Love is the gift from the Eagle. Love is a force that is undeniable. With love all things are possible. It is everyone’s right to have and experience it. 

Our members step beyond their duties through kind acts for community members. These acts of compassion and care often include taking time to offer a meal or kind word to those in need.

The Bear represents courage. We seek the strength and courage to face our greatest enemy-oneself. The bear will give us the understanding to seek resolutions through spiritual intervention: hence, spiritual healing to deal with anger, pain, and ourselves.

No two shifts are the same. When an officer puts on the uniform, there is no way of knowing what danger lies ahead. 

Members of the MFNPS have and will continue to deal with risks that most people will never have to face. This means putting their own safety second when they enter a scene with the potential for injury or even death to save others.

Respect is the gift from the Buffalo. In all life, respect is the first and foremost. Respect oneself and respect will be bestowed.

The MFNPS believes in everyone’s right to be treated with respect and dignity. We recognize that interactions with police can at times, be stressful, especially during a crisis. 

This is why or members make every effort to deescalate challenging situations. We hold ourselves to a very high standard and are accountable for our actions.

Honesty is carried by the Sabe (Sasquatch). It is from within and not to confused with truth (law). There is no “ifs or buts”, there can only be honesty if one is to survive.

When our officers begin their careers, they swear an oath: “I solemnly swear that I will duly, faithfully and to the best of my ability perform and fulfill the duties and requirements of the office of Constable.” 

This oath cannot be maintained unless the officer stays on the path of truth.

The Beaver carries wisdom. Wisdom is not to be confused with knowledge. Wisdom is the gained experience and knowledge is to know the difference and accept responsibility and accountability.

Officers gain wisdom from what they encounter and learn on the job and in their personal lives. The responsibilities are great and to be effective, our members and our organization must continue to learn.

The turtle has been chosen to be the bearer of truth. Truth is symbolic of laws and principles. Since the beginning of time the turtle has not changed. The basic truth of the laws of nature have not changed. The turtle has been able to adapt to change without changing; thus, he represents truth. He also represents time. His shell has thirteen big plates, symbolizing the thirteen moons in one year.

Police officers do not create legislation, bylaws, or the law. They must, like all people, obey and follow the laws of the communities they serve, the province, and Canada. They must understand the truths which the seven teachings offer.

The Wolf carries humility. Central to the wolf is the family pack. To ensure survival, the pack must be as one. In one’s life, much the same as the wolf, we need to understand humility. In the wolf pack, each member understands his individual role and in our individual lives humility becomes the factor, which allows us to ask for guidance humbly.

The sworn and civilian members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service work as a team to serve and protect the First Nation communities they serve. They also support each other, their leaders, their families, and friends to ensure a healthy and safe life for all. We are stronger when we work together.