Norway House Cree Nation

Norway House Cree Nation Transforming our community into a true sovereign Nation. Norway House is one of the largest First Nation communities in Manitoba and has a rich history.

It is situated on the confluence of the Nelson River and Lake Winnipeg, 456 kilometers north of Winnipeg, Manitoba; approximately 800 kilometers by road. The population consists of 6,918 Band members and approximately 600 community members living in the adjacent off-reserve community. Norway House played a fundamental role in establishing the economic foundation of Manitoba & Canada during the fur trade era. It first emerged as a significant post in 1821 when the Hudson’s Bay Company and the Northwest Company merged and established a fur-trading post near the outlet of Lake Winnipeg in 1814. The Norway House post was named after Norwegian labourers who build the post in recognition for their exceptional building skills. Today, Norway House Cree Nation is recognized as a very progressive community and boasts a large number of amenities, including a hospital, personal care home, state-of-the-art educational facility, post-secondary facility, public work facilities and business establishments. The leadership believes in self-reliance and sustainability through economic development. Various economic ventures have been undertaken by Norway House Cree Nation, such as the Pharmacy, Dental clinic, bus transportation, Cellular & Communications System, York Boat Inn, Kistapinanihk Shopping Mall & Kinosao Sipi Multiplex Recreation Centre. Norway House Cree Nation has strong emphasis on education because it is the key component to a self-sustaining community in every aspect. It is very important to secure a better future for the youth and for generations yet unborn by initiating quality education and economic development strategies & projects which will capture the Vision of Norway House Cree Nation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUBLIC STATEMENT - September 11, 2026Chief and Council Policy Review – Clarification for NHCN Memb...
09/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PUBLIC STATEMENT - September 11, 2026

Chief and Council Policy Review – Clarification for NHCN Membership

COMMUNITY NOTICE: Geotechnical Drilling at Sea Falls Bridge Site (PR 373, Nelson River)Norway House Cree Nation communit...
09/10/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE: Geotechnical Drilling at Sea Falls Bridge Site (PR 373, Nelson River)

Norway House Cree Nation community members are being informed that Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has applied to Transport Canada for approval to carry out geotechnical drilling work on the Nelson River, near the proposed Sea Falls Bridge crossing on PR 373.

▪️What's happening: Drilling to collect deep bedrock samples at a proposed bridge pier location, using a barge-mounted drill rig

▪️Where: Nelson River, at the Sea Falls crossing

▪️Duration: Approximately 3 weeks

This work is part of the ongoing steps toward the new bridge project that will replace the current cable ferry crossing.

Transport Canada's Navigation Protection Program is now accepting public comments on the potential effects of this work on navigation.

📅 Deadline to comment: 30 days from this posting

How to submit a comment:
🌐 Online: Common Project Search (https://common-project-search.canada.ca/) — search Registry #15355

✉️ Mail: Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada, 344 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 0P6

📧 Email: [email protected] — reference NPP File #2026-617539

⚠️ Comments must be submitted in writing and received by the deadline to be considered. Please note that submissions become part of the public record and should not include confidential or sensitive information.

For more details, refer to the official public notice.

Norway House Cree Nation Public Water System Update September 5 2026We are committed to keeping the community informed ...
09/05/2026

Norway House Cree Nation Public Water System Update
September 5 2026

We are committed to keeping the community informed about the progress of the water
system cleaning. With the mainline now cleared, our focus has shifted entirely to the water tank (cistern) system. We are working quickly to identify households whose water tanks may have been contaminated.

Any water tank (cistern) that tests positive will be disinfected promptly. Crews are working to service as many households per day as possible. Homes with residents receiving dialysis are being prioritized for completion.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation.

Norway House Cree Nation Public Water System Update September 3 2026 Following confirmation that the Water mainline boi...
09/03/2026

Norway House Cree Nation Public Water System Update
September 3 2026

Following confirmation that the Water mainline boil water advisory has been lifted, we are currently focusing our efforts on addressing the contamination of select household water tanks in NHCN.

The community remains under a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Household Water Tanks Only while ongoing testing and cleaning activities continue throughout NHCN.

Residents are encouraged to cooperate with staff when they arrive to conduct testing and cleaning. Your assistance is essential in helping us complete this work as quickly as possible.

As a precaution, residents with household water tanks should use bottled water for drinking, cooking, and other consumption purposes. Water from household tanks may continue to be used for non-consumption purposes. We also recommend boiling any water intended for consumption until further notice.

Free drinking water is available at:
Osborne and Sons Laundromat Water Supply Station (9:00 AM to 9:00 PM)

Rossville Pump House (9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, first right after the four-way intersection heading toward HBO)

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue working to eliminate contamination from the household water tank systems. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

💼 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY💼Whiskyjack Treatment Centre is inviting applications for the following full-time positions.Posi...
09/03/2026

💼 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY💼
Whiskyjack Treatment Centre is inviting applications for the following full-time positions.

