Alternate Names
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Latitude
53.83770331
Longitude
-101.2713594
Province
Manitoba
Region
Manitoba
Type
First Nation Location
Building the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Economy: A Case Study in Resilience
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Yale D. Belanger
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 2, Special Edition: The State of the Aboriginal Economy: 10 Years After RCAP, Fall, 2005, pp. 71-83
Description
Looks at the business and community economic initiatives of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.
Cree Elders’ Perspectives on Land-Based Education: A Case Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Hansen
Brock Education , vol. 28, no. 1, 2018, pp. 74-91
Description
Explores land-based education through interviews with six Swampy Cree Elders from Northern Manitoba. Five themes emerged: counseling from the Elders, traditional teachings, ceremonies, and a connection to the land.
Crime Prevention among Indigenous Peoples: An Exploration of Opaskwayak Restorative Justice
Alternate Title
Research Report Crime Prevention among Indigenous Peoples: An Exploration of Opaskwayak Restorative Justice
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Hansen
Darlene Lanceley
Description
A discussion on the decolonization through Indigenous justice programs and the use of Indigenous knowledge to foster crime prevention among Indigenous youth.
Elders' Teachings About Resilience and Its Implications for Education in Dene and Cree Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John G. Hansen
Rose Antsanen
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, 2016, pp. 1-17
Description
Discusses, with Elders, what constitutes an appropriate educational experience for Indigenous students.
Literacy: More Than Words: Literacy for Aboriginal Populations
Alternate Title
Literacy for Aboriginal Populations
Literacy More Than Words: Presentations: Literacy for Aboriginal Populations
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Council of Ministers of Education
Canada
Description
Contains links to webcasts and presentations on Aboriginal literacy from the Pan-Canadian Interactive Literacy Forum 2008: Legacy, which was put on by the Council of Ministers of Education and took place in nine different locations across Canada.
Manitoba First Nations Regional Health Survey Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for Aboriginal Health Research
Description
Provides information on background of the national survey, recommendations of feasibility study, development Manitoba survey and questionnaire, and presents results of key variables in graphic form.
Nation Crie d'Opaskwayak Enquête Relative aux Rues et aux Ruelles
Alternate Title
Opaskwayak Cree Nation Streets and Lanes Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Regarding land surrendered in 1906 to create The Pas town site for which adequate compensation was never received. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Streets and Lane Inquiry
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission (ICC)
Description
Inquiry regarding land surrendered in 1906 to create The Pas town site for which adequate compensation was never received. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Related Material: Public Release (historical documents and exhibits).
Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Streets and Lanes Claim: Public CD
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission (ICC)
Description
FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Consists of historical documents, correspondence/letters, legal documents, maps, plans, and the Final Report in French and English. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Related Material: Inquiry Report.
Preconditions Leading to Market Housing on Reserve
Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 09-011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Summary of study involving eight First Nations communities selected on the basis of innovative approaches to promoting home ownership and developing support programs. A minimum of six interviews was conducted at each site with community leaders, housing professionals and home owners.
Red Earth Cree Nation Close-Knit Community
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 21, 2006, p. A11
Description
Comments on the flooding at Red Earth, Saskatchewan and how the media said people were evacuated to Prince Albert and Saskatoon, but many stayed with relatives at the Opaskwayak First Nation at The Pas, or Shoal Lake, Cumberland House and James Smith First Nations.
School Personnel and Community Members’ Perspectives in Implementing PAX Good Behaviour Game in First Nations Grade 1 Classrooms
Alternate Title
School Personnel and Community Members’ Perspectives in Implementing PAX Good Behavior Game in First Nations Grade 1 Classrooms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ellie M. Jack
Mariette J. Chartier
Gia Ly
Janique Fortier
Nora Murdock ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 79, no. 1, Article: 1735052, February 26, 2020
Description
Researchers used interviews and focus groups to collect data from 23 participants on the use of the PAX Good Behaviour Game in Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) communities. Findings indicate positive outcomes for children, but also highlight difficulties in implementation and the need for community consultation.