Opaskwayak News
The Opaskwayak Financial Administration Law Explained
The Opaskwayak Financial Administration Law Explained In 2016, Opaskwayak Cree Nation signed their Financial Administration Law (FAL). This was required to become a borrowing member with FNFA. In January 2017, Opaskwayak became a borrowing member of...
New Finance System Launched
New Finance System Launched On November 1, the Finance Transformation Project reached its most important milestone – the new Opaskwayak financial system officially went live. While most community members won’t see a big difference,...
Chief and Council Provide Community Update
Chief and Council released their first Report to the Community today. The report includes updates on projects underway within the Opaskwayak organization and changes and events taking place in the...
Meet Our Leadership: Opaskwayak Chief and Council
Meet Our Leadership: Opaskwayak Chief and Council Opaskwayak’s Chief and Council are here to lead, protect and provide for the Opaskwayak Ininew while working toward Mino Pimâtisiwin. Get to know...
56th Annual OID Princess Crowning
On Thursday, August 18th, we crowned the princesses of the 56th Annual Opaskwayak Indigenous Days celebration! Over 200 spectators gathered at OID park outside the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre where 17...
Photos from the 56th Annual Opaskwayak Indigenous Days Parade
On Monday, August 15th, we kicked off the 56th Annual Opaskwayak Indigenous Days celebration with the annual parade! Over 30 floats paraded through the crowds from Big Eddy to the...
Opaskwayak Signs Forestry Revenue Sharing Agreement with Manitoba Government
August 3, 2022 The Manitoba government is finalizing an MOU with Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) this week to work toward the development of revenue sharing that will see up to...
Election Board Releases Decision on Election Code
The OCN Election Board has provided their decision on the Election Code Requirement of Annual Checks for Chief and Council. Read the Election Board Letter Here
Official Statement: Opaskwayak Election Code Upheld by Leadership and Administration
Official Statement from Chief and Council: We encourage membership to refrain from spreading rumours of slander, defamation and character assassination. Chief and Council, along with its administration, continue to comply...
An Opaskwayak Vision for our Community
The Big Picture: Opaskwayak’s 20-Year Community Vision Master Plan In 2042, a visitor travelling north on Highway 10 could cross the bridge to Opaskwayak’s River Landing and find ample green...