About Us
Cross Lake Band
The Cross Lake Indian Reserve consists of Reserve No. 19, 19A, 19B, 19C, 19D, and 19E.
All are adjacent to each other and 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 into Cross Lake.
The total Band population is 9,415 in 2023
There are individuals of non-aborginal origin, as well as a number of Metis residing on-reserve. The majority of the population is treaty status.
The residents live in seven(7) primary districts: Natimik, See-pee-seek, Wapak, Saggitawak, Central, R.C.Mission, and Sawmill.
The original settlements of Cross Lake where: Natimik, Wapak and Saggitawak.
On-reserve facilities include a Band Administration Building, Community Hall, Awasis, Tobacco Sales office, Arena, Construction and Maintenance garage, Housing Warehouses, Daycare, Playgrounds, Ballfields, and a fully developed track and field area, North Mart which has KFC and Tim Hortons, Royal Bank, Radio and TV Station building. There are facilities for fire and police (RCMP) protection, hydro services (from Jenpeg Generating Station), Postal Services (daily), Health Care (Variety of Services), and Child and Family services.
Hydro Service is provided by land line
Our community is situated at the center of the province of Manitoba, CANADA, 520 kms north of the city of Winnipeg, and 120 kms south of the city of Thompson, Manitoba
