represents 53 First Nation communities within Manitoba and provides an essential, no cost research service for all registered members of T.A.R.R. Essentially, the T.A.R.R. Centre is the first phase of the specific claims process in determining the validity of a potential specific claim through historical and legal analysis.

The T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba works collaboratively with legal counsel chosen by either the T.A.R.R. Centre or the member community to streamline the research to suit a required legal argument. Once the research is complete, T.A.R.R. will then provide the First Nation community with a research report for review and consideration. The community would then have the option to submit the claim to the Specific Claims Branch (SCB) for minimum standards review. If accepted for negotiations within SCB, T.A.R.R. would then be released of all responsibility moving forward within the claims process unless contracted by the First Nation to provide technical support during the negotiation phase.

one claim at a time.

Reclaim What Was Promised. Restore What Was Lost.

At the Treaty and Aboriginal Rights Research Centre (T.A.R.R.) of Manitoba, we help First Nations uncover the truth, preserve their history, and pursue justice through powerful, evidence-based claims.

Whether it’s land that was never delivered, Treaty promises that were broken, or agricultural benefits that were ignored — our mission is to stand with your Nation and support your path to rightful compensation.

We don’t charge fees.
We don’t take a cut.

We’re here to help your community reclaim what is rightfully yours — with research, strategy, and heart.

Researching the past. Empowering the future.

Land is more than just a place—it’s the heart of our history, culture, and future. The T.A.R.R. Centre provides access to detailed maps and historical records that highlight the journey of Treaty Land Entitlements, reserve boundaries, and the legacy of First Nations in Manitoba.

These maps not only tell stories of the past but also guide our path toward equitable resolutions and land restoration.