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Wipazoka Wakpa Oyate
The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Governance Website is a key
communication tool for all
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
citizens wherever they reside.

Welcome to Sioux Valley Dakota Nation

The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Website is a key communication tool for all Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN) citizens wherever they reside. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation strives to provide information in a clear and transparent manner, and to reflect accountability to its citizenship.

 

SVDN, formerly called the Oak River Reserve, is located on the banks of the Assiniboine River in Southwestern Manitoba. The Oak River Reserve was created by an Order in Council of the Government of Canada in 1876. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is the largest Dakota Nation in Canada with a membership of approximately 2500. SVDN is not a signatory to a Treaty.

On July 1, 2014, SVDN achieved the status of self-government with recognized jurisdiction by both Canada and Manitoba in over 50 areas, creating a true Nation-to-Nation and Government-to-Government relationship between SVDN, Canada, and Manitoba. The self-government negotiation process took over 20 years to achieve. SVDN continues to lead and progress by becoming the only self-governing Dakota Nation in Canada recognized by both the Federal and Provincial governments, and the only self-governing First Nation in the Prairie Provinces. By continuing with the relationship development with Canada and Manitoba during the negotiation process, Sioux Valley continues to open new doors.

SVDN is abundant in its culture, language and traditions. The ability to continue with the traditional values of the Oceti Sakowin will only bring good things for the community through the spirit of sharing and helping each other now and for generations to come.

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  • SVDN Winnipeg Community Christmas Dinner December 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3, Canada Victoria Inn1808 Wellington AveWinnipeg, MB5:00 PMhttps://svdngovernance.com/events/svdn-christmas-dinners-2023/
  • SVDN Brandon Community Christmas Dinner December 18, 2023 at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Keystone Centre, 1175 18th St Unit 1, Brandon, MB R7A 7C5, Canada Keystone Centre1175 18thBrandon, MB5:00 PMhttps://svdngovernance.com/events/svdn-christmas-dinners-2023/
  • SVDN Veterans Hall - Santa Photos & Breakfast December 19, 2023 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • SVDN Community Christmas Dinner December 20, 2023 at 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm SVDN Veterans HallBuilding #3011Sioux Valley, MB4:00 PMhttps://svdngovernance.com/events/svdn-christmas-dinners-2023/
  • Dakota Nation Winterfest January 25, 2024 – January 28, 2024 Keystone Centre, 1175 18th St Unit 1, Brandon, MB R7A 7C5, Canada
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SVDN Christmas Dinners 2023

Thursday, December 14Victoria Inn1808 Wellington AveWinnipeg, MB5:00 PM Monday, December 18Keystone Centre1175 18thBrandon, MB5:00 PM Wednesday, December 20SVDN Veterans HallBuilding #3011Sioux Valley, MB4:00 PM Christmas Dinner for SVDN MembersPhoto BoothSpecial Visit and Pictures with Santa!

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