Aroland First Nation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aroland First Nation
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 Aroland First Nation
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| First Nation | Aroland |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.35 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 109.1/km2 (283/sq mi) |
| Website | [1] |
Aroland First Nation is a community of First Nations in Ontario, Canada. In 2016, about 366 people lived there. It is located in the Thunder Bay District, about 20 kilometres west of Nakina.
Aroland First Nation is made up of Ojibwa, Oji-Cree, and Cree people. They are part of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and signed an important agreement called Treaty 9. Aroland First Nation is also a member of the Matawa First Nations Tribal Council, which helps different First Nations work together.
The community is located along the Canadian National Railway line. Its name comes from the "Arrow Land and Logging Company." This company worked in the area from 1933 to 1941. The people of Aroland First Nation originally came from several other First Nations. These include Long Lake 58 First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation, and Fort William First Nation. For a short time in 1972, the area was known as Aroland 83 Indian Reserve.
How Aroland First Nation is Governed
Aroland First Nation has its own government. This government helps make decisions for the community. The leader of the community is called the Chief. The current Chief is Dorothy Towedo.
The Chief works with a group of seven Councillors. These Councillors help the Chief lead the community. They include John Atlookan Sr., Sheldon Atlookan, Mark Bell, Krista Bouchard, Margaret Matasawagon, Lucien Mendowagon, and Samson Meshake.
Community Safety and Services
The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service helps keep the community safe. This police service is special because it focuses on serving Aboriginal communities.
