Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation facts for kids
Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation is a special community of Anishinaabe people in northwestern Ontario, Canada. Their name, Animikii-wajiing, comes from the Ojibwe language and means "Sacred place of the Thunderbirds." This First Nation was once known as the Northwest Angle 37 First Nation. They are part of a larger group called the Anishinabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council, which is also part of the Grand Council of Treaty 3.
In 2015, there were 405 people officially registered as members of the Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation. Out of these, 179 members were living on their own reserve lands at that time.
Reserve Lands of Animakee Wa Zhing 37
The Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation has several different areas of land that are their reserves. These lands are important for their community and culture. Here are some of their reserve lands and their sizes:
| Name | Size (in hectares) |
|---|---|
| Agency 30 (shared with other First Nations) | 379 hectares (940 acres) |
| Big Island 37 | 787.50 hectares (1,946.0 acres) |
| Lake of the Woods 34 | 259.40 hectares (641.0 acres) |
| Lake of the Woods 37 | 1,137 hectares (2,810 acres) |
| Lake of the Woods 37B | 106 hectares (260 acres) |
| Northwest Angle 34C | 303.50 hectares (750.0 acres) |
| Northwest Angle 34C & 37B | 792.80 hectares (1,959.1 acres) |
| Northwest Angle 37C | 279.20 hectares (689.9 acres) |
| Shoal Lake 34B1 | 259 hectares (640 acres) |
| Shoal Lake 37A | 777 hectares (1,920 acres) |
| Whitefish Bay 34A (the most populated site) | 609 hectares (1,500 acres) |
Leadership
Like many communities, the Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation has leaders who help guide their people. These leaders are chosen by the community in elections.
In December 2021, Linda McVicar was elected as the chief of the First Nation. The chief is like the main leader of the community. Along with the chief, there are also councillors who help make decisions. The councillors elected at that time were Don Kavanaugh, Angel Andrushuk, Lorraine Major, and Theresa Noonan.
