OCEAN MAN FIRST NATION
RE-EST. 1990
LEGACY
In 1901, Ocean Man band was forced to amalgamate with White Bear Reserve. In the 1970s Ocean Man descendants were part of a land claim launched against the federal government that saw the successful re-establishment of Ocean Man First Nation in September 1990.
The late Laura Big Eagle became the first Chief of the re-established Ocean Man and remained Chief until her last breath. In 1997, Ocean Man was the only First Nation in Canada with an elected all women Chief and Council.
The reserve is now home to more than 550 registered members. ​
SELF-DETERMINATION
Over the years Ocean Man First Nation positioned itself to be ready to work at the speed of business. This has resulted in generating own source revenue which helps sustain the community's day to day operations.
LOST HORSE HILLS
Ocean Man's pow wow grounds is a sacred gathering site where we celebrate culture, language, and preserve our traditional practices and ceremony.
SECOND WIND
The name "Second Wind" is a tribute to Ocean Man‘s history of reestablishment, starting over and re-energizing.
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Ocean Man is home to two solar projects that were completed and went online May 13, 2021 and generate approximately 720 kilowatts and 280 kilowatts. Combined, these projects produce enough electricity to power almost 200 Saskatchewan homes.
IYUHANA SOLAR
(Coming Soon)
Iyuhána Solar, is a partnership between Ocean Man First Nation, GSI and Sask Power that will bring great opportunities for the Band, including employment and revenue that will offer stability and sustainability.
Iyuhána Solar will construct and operate a 100 megawatt (MWac) solar facility in the RM of Estevan and once completed, the project will produce enough clean energy to power approximately 25,000 Saskatchewan homes.
The name Iyuhána was chosen because in Nakota it translates to ‘everyone’ or 'all of us.' It is a belief that everyone and everything is related and therefore we must care for each other. This project as well as the positive affects it will bring to the community are great examples of putting this belief into practice.
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