Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN), which was once known as Oak River Reserve, was recognized as a Canadian Indian Reserve in 1875.  The reserve is located forty-five minutes west of the city of Brandon, Manitoba and is ten kilometers north of the Trans Canada Highway #1.  The Administrative and Business section are strategically located beside each other for easy access to accommodate visitor traffic.

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has a total population of approximately 2,400 members.  The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is part of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council along with other Dakota and Ojibway bands in Manitoba.

The Nation is governed by a Tribal Chief and five Councilors all of whom are elected by the SVDN membership for a two year term.  The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is in the process of negotiating and implementing a Self Government Agreement.  This will give the SVDN an opportunity in taking control of its governing structure and removing itself from “The Indian Act” which was legislated into force by the Government of Canada.

As the Nation moves towards ratification, this website will provide the necessary information so that members will be updated and aware of what they will be voting on.