Declaration of a State of Emergency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 4 2026
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Manitoba – Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Declares State of Emergency Due to Rising Flood Waters
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has officially declared a State of Emergency due to rapidly rising flood waters that are impacting our community and surrounding areas.
The safety and well-being of our members remain our highest priority. Chief and Council, together with our Emergency Management Team and staff, are actively monitoring conditions, coordinating emergency response efforts, and working closely with provincial and federal partners to ensure the necessary supports and resources are available.
At this time, community members are asked to remain alert, follow all emergency notices and instructions, and avoid flooded roads, waterways, and other hazardous areas. We encourage everyone to prepare for the possibility of changing conditions by ensuring emergency supplies, medications, and important documents are readily available.
We understand that this situation is causing concern for many families. We want to assure our members that Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is taking every necessary step to protect our community and will continue to provide timely updates as new information becomes available.
We ask everyone to remain patient, support one another, and check in on Elders, vulnerable community members, and neighbors who may require assistance.
Official updates, emergency notices, and any evacuation information will be shared through Sioux Valley Dakota Nation’s official communication channels:
* Website: http://www.svdngovernance.com
* Facebook: SVDN Governance
* SVDN Mobile App
Community members are encouraged to monitor these official sources regularly for the most current and accurate information.
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation thanks our emergency responders, staff, neighboring communities, and partner agencies for their continued support as we respond to this evolving situation.
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About
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is a Dakota First Nation located along the Assiniboine River in southwestern Manitoba and is the largest Dakota Nation in Canada. On July 1, 2014, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation became a self governing Nation with recognized jurisdiction in multiple areas of governance, creating a government to government relationship with Canada and Manitoba. The Nation is grounded in Dakota culture, language, and traditions, and works to serve current and future generations through accountable, transparent governance.
