The Manitoba government and Opaskwayak Cree Nation have signed a 20 year joint management agreement.

The agreement creates a framework for Manitoba and OCN to work together on sustainable resource management, new development opportunities and other issues.

It also identifies shared roles and responsibilities between the two groups.

Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship, Gord Mackintosh says the agreement formalizes the government’s commitment to continue to work with OCN leaders.