About

Fox Lake Cree Nation is a First Nation located in Fox Lake, Bird, Manitoba, Canada.
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On November 8th, 2007, Fox Lake Cree Nation dedicated a monumental statue in Gillam, Manitoba. This was to honor the Fox Lake Cree Nation members who died during the development of Manitoba Hydro in Fox Lake Cree Nation’s territory and did not live to see the signing of an Impact Settlement Agreement between Fox Lake Cree Nation, Manitoba Hydro and the Government of Manitoba in 2004.

The Fox Lake Cree Nation settled in and around Fox Lake, Bird and Gillam areas along the Hudson Bay rail line to Churchill. In 1947, formal recognition was given by Canada as a separate Band. The Fox Lake Cree Nation was one of two new Bands established from the main body of the York Factory First Nation. Through the parent Band, York Factory, the Fox Lake Cree Nation is a signatory to the 1910 Adhesion to Treaty #5.

In 1985, Bird was made into reserve and a home community was established there. However, the majority of members continue to reside in the Town of Gillam and have integrated themselves into the community. Gillam is located approximately 1023 kilometers north of Winnipeg and 203 air kilometers northeast of Thompson. Bird, situated adjacent to the Limestone Generating Station, is located 53 kilometers east of the Town of Gillam.

Presently, there are nearly 1000 Members of the Fox Lake Cree Nation. Approximately 500 Members live in the communities of Bird and Gillam. Approximately 350 Members reside in Manitoba communities such as Churchill, Thompson, and Winnipeg. Approximately 150 Members live outside Manitoba. The Bird Reserve has a local population of some 200

Fox Lake First Nation

Contact Information

  • Address: PO BOX 369
  • City: Gillam, MB
  • Postal Code: R0B 0L0
  • Phone: 204-486-2463 or 1-866-498-2746
  • Fax: 204-486-2503
  • Email:
  • Website: http://www.foxlakecreenation.com/

Governance

  • Chief George Neepin
  • Councillor Conway Arthurson
  • Councillor Morris Beardy

Population

  • 145 people as of 2001 (stats Can)

Local Businesses

  • Health Center
  • Public Works Garage and Facilities

Education

  • Fox Lake School
  • Bird School
  • Fox Lake Native Spiritual School

Fox Lake Cree Nation in currently in Negotiations with Manitoba Hydro regarding the proposed Keeyask Generating Station.
A  Joint Keeyask Development Agreement (JKDA) was officially signed on May 29, 2009.

The JKDA outlines the partnership arrangements for First Nations’ participation in the development of the Keeyask Generating Station. The signing does not guarantee Keeyask will be built. No decision has been made to go forward with development of this project, and no application has yet been made for regulatory review or approval.

We have also signed an Adverse Effects Agreement (AEA) with with Manitoba Hydro.

These Adverse Effects Agreements identify potential negative impacts of the Keeyask Project, and outline measures to prevent or reduce these effects. Where adverse effects cannot be avoided, offsetting measures will be pursued or compensation will be provided.

If developed, the Keeyask project would be the 4th largest of Manitoba Hydro’s current generating stations.

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