Opaskwayak Cree Nation

• ‘Always offering a helping hand’: Family remembers Manitoba soldier killed in Ukraine

  Those who knew an Indigenous soldier from northern Manitoba who was killed fighting in Ukraine say he was always the first to help someone in need.

  Canada

  Nov 15
  
• Man. First Nation member dies fighting in Ukraine, chief commends sacrifice

  Chief Maureen Brown of Opaskwayak Cree Nation said Austin Lathlin-Bercier went to fight with the Ukrainian army shortly after the war broke out.

  Canada

  Nov 14
  
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• Manitoba RCMP investigates man’s death on Opaskwayak Cree Nation

  Investigators are looking to speak to two people who stopped to help the man get medical attention.

  Crime

  Mar 27
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• Heavy equipment vandalized at northern Manitoba construction site

  Nine pieces of heavy construction equipment were damaged and vandalized with spray paint on Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) says.

  Crime

  Mar 7
• First Nation, Manitoba and feds team up on rental project for Indigenous students

  'Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,' said the federal minister of housing about a new Winnipeg complex being built in partnership with First Nations.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• Manitoba boy who had hockey cards stolen gets chance to watch favourite team play

  'His little heart was really hurt when he lost his collection.'

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Manitoba classical artist gets up close and personal with Grammys

  Acclaimed classical and opera artist Rhonda Head, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, was in attendance at the 64th annual Grammy Awards ceremony Sunday night.

  Entertainment

  Apr 5, 2022
• RCMP in The Pas arrest suspect wanted in shooting

  Police say Shane Knutson is considered dangerous, may be armed and should not be approached.

  Crime

  Apr 1, 2022
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• Missing girl found safe: The Pas RCMP

  Mounties in The Pas say a girl missing since Friday afternoon has been found safe, and offered thanks to the public for assistance.

  News

  Oct 31, 2021
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• Feds to spend $4.95M on vertical farming project, research in northern Manitoba

  The funding will see the University of Manitoba partner with Opaskwayak Cree Nation to develop a smart vertical farming initiative for the First Nation.

  Environment

  Jul 6, 2021