Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing facts for kids
The Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing are a group of Indigenous people in Ontario, Canada. They are also known as the Big Island First Nation. A First Nation is a term used for many of the Indigenous peoples in Canada. They have their own band government, which is like a local government that helps manage their community and lands.
Their Land and Homes
The Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing live on special areas of land called reserves. These lands are set aside for First Nations communities. They share some of these lands with other First Nations.
Here are the reserves connected to the Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing:
- Agency 30 (shared with 12 other First Nations)
- Big Island 31D
- Big Island 31E
- Big Island 31F
- Big Island Mainland 93
- Lake of the Woods 31B
- Lake of the Woods 31C
- Lake of the Woods 31G
- Lake of the Woods 31H
- Naongashing 31A
- Saug-a-Gaw-Sing 1
- Shoal Lake 31J
Working Together
The Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing are part of a larger group called the Anishinabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council. This council helps different First Nations work together on important issues. They are also connected to the Grand Council of Treaty 3. This Grand Council represents many Anishinaabe communities in the Treaty 3 area. Treaty 3 is an agreement made a long time ago between the Anishinaabe people and the Canadian government.
More Information
You can find more details about the Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing online.
- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada profile
