Opaskwayak News
Lobbying Initiatives in Ottawa and Winnipeg
Lobbying Initiatives in Ottawa and Winnipeg With the constant need to expand our capacity whether it’s in staff, buildings, or developments within Opaskwayak: there is always a struggle to find...
Appointment of Election Board
From the Executive Office of the Chief and Council Official Statement: Appointment of Election Board On April 12, 2023, the Chief and Council of Opaskwayak Cree Nation received the decision...
New Community Relations Unit Serves Opaskwayak Membership
New Community Relations Unit Serves Opaskwayak Membership Opaskwayak members can now reach out to the new Community Relations Unit, set up to look after citizens’ requests, community events and Elders;...
Welcoming Members, Friends, Neighbours and Visitors
Welcoming Members, Friends, Neighbours and Visitors Tawaw. Welcome to Treaty 5 Territory. Those are some of the first words visitors see when they first enter Opaskwayak. The words are captured...
Spring 2023 Report to the Community
Chief and Council released their second Report to the Community this week. The report includes updates on projects underway within the Opaskwayak organization and changes and events taking place in...
Call for Applications – Election Board Members
From the Executive Office of the Chief and Council PUBLIC NOTICE The Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) is seeking OCN Members to sit on the OCN Election Board. In accordance with...
A Christmas Celebration for Off-reserve Members Living in Winnipeg and Surrounding Area
On Friday, December 9, 2022, a Christmas dinner was held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Winnipeg for Opaskwayak band members living in the city and surrounding area. Chief Sidney...
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...