June 23, 2026 — Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Territory, Manitoba — Indigenous Services Canada
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, on behalf of the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, joined Long Plain First Nation to celebrate the completion of upgrades to and an expansion of its water treatment plant. Minister Chartrand also announced major milestones in improving access to safe and reliable drinking water in First Nations across Manitoba. The five projects she is highlighting are helping improve the daily lives, health, and well-being of approximately 9,525 community members living on reserve.
Together, these milestones highlight the progress being made across Manitoba to strengthen drinking water infrastructure in First Nations communities. Each project reflects years of First Nations leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration to build systems that communities can rely on now and into the future.
Indigenous Services Canada contributed more than $122.2 million to support these water infrastructure projects.
- Long Plain First Nation completed upgrades to and an expansion of its water treatment plant.
- Tataskweyak Cree Nation has built a new water treatment plant.
- Berens River First Nation has completed upgrades to and an expansion of its water treatment system, allowing the community to lift its drinking water advisory in January 2026.
- Misipawistik Cree Nation completed upgrades to and an expansion of its water treatment plant.
- Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve is nearing completion for repairs and upgrades to the water treatment plant.
These projects reflect sustained progress and continued collaboration to strengthen water systems, reduce health risks, and support community confidence in local infrastructure.