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Naotkamegwanning First Nation

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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 Ojibwe Nation in the Treaty 3 territory, 90.4 km (56 mi) from Kenora, Ontario and is near Sioux Narrows, Ontario of Lake of the Woods.

The 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 Gary Tom and 3 Councillors: Willow Crow, Calvin Joseph, and Linda Namaypoke. (since 2024)

Reserves

Whitefish Bay 32A reserve along Ontario Highway 71

The First Nation have reserved for themselves four reserves:

External links

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