Category: Governance

Reserve/Settlement/Village Detail Official Name: FISHING STATION 62A Number: 06400 Location: NE 1/4 SEC 23, TWP 20, RGE 24, WPM Hectares: 65.0 Governance: Self-Governing Official Name: Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Number: 290 Membership Authority: Sioux Valley […]

Security has been part of big part of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation for decades. The First Nations Safety officers is a program launched in 2016. This program replaced the discontinued Band Constable Program. Sioux Valley […]

Many years ago, the Seven Sacred Council Fires of the Dakota were gathered in an encampment, ravaged by famine. Two scouts were sent out by the camp to hunt for food in the area. While […]

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Directory Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Administration Office:  204.855.2671 Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Office:  204.855.2760 Sioux Valley School:  204.855.2536 Sioux Valley High School:  204.729.2770 Sioux Valley Health Center: 204.855.2690 Sioux Valley […]

Mission Statement We the people of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation assert our sovereign rights, traditions, spiritual beliefs and faith in the Creator to protect, promote, preserve and maintain our distinct Dakota Nation, language, culture, natural laws and […]

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Office Historically, First Nations in Canada have been subject to the Indian Act and policies of the Department of Indian Affairs, which has led to detrimental impacts and interference with […]

Historically, the members of SVDN were recognized as successful agricultural entrepreneurs.  Interference with the Dakota economy through the Indian Act has restricted and impeded the development of Dakota businesses and entrepreneurs, but SVDN is committed to counter […]

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation hosted a two-day event in commemoration of the Dakota involvement in the War of 1812-1814 on February 27th and 28th, 2014. The event consisted of a day of student-oriented presentations and events […]