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Cross Lake Band
The Cross Lake Indian Reserve is located approximately 190 air kilometers (118.5 miles) south of Thompson and 520 air kilometers (325 miles) north of Winnipeg along the shore of the Nelson River, where it enters Cross Lake. According to the regional population statistics as of December 31, 2002; the Band has an on-reserve population of 6,047 and an off-reserve population of 2,399. There are individuals of non-aborginal origin, as well as a number of Metis, bringing the total population of Cross Lake to approximately 7,000. The majority of the population is treaty status. Our Native language is CREE
Cross Lake Health
Cross Lake Band of Indians (CLBOI) is the governing entity for the members of Cross Lake. Currently there is a population of over 8000 band members. The Chief and Council are the political entity who advocate for the people with respect to health services offered on and off reserve.
Cross Lake Education
The Cross Lake Education Authority was established in 1987 when the community members agreed to take over their education system from the Department of Indian Affairs. Cross Lake Education Authority is a locally controlled organization under the auspices of the Cross Lake Band. The Education Authority oversees all education aspects for the community.
The Cross Lake Education Authority main office is located in Cross Lake, Manitoba with a sub-office located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The main office has departments to ensure smooth operations of the education system.
Midnorth Development Corp.
Midnorth Development Corporation has a history of undertaking and the completing projects. To remain established in the construction industry Cross Lake Band, who own the Corporation, has taken steps to recreate the firm to make it a viable construction organization. To meet this goal, Midnorth Development has been given contracts to complete in the Community. Midnorth has been involved in Construction projects for many years.
Updates
CROSSLAKE ELECTIONS
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
To all electors of Pimicikamak Okimawin, take nolice that in accordance with Section 30 of THE PIMICIKAMAK ELECTION LAW, a general election for the OFFICES OF ONE CHIEF and EIGHT COUNCILLORS, for Pimicikamak Okimawin will be held:
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023
NOMINATIONS
WILL BE HELD AT THE BAND HALL IN CROSS LAKE ON MONDAY,
MARCH 20, 2023 FROM 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
ADVANCE POLLING WILL TAKE PLACE AS FOLLOWS:
- Brandon, Manitoba - Friendship Centre on April 11
- Winnipeg, Manitoba - Exchange Office (former CLEA Office) on April 12
- The Pas, Manitoba (ON) - Kikiwak Inn on April 14
- Thompson, Manitoba - MKO Offico in Thompson on April 17
- Pikiwitonai, Manitoba - Community Council Office on April 17
§. Thicket Portago, Manitoba - Community Council Oilice on April 17
- Wabowden, Manitoba - Commünity Coundli Office on April 17
- Cross Lako, Manitoba - Band Hall on April 18
QUALIFIED PERSONS MUST BE NOMINATED AND SECONDED IN WRITING AND MUST CONSENT IN WRITING IN APPROVED FORM UNDER THE PIMICIKAMAK - ELECTION LAW.
UNDER SECTION 52 AND SECTION 63 OF THE PIMIGIKAMAK ELECTION LAW. TO BE VALID, NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY STATEMENTS IN APPROVED FORM DELIVERED TO THE CHINE ELECTORAL OFFICER BY 5:00 PM SHARP ON:
SATUll
MARCH 25. 2023
ELECTION DAY OLLS WILL OPEN AT 11:00
AM AND WILL C OSE AT 7:00 PM. VOTING WILL BE AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING PLACES ON APRIL 21,2023
BAND HALL IN CROSS LAKE
- WABOWDEN
- THICKET PORTAGE
- PIKWITONEI
- MKO OFFICE IN THOMPSON
New Employment Opportunity
Full Time Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator
Full-Time Landfill Operator
Indigenous Pilot Pathway program
CBC TV Invites you to watch Wrestling
50th Anniversary Promotion Wrestling, sponsored by CBC TV documentary movie winter tour.
Feb 9th at 7:30pm
Tickets $20 for children & $25 for adults
Available at the door
2023 Cross Lake Band Calender
The new 2023 Calenders available for picked up at the Band Office
Brady Keeper
NHL Player
Brady Keeper, the first person from Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba to play in the NHL, signed a one-year, two-way contract to stay with the Florida Panthers on March 18, 2019. The 24-year-old defenseman made his NHL postseason debut against the New York Islanders in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Qualifier series at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the hub city for the Eastern Conference, on Aug. 4.
Brady Keeper signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, on July 28, 2021. Vancouver Canucks defenceman Brady Keeper Pimicikamâk Cree Nation is back skating and we are wishing you the best in your recovery!
NHL Bio
Signed as a free agent by Florida, March 18, 2019.
Signed as a free agent by Vancouver, July 28, 2021.
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