The community of God’s River was originally part of the God’s Lake First Nation. It was in the mid 1940’s that people moved from the God’s Lake Narrows to form the community of God’s River. Sources have indicated that separation of the communities was related to religious differences, while others contend it was for economic reasons. Ministerial Order formed the God’s River First Nation on May 7, 1976. Manto Sipi Cree Nation is a signatory to the Adhesion of Treaty 5, which was signed in 1909.

The God’s River First Nation is located 585 air kilometers northeast of Winnipeg. The community is located at the mouth of the God’s River along the north shoreline of God’s Lake.

Manto Sipi (God’s River) First Nation
 
Contact Information

• Address: General Delivery
• City: God’s River, MB
• Postal Code: R0B 0N0
• Phone: 204-366-2011
• Fax: 204-366-2282
• Email:
• Website:

Governance

• Chief Oliver Okemow
  
• Councillor Eddie Ross
• Councillor Roger Ross
  
• Councillor Marcel Okemow
  
• Councillor John Ross

Population

• 475 people as of 2001 (Stats Can)

Local Businesses

• Perimeter Aviation
• God’s River Band Garage
• Northern Store
• God’s River Radio Station
• Olivia’s Café

Education

• Amos-Okemow Memorial Education Authority

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