oh-PASK-way-ak | Opaskwayak Cree Nation

The Opaskwayak Cree Nation is a First Nations community situated in Northern Manitoba, with a strong connection to traditional lands and cultural practices.

POPULATION
7,021
Rank #21 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
177.8 KM²
Rank #78 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
09/17/2025
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-02 07:07:40 UTC
Name
Opaskwayak Cree Nation (ISC Code: 315)
Former Names
Opaskwayak Band
Band Style
First Nations
Cultural Area
Boreal Forest, Northern Manitoba
Indigenous Language
Cree (nêhiyawêwin)
Number of Registered Members
7021
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 10880, OPASKWAYAK, MB
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
MAUREEN BROWN
Term Expires
09/17/2025
Number of Council Members
9

MAUREEN BROWN

Chief

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COURTNEY HESTER

Councillor

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EDWIN JEBB

Councillor

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DALE KNUTSON

Councillor

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JOHN MARTIN

Councillor

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JOEL PELLY

Councillor

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SAVANNA SAYESE

Councillor

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JUSTIN SPENCE

Councillor

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CHRISTOPHER YOUNG

Councillor

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9910
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21A SOUTH
    49.8 Hectares
     
    [53.795561, -101.2321119]
  • ISC Code: 9912
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION ROCKY LAKE
    751.8 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6426
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21D
    57.4 Hectares
    PTNS OF SECS 7,8,17 & 18 TWP 56 RGE 26 WPM
    [53.8275787, -101.2930684]
  • ISC Code: 6419
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 27A
    1295.9 Hectares
    57 MILES NORTH OF TOWN OF HUDSON BAY SASK ON SOUTH SHORE OF CARROT RIVER
    [53.6530837, -101.984941]
  • ISC Code: 10087
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION ROCKY LAKE INTERIOR INDIAN
    2149.0 Hectares
     
    [20.593684, 78.96288]
  • ISC Code: 9752
    ROOT LAKE BEACH RIDGE SITE INDIAN RESERVE
    3520.6 Hectares
    42.2 KM WEST OF CORMORANT
    [46.759778, -96.10254289999999]
  • ISC Code: 9926
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION EGG LAKE INDIAN RESERVE #1
    5542.0 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6429
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21G
    4.1 Hectares
    NE 1/3 LSD 15 SEC 16 TWP 57 RGE 27 WPM
    [53.93243769999999, -101.4071874]
  • ISC Code: 6431
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21J
    50.6 Hectares
    ON S BANK OF SASKATCHEWAN RIVER AND N BANK OF CARROT RIVER 2 MILES W OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 56 RGE 26 WPM
    [53.8337316, -101.315094]
  • ISC Code: 6432
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21K
    133.0 Hectares
    ON S BANK OF SASKATCHEWAN RIVER 5 MILES W OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 56 RGE 27 WPM
    [53.8370506, -101.3738983]
  • ISC Code: 6420
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21L
    131.1 Hectares
    PTN OF TWP 59 RGE 28 WPM
    [54.0998034, -101.564288]
  • ISC Code: 6433
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21N
    103.1 Hectares
    RIVER LOTS 2 & 3 TWP 55 RGE 27 WPM
    [53.7956762, -101.3895022]
  • ISC Code: 6434
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21P
    640.6 Hectares
    BIG PEAR ISLAND NO. 1 AND ISLAND NO. 2
    [53.8379556, -101.5445285]
  • ISC Code: 6422
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21
    19.0 Hectares
    ON E SHORE OF ATIKAMEG LAKE, ABOUT 18 MILES NW OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 58 RGE 24 WPM
    [53.8254947, -101.2427087]
  • ISC Code: 6423
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21A
    452.4 Hectares
    2 MILES S OF TOWN OF THE PAS ON THE PAS HIGHWAY, TWP 55-56 RANGE 26 WPM
    [53.795561, -101.2321119]
  • ISC Code: 6427
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21E
    2087.0 Hectares
    NW/NO OF/DE TOWN/VILLE THE PAS
    [53.8715129, -101.3300029]
  • ISC Code: 6428
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21F
    149.3 Hectares
    PTS OF SEC 26, NW 1/4 SEC 25 & LSD 1 SEC 27 TWP 57 RGE 27 WPM
    [53.8656465, -101.3625961]
  • ISC Code: 6430
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21I
    367.0 Hectares
    ALONG SE BANK OF CARROT RIVER 3 MILES WEST OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 56 RGE 26 & 27 WPM
    [53.8186906, -101.3214153]
  • ISC Code: 6421
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION SALT CHANNEL 21D
    178.0 Hectares
    ON S BANK OF SALT CHANNEL 20 MILES SW OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 55 RGE 29 WPM
    [53.8254947, -101.2427087]
  • ISC Code: 6425
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21C
    13.0 Hectares
    1 MILE WEST OF TOWN OF THE PAS ON S BANK OF SASKATCHEWAN RIVER AND W BANK OF PASQUIA RIVER TWP 56 RGE 26 WPM
    [53.8278732, -101.2504501]
  • ISC Code: 6435
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION ROOT LAKE 231
    24.3 Hectares
    PARCEL IN TWP 58 RGE 27 WPM
    [53.9978865, -101.3549682]
  • ISC Code: 6424
    OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21B
    60.7 Hectares
    1 MILE E OF TOWN OF THE PAS ON S BANK OF SASKATCHEWAN RIVER TWP 56 RGE 26 WPM
    [53.8342963, -101.2290144]

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