Positions: Facility Maintenance Technician Supervisor, Family Counsellor/Youth Counsellor/Client Support Worker, Night Security Officer (2 positions), Kitchen Cook

Required Credentials (for each position):
Security Clearance Check (Criminal Record/Child Abuse Registry)
Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence
3 References (of which 2 must be written)
Other training will be provided by WTC

Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026

Contact:
C. Trout, Administrative Assistant
Whiskyjack Treatment Centre Inc.
P.O. Box 580, Norway House, MB R0B 1B0
Email: [email protected] / Phone: 204-301-0466

Submit resumés to the contact above by the application deadline: September 18, 2026.

💼 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY💼Norway House Cree Nation - Kinosao Sipi Business Development Corporation (KSBDC) is seeking the...
09/03/2026

💼 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY💼

Norway House Cree Nation - Kinosao Sipi Business Development Corporation (KSBDC) is seeking the services of two (2) Certified Security to join their team. This posting is for one (2) a full-time term positions.

📂 Position: Certified Security
📄Status: Two (2) full-time term positions
📅 Deadline: Friday, September 22, 2026

📧 Contact:
Celestine Albert at [email protected] / 204-359-6721

Job Description:
The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment at all Kinosao Sipi Business Development Corporation (KSBDC) facilities and properties.

Duties include conducting regular patrols, monitoring entrances, exits, parking areas and common areas, controlling access to restricted areas, and identifying potential safety or security concerns.

The Security Guard will help prevent and respond to incidents involving theft, vandalism, property damage, unauthorized access, disturbances, harassment, threatening behaviour, loitering, panhandling, and other activities that may disrupt the safe operation of KSBDC facilities.

Security Guards are expected to maintain a visible and professional presence, assist employees, tenants, customers and visitors when required, and take appropriate action within the scope of their duties.

All incidents, hazards, suspicious activity, or property damage must be documented and reported to the Security Supervisor. Emergency services or law enforcement will be contacted when necessary.

Security Guards may also be assigned to provide security for KSBDC meetings, events, programs, or other activities

Reminder: Norway House Cree Nation Community MeetingOur band members are encouraged to attend the Norway House Cree Nati...
09/02/2026

Reminder: Norway House Cree Nation Community Meeting

Our band members are encouraged to attend the Norway House Cree Nation Community Meeting taking place today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Multiplex Auditorium.

The meeting will cover several important topics and provide an opportunity for community members to receive updates and engage in meaningful discussion.

📌 Agenda items are listed below for your review.

09/01/2026

Community Meeting Invitation for Band Members 📢

Our upcoming community meeting is happening tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2nd from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and we want to make sure our band members have the opportunity to participate!

If you would like to attend virtually, please complete the form below to receive your meeting link:

🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Y5b7anURqW

Ekosani.

A Vision Decades in the Making: New Sea Falls Bridge Project Moves Forward Toward RealityChief Season Roulette and Counc...
09/01/2026

A Vision Decades in the Making: New Sea Falls Bridge Project Moves Forward Toward Reality

Chief Season Roulette and Council are excited to move forward with the new bridge structure on PR 373 over the Nelson River East Channel near Sea Falls. This project has been pursued by the community for the past couple of decades and is now expected to become a reality within the next three years.

On August 24, 2026, the Province of Manitoba, represented by Kevin Leclair of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, visited Norway House along with Landmark Planning & Design and Tetra Tech, the engagement and engineering consultants working on the project. The team met with Norway House Cree Nation Chief and Council, as well as community staff.

The purpose of the visit was to introduce the project team to the newly elected leadership and to review information that had been shared during community meetings held in the fall of 2024, winter 2024/2025, and summer 2025. As part of the functional design process, four roadway alignment options were examined in detail to accommodate the new bridge. Landmark Planning explained how the evaluation criteria were applied to each option and how the preferred alignment was selected.

Recently, Chief Roulette, along with Councillors Tim Folster, Eddie Albert, and Alfred Laugher, accompanied the group to Sea Falls. Austin Apetagon, NOMVD, was also present to conduct drone surveying and imaging for the new bridge. We have been informed that Norway House will be receiving the second-largest bridge in Manitoba.

The next steps for the project were also reviewed. Representatives from Manitoba, Landmark Planning, and Tetra Tech will be returning to Norway House, and community meetings will resume in early 2027. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

09/01/2026

Community Notice: Bottled Water Distribution
Update #3

Additional bottled water will be available for the community starting after 1pm today at the Multiplex Auditorium

Please allow time for the water to be unloaded and follow directions of staff who are helping with the water distribution.

Elders that require water delivery can contact Chief and Council office at 204-359-6786

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure everyone has access to water.

Address

PO Box 250
Norway House, MB
R0B1B0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12043596721

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