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Opaskwayak Cree Nation
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By: Andy Lam
Name Meaning
"where the two rivers meet"
Population
Current pop: 3206
2006 pop: 2187
51% male
49% female
65+: 55 people, 3% of total pop
Relative and Absolute location
Date Settled
Sept 7, 1876
Absolute: 53 degrees N, 101 degrees W
Relative: Near The Pas, Along Sask river.
Religion and Beliefs
Anglican Faith
Languages
Cree besides English and French
Life Expectancy
Men: 73-74
Women: 78-80
Local Government
Chief- Head of community. Name: Chief Micheal G Constant
Councilors: help the community by being in charge of services like youth, child care, health care, etc.
Education
Education Pre-K to grade 12
Joe A Ross School: Elementary
Junior and Senior High: Oscar Lathlin Collegiate
Major Industries available for people to work at:
- Social Workers
- Store managers
- Sales Associate
- Resource worker
- Administrative assistant
- Full time delivery Specialist
Employment oppotunities
Special Events and Celebrations
Aboriginal birth rate 2.55 as of 1995
To get jobs easier in the area:
- job placement programs
- College programs: 10 month college, night and part-time courses
- Employment transportation subsidy
- Child Care Subsidy
- Orientation and Development Programs
- Youth Programs
Birth Rate
Opaskwayak Indian Days- Mid August
Pow-Wow competition
The Pas Trappers Festival- mid Feb