Norway House Cree Nation

06/11/2026

The spirit of competition, culture, and community is about to ignite across the province as we count down to the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games — hosted proudly by Norway House Cree Nation and Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation.

The summer games will begin in Norway House Cree Nation on:
📅 July 8 – 12, 2026

Stay connected and learn more at 2026misg.com.

View the registration process information video for the summer games here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

06/11/2026

The Norway House Cree Nation Gaming Commission is seeking four (4) NHCN members to join its Board of Directors.

The Board is responsible for governance, oversight, sustainability, and policy direction for the Gaming Commission, ensuring all operations comply with:
• Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA)
• First Nation Gaming Agreements
• NHCN Policies & Procedures

TERM OF OFFICE:
• Term determined by Chief & Council
• Monthly board meetings required
• Special meetings may be called as needed
• Honorarium & travel reimbursement may apply under approved board policy

📩 Interested applicants may submit a letter of interest to:
Drew Packo, Gaming Commission Manager
dpacko@nhcn..ca

06/10/2026

NHCN Social Division will be distributing one-day fair wristbands for the Canucks Amusements Fair that will be in the community this weekend!

Voucher Pickup Location
NHCN Social Division Office
📌Distribution started today, June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM

✨ Voucher Details:
✅ Available to regular social clients aged 5–17 years old
✅ Each child gets ONE wristband voucher for a single day (not all four days)
🚫 No third-party pickups—parents/guardians must pick up vouchers for their own children

If you have any questions, please contact the Social Division office at 204-359-4838

06/09/2026

Good Morning, Please see attached meeting for this evening

Good Morning Folks, please see attached Consultation Meeting regarding York Boat Racing! hope to see you there.

06/03/2026

Service Canada is coming to Norway House

On June 10, 2026, Service Canada representatives will be at the Norway House Education Centre (UCN) from 9am to 2:30pm and available to assist with:

✅ Employment Insurance
✅ Canada Pension Plan / Old Age Security / Guaranteed Income Supplement
✅ Social Insurance Number

Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to Katherine Saunders at our Employment and Training office: 204-359-6296.

Ekosani.



Norway House Cree Nation - Education, Training & Culture Division

06/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norway House Cree Nation Extends Deep Gratitude to All Responders of Recent Wildfire Event in the community

Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) extends its heartfelt appreciation to all personnel, agencies, and partners who played a critical role in safeguarding our Nation during the recent wildfire event. Through tireless effort, coordinated response, and unwavering commitment, these teams worked around the clock to protect lives, homes, and the land we all depend on.

We acknowledge the exceptional contributions of:
• Norway House Cree Nation Volunteer Fire Department
• Norway House Community Council Volunteer Fire Department
• Cross Lake Fire Department
• Grand Rapids Fire Department
• The Pas Fire Department
• Flin Flon Fire Department
• Manitoba Wildfire Services
• Office of the Fire Commissioner
• NHCN PDC Heavy Equipment Operators
• Ken Catcheway, District Lead, Incident Commander
• Frontier School Division
• Indigenous Services Canada – Emergency Management
• NHCN Emergency Response Team

Their collective strength, professionalism, and courage ensured that our community remained safe during a time of great uncertainty.

Chief Season Roulette expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the Nation:
“Our community witnessed incredible bravery and unity during this wildfire event. Every firefighter, responder, equipment operator, and support team member stood with us when we needed them most. Your dedication protected our families, our homes, and our future. On behalf of Norway House Cree Nation, I offer my deepest thanks.”

If anyone has been unintentionally missed from this list, please know that we are deeply grateful for your dedication, support, and expertise in keeping our community safe. Your contributions truly matter, and we appreciate you.

05/30/2026

Norway House Cree Nation Fire Update – May 30, 2026 (1:00pm)

House Cree Nation

05/30/2026

Chiefs Report – Fort Island Fire – 5/29/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 29th, 2026 – Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, Treaty 5 Territory – Norway House, MB
CHIEF’S REPORT — Fort Island Fire

Update — 7:00 PM

To our membership,

Chief and Council have declared a local state of emergency in response to the active wildfire on Fort Island. Our emergency response team has been on the ground since the fire was first reported and continues to work without pause. Chief and Council are working alongside them every step of the way. Everything that can be done is being done, and we are monitoring this situation closely.

