Brokenhead Ojibway Nation facts for kids
| People | Saulteaux/Ojibwa |
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| Treaty | Treaty 1 |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Brokenhead 4 |
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| Land area | 54.128 km2 |
| Population | |
| On reserve | 801 |
| Off reserve | 1311 |
| Total population | 2112 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Gordon Bluesky |
| Tribal Council | |
| Southeast Resource Development Council | |
The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (often called BON) is a First Nation community. They are part of the Anishinaabe people, specifically the Saulteaux and Ojibwa groups. This community is located about 64 kilometres (40 miles) northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Their main land area, known as the Brokenhead 4 reserve, is mostly surrounded by the Rural Municipality of St. Clements. It also has a small part that touches Lake Winnipeg.
Lands of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation has three special land areas, called reserves. These reserves are:
- Birch Landing — This reserve is about 2.72 square kilometres (672 acres) in size. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Alexander.
- Brokenhead 4 — This is the main reserve for the community. It covers about 54.128 square kilometres (13,375 acres). It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of St. Clements. The town of Scanterbury, Manitoba is located here.
- Na-Sha-Ke-Penais — This reserve is smaller, about 3 hectares (7.4 acres). It is surrounded by East St. Paul.
Brokenhead 4: The Main Reserve
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Brokenhead 4
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 Brokenhead 4
Location in Manitoba
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Manitoba |
| Region | Eastman |
| Area | |
| • Land | 55.13 km2 (21.29 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 516 |
Brokenhead 4 is the most important reserve for the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. It is located along Manitoba Highway 59 (PTH 59). The city of Winnipeg is about 82 kilometres (51 miles) to the south. Popular beaches like Grand Beach and Patricia Beach are to its north, also along PTH 59.
This reserve is about 54.128 square kilometres (13,375 acres) in size. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of St. Clements. The northern part of the reserve reaches the shores of Lake Winnipeg. Inside Brokenhead 4, you will find the community of Scanterbury, Manitoba. Part of the Netley Creek Marsh area is also on the reserve.
In Scanterbury, there is a place called South Beach Casino. This casino is owned by several First Nations, including the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. They are all part of the Southeast Resource Development Council.
The Brokenhead River flows through the middle of the community. Both Highway 59 and the CN Rail line cross the northwest part of the reserve.
How the Nation is Governed
The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation uses an electoral system to choose its leaders. This means that members of the community vote for their Chief and Councillors.
The current leaders are Chief Gordon Bluesky and Councillors Allen (Sam) Hocaluk, Christopher Kent, Wendell Sinclair Jr (Ogimma), and Remi Olson. These leaders were elected on April 18, 2022. Their term will last for two years, ending in April 2024.
The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is a member of the Southeast Resource Development Council. They are also a signatory to Treaty 1. This means they signed an important agreement with the Canadian government.
