The Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation invites everyone to its annual Treaty Days celebration on August 20 and 21, 2026, at the Sandy Bay Community Complex in Sandy Bay, Manitoba. The free indoor event runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day, offering a chance to honour the treaty relationship and celebrate Indigenous culture.
Treaty Days are a time to reflect on the agreements between First Nations and the Crown, and this year’s gathering continues a longstanding community tradition. The Southern Chiefs’ Organization shares that the event provides opportunities for reflection, reconciliation, and celebration of culture, history, and rights.
Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation sits on Reserve No. 5, along the western shore of Lake Manitoba, approximately 165 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. The community’s roots trace back to the signing of Treaty 1 in 1871, one of Canada’s first Numbered Treaties. After a series of relocations, the community settled at its current location in 1877. Today, Chief Trevor Prince leads the First Nation, alongside Councillors Randal Roulette, Jason Starr, and Michael Dumas.
The community is widely recognized for its strong Ojibway language preservation, with about 80 percent of members speaking the language fluently. This commitment to language and culture remains a source of pride and a cornerstone of events like Treaty Days.
All residents are welcome to attend this indoor gathering, which serves as a key community event and an opportunity to come together in honour of shared history and a vibrant future.
