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Naotkamegwanning First Nation

Naotkamegwanning First Nation, formerly known as Whitefish Bay First Nation and known in the Ojibwe language as Ne-adikamegwaning (Of the Whitefish Point), is an Ojibwa or Ontario Saulteaux First Nation located in Kenora District, Ontario near Sioux Narrows of Lake of the Woods.

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Total registered population in September, 2010, was 1177, of which the on-reserve population was 713. The First Nation is a member of the Bimose Tribal Council, a regional tribal council that is a member of the Grand Council of Treaty 3.

Governance

Naotkamegwanning First Nation is currently governed by Chief Howard Kabestra and 4 Councillors: Melanie Copenace, Howard Kabestra, Delores Medicine, and Garnet Namaypoke. Their two-year term of offices expires November 15, 2015.

Reserves

The First Nation have reserved for themselves four reserves:

  • 1954.3 ha Whitefish Bay 32A Indian Reserve, which serves as their main Reserve
  • 1802.5 ha Yellow Girl Bay 32B Indian Reserve
  • 518 ha Sabaskong Bay 32C Indian Reserve
  • 379 ha Agency 30 Indian Reserve, which is shared with 12 other First Nations.

    • References

    Naotkamegwanning First Nation Wikipedia
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