kɹɔs leɪk | Cross Lake Band of Indians First Nation

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  • The Cross Lake Band of Indians, also known as Pimicikamak Okimawin, is a Cree First Nation located in northern Manitoba, Canada, with a rich traditional way of life and strong connection to the land.
  • Last Updated 2025-06-03 13:41:32 UTC
  • Name: Cross Lake Band of Indians (ISC Code: 276)
  • Former Names: Pimicikamak First Nation, Cross Lake Indian Band
  • Band Style: First Nation
  • Cultural Area: Subarctic
  • Indigenous Language: Cree (Pimicikamak dialect)
  • Number of Registered Members: 9778
Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE: Not Applicable
  • TERM EXPIRES: 02/17/2027
  • CHIEF: DAVID MONIAS
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:9
  • DAVID MONIAS
  • BLACKSMITH VAUGHN
  • DONNIE MCKAY
  • BRENDA FROGG
  • LEE ROY (DAVID) MUSWAGGON
  • VIVIAN SCOTT
  • KYLE SCRIBE
  • FLORENCE BLACKSMITH
  • SHIRLEY ROBINSON

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: /nations/229-cross-lake-band-of-indians
  • PHONE NUMBER: (204) 676-2218
  • FAX NUMBER: (204) 676-2117
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 10, CROSS LAKE, MB
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  • Chief DAVID MONIAS:
  • Councillor BLACKSMITH VAUGHN:
  • Councillor DONNIE MCKAY:
  • Councillor BRENDA FROGG:
  • Councillor LEE ROY (DAVID) MUSWAGGON:
  • Councillor VIVIAN SCOTT:
  • Councillor KYLE SCRIBE:
  • Councillor FLORENCE BLACKSMITH:
  • Councillor SHIRLEY ROBINSON:
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Lands and Traditional Territory

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Pimicikamak Traditional Territory

  • Located in Northern Manitoba
  • Encompasses areas around Cross Lake and surrounding watersheds
  • Traditional lands include significant boreal forest and lake regions
  • Key ecological zones include:
    • Boreal forest
    • Lake systems
    • River networks
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