OPCN

On December 22, 2005 Officials of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, leaders of the community of South Indian Lake, and representatives of Nisichawayasihk Cree
Nation signed and witnessed final agreements to activate the O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation (OPCN), at South Indian Lake in northern Manitoba.

The historic signing was about 100 years in the making. Most of the new members of OPCN were once members of NCN.

Read more about OPCN's bid for First Nation status:

• Download a PDF (100KB) of the news release to announce official independence.
• Download a 816KB pdf to read the July 11, 2005 agreement between NCN and OPCN signed an agreement in respect of OPCN's independence.
• Download a 845K pdf  of the April 4, 1995 Memorandum of Understanding between the community of South Indian Lake, NCN and the governmetns of Canada and Manitoba
• Download a 880KB pdf copy of the newsletter: Moving Forward Towards an independent First Nation for O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation newsletter, with messages from NCN Chief and Council and then SIL Headman, Chief Chris Baker (pictured above).
• Download a 252KB pdf copy of the history of consultations, negotiations and agreements regarding SIL's bid for First Nation status