Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation facts for kids
| Province | Ontario |
|---|---|
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Whitefish Lake 6 |
| Population (2022) | |
| On reserve | 394 |
| On other land | 44 |
| Off reserve | 960 |
| Total population | 1398 |
| Website | |
| https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ | |
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek is a First Nation group of Ojibwe people. They live in northern Ontario, Canada. Their traditional language is Anishinaabe. The name Atikameksheng Anishnawbek means "People of the Whitefish Lake." They used to be called the Whitefish Lake First Nation.
Their main community is on a special area of land called a reserve. This reserve is named Whitefish Lake 6. It is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake. This area is about 20 kilometers southwest of Sudbury. The community is also very close to the town of Naughton.
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About Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
Their Rights and Traditions
The people of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek have special hunting and fishing rights. These rights are protected by the Robinson-Huron Treaty. This treaty covers a large area of land.
Every July, the community holds an annual pow-wow. This is a special gathering. People celebrate their culture with dancing, drumming, and singing. It is a time for everyone to come together.
Community Leadership
The leader of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation is called the Chief. The current Chief is Craig Nootchtai. The Chief works with a group of leaders called the council. They make decisions for the community.
Important Events and Projects
In 2006, the community decided to change its official name. They wanted to use their traditional name, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. This change officially happened in October 2013.
In 2010, a TV show host named Mike Holmes started a project there. It was called "Building Homes and Building Skills." This project helped train First Nations people. They learned how to build houses and other construction skills.
The Atikameksheng Anishnawbek community has also been a filming location. Parts of the TV show Cardinal were filmed on the reserve in 2016. Also, films by Darlene Naponse have been shot there. She is a writer and film director from the community. Her films include Cradlesong, Every Emotion Costs, Falls Around Her, and Stellar.
Notable members
- Loma Lyns, a talented singer and songwriter.
- Darlene Naponse, a well-known filmmaker and writer.
See also
In Spanish: Primera Nación Atikameksheng Anishnawbek para niños
