A signatory to Treaty 1, 1871 (Adhesion Treaty of June 20, 1876) Long Plain First Nation is an Ojibway and Dakota community in the central plains region of Manitoba.
The Long Plain population is over 4,500 and is comprised of 3 reserves of which 2 are urban. The urban reserves are situated along the city limits of Portage la Prairie and in the City of Winnipeg
Our Reserves
Long Plain Tribal government has 5 portfolio holder who act as spokesperson for the service areas and may be given delegated authority by the Council to take Executive decisions within these areas.
The Long Plain First Nation (LPFN) lands are known as Ga-Ke-Nush-Koo-De-Ag amongst the Ojibway Tribes of southern Manitoba. The word “Ga-Ke-Nush-Koo-De-Ag” means “long plain” in the Ojibway language and refers to the topography of the lands.
Arrowhead Development Corporation (ADC) was established to develop business concepts and incorporate businesses under a development corporation.
ADC manages band owned businesses on its three reserves
On May 1st, 2020, Long Plain First Nation (LPFN) received a Financial Management System (FMS) Certificate from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This means their finance and administrative governance practices now meet FMB standards, which are based on internationally recognized standards of financial management. About Long Plain First Nation: A signatory to Treaty…
For members who did not get a copy of the 2018-2019 Annual Report, you can now download below. Download Here
Canada and Treaty One First Nations sign Comprehensive Settlement Agreement for Kapyong Barracks August 30, 2019 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces In the spirit of collaboration and renewed relationships, the Government of Canada and the Treaty One First Nations today signed a Comprehensive Settlement Agreement for the former Kapyong Barracks…
OTTAWA — The abandoned Kapyong Barracks lands could include a daycare, hotel, Indigenous hospice, war museum and gas bar, according to initial renderings of how local First Nations envision the site. Renderings commissioned by Treaty One First Nations show the the 160-acre site could also include sports facilities and mixed-use buildings, in the first detailed…
Portage la Prairie is getting its first new hotel in three decades thanks to an initiative on an urban reserve. Long Plain First Nation will spend $10 million to build a Microtel Inn and Suites on its urban reserve along the TransCanada Highway at Portage. Read full article here
Through the smoke of burning sage and sweetgrass the future of the Kapyong Barracks site in south Winnipeg became a little clearer Wednesday morning. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — Manitoba’s lone member of cabinet — and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan gathered with 10 First Nations Chiefs and Grand Chiefs at Assiniboia…
Long Plain First Nation members have voted in favour to proceed with the Keeshkeemaquah Truck Stop – Travel Center Development & Wyndham Garden Hotel projects. Please see results below:
Notice of Referendum Vote: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 With the development of the Madison property, a community approval process must be observed. According to the LPFN Land Code Sections 12.1, 12.1 (a), and 12.1 (b) “Community approval is needed for any land use plan and to grant an interest or licenses in any First Nation…
Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of Southern Chiefs’ Organization will serve three more years as leader. He was acclaimed on Thursday, January 9. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Dakota Tipi First Nation. Chief Garnet Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation, Chief Cornell McLean of Lake Manitoba First Nation, and Chief Deborah Smith of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation…
A large crowd showed up Wednesday morning for the grand opening of the new Microtel Inn & Suites located beside Portage at Long Plain First Nation. The hotel overlooks Crescent Lake. “I’m very thankful that our council, our staff and our people supported a project like this,” says Chief Dennis Meeches. “I think it’s going…
