Five First Nations in Manitoba are marking milestones in improving access to safe and reliable drinking water for nearly 10,000 community members. Through completed and ongoing projects, these communities are strengthening local water systems, reducing health risks, and supporting long-term confidence in drinking water infrastructure.
Indigenous Services Canada contributed more than $122.2 million to support these water infrastructure projects.
Long Plain First Nation completed the upgrade and expansion to its water treatment plant, allowing the community to lift its long-term drinking water advisory on May 25, 2026. This work has strengthened the Nation's capacity to deliver safe drinking water.
ISC funding: $16.2 million
Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Tataskweyak Cree Nation has completed a new water treatment plant, along with major system upgrades, strengthening the community's water infrastructure. The project included a new plant drawing from Assean Lake, conversion of the former plant into a booster station, and upgrades to the watermain and piping to support reliable water delivery.
ISC funding: $64.1 million
Berens River First Nation
Berens River First Nation completed upgrades and expansion to its water treatment system, allowing the community to lift its long-term drinking water advisory on January 6, 2026. This work has strengthened the Nation's capacity to deliver safe drinking water.
ISC funding: $21.7 million
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Misipawistik Cree Nation completed upgrades and expansion to its water treatment plant in April 2025. This work improves system reliability and supports the community's long-term drinking water needs.
ISC funding: $15.9 million
Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve
Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve has had a drinking water advisory in place since July 2023. The community is now nearing completion of the repairs and upgrades to its existing water treatment plant.
ISC funding: $4.3 million