We have received our 6:00 PM update from the Manitoba Wildfire Service — Thompson Regional District Office and we want to share that information with you now.

The fire is currently assessed at 100 hectares and is responding well to air attack. The major head of the fire has reached the lake, which is a positive development in containing its spread. The focus of ground operations now shifts to the edges of the fire.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service currently has the following resources deployed:
• Two Initial Attack (IA) crews
• One Type 2 emergency firefighter crew
• Two helicopters
• Water bombers, operating until 7:30 PM tonight and expected to return tomorrow morning

Our PDC crew has mobilized bulldozers to construct dozer guards — clearing a fireline to prevent the fire from advancing toward the hospital and surrounding areas.

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) has been mobilized and is deploying additional fire trucks, sprinkler pumps, and hoses from the south to support our local fire department in protecting community buildings and infrastructure. Those crews and equipment are departing tonight and are expected to arrive in Norway House by noon tomorrow. We are hopeful we will not need them, but they will be on the ground and ready if we do.

The Thompson Regional District Office will assess tonight whether additional air attack or initial attack crews will be required.

We are in direct contact with Premier Wab Kinew and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Both are fully aware of the situation and engaged.

Support is also coming from our neighbours. Frontier School Division has confirmed the school is open and available as an evacuation point if needed. Chief Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation has generously offered buses to assist with transportation and has made their Public Works building available to Norway House community members if required.

At this time, the only evacuation in effect is for Fort Island residents, who are currently being accommodated at the Multiplex. There are no further evacuations in place at this time.

At 7:00 PM, helicopters went up to conduct an aerial assessment of the fire. We are awaiting the results of that assessment from the Manitoba Wildfire Service at 9:00 PM, which will determine whether Fort Island residents currently at the Multiplex are able to return to their homes. We will report back at that time.

Ekosani,
Chief Season Roulette
Norway House Cree Nation

05/29/2026

Norway House Cree Nation Fire Update – May 29, 2026 (4:00 PM)

Please follow NHCN Emergency Response for updates on the current situation.

Norway House Cree Nation Fire Update – May 29, 2026 (4:00 PM)

• Fort Island Fire: Fire behind Lawrence Apetagon’s has flared up and is moving north. Affected residents evacuated to the multiplex. Access to Fort Island restricted to emergency personnel.

• HBO Students: Students who live on Fort Island are being kept at HBO until parents pick them up or meet them at the multiplex. Parents on Fort Island: pick up at HBO. Call 431‑748‑0836.

• Firefighting Efforts: Local crews pulled back due to extreme heat. DNR chopper on-site but grounded. Water bombers from Gimli arriving in ~1 hour.

• Road Closure: Road from Northern Fort to the RCMP subdivision is closed.

Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe.

Norway House Cree Nation

05/27/2026

Norway House Cree Nation Fire Update – May 27, 2026

To Report Fires: 204.359.4400 or directly to Wildfire 1-800-782-0076 (toll-free)

For more information: Contact the EMO On-Call Duty Officer 431.335.5792

For continued updates on current fire events and the ongoing fire ban, please follow NHCN Emergency Response

Stay safe and stay informed.

Norway House Cree Nation Fire Update – May 27, 2026

• NHCN Garbage Dump Fire: Contained, no threat. Garbage Dump is open. Please use designated areas with caution

• Highway 373 Whiskyjack Fire: Fire is now extinguished. No threat to the community. Crews checking hot spots and monitoring for a few days.

Highway 373 is open—slow down near fire crews.

🚫 Fire ban remains in effect.
NHCN Emergency Management is setting the current restrictions:
1. All outdoor fires, including control burns, burn barrels & fire pits "Prohibited"
2. Fire Works "Prohibited"
3. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV, Side by Side) to stay on open trails and away from areas where long, dry grass are present
4. All outdoor open flames devices, regardless of fuel type

To Report Fires: 204.359.4400 or directly to Wildfire 1-800-782-0076 (toll-free)

For more information: Contact the EMO On-Call Duty Officer 431.335.5792

Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe.