Buffalo Point First Nation facts for kids
| People | Ojibwa or Saulteaux |
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| Treaty | Treaty 3 |
| Headquarters | Buffalo Point, Manitoba |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Buffalo Point 36 |
| Other reserve(s) |
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| Government | |
| Chief | John Thunder |
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Buffalo Point 36
Neyaashiing
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 Buffalo Point 36
Location in Manitoba
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Manitoba |
| Region | Eastman |
| Government | |
| • Type | Band government |
| Area | |
| • Land | 16.33 km2 (6.31 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 481 |
| • Density | 29.5/km2 (76/sq mi) |
The Buffalo Point First Nation is a community of Ojibwa or Saulteaux people. They are one of the many First Nations groups in Canada. This community is located in the southeastern part of Manitoba. Their land is right along the shores of the beautiful Lake of the Woods.
The main land area for the Buffalo Point First Nation is called Buffalo Point 36. This area includes a fun resort community also known as Buffalo Point, Manitoba. The First Nation is independent, meaning they manage their own affairs. They signed an important agreement called Treaty 3 a long time ago.
Buffalo Point Lands
The Buffalo Point First Nation has several special land areas called reserves. These lands are set aside for the First Nation community.
Here are their main reserve lands:
- Buffalo Point 36 (Ojibwe: Neyaashiing) — This is their main reserve. It covers about 1,633 hectares (4,035 acres). This is where the resort community of Buffalo Point, Manitoba, is located.
- Reed River 36A — This reserve is about 1,161.6 hectares (2,870 acres) in size.
- Buffalo Point First Nation Indian Reserve 1 — This land is about 37.4 hectares (92 acres).
- Buffalo Point First Nation Indian Reserve 2 — This reserve covers about 347.9 hectares (860 acres).
- Buffalo Point First Nation Indian Reserve 3 — This land is about 91.6 hectares (226 acres).
- Agency 30 — This reserve is shared with 12 other First Nations. It is about 379 hectares (936 acres) and is located in Ontario. It's on a part of the Lake of the Woods called the Aulneau Peninsula.
How the Nation is Governed
The Buffalo Point First Nation has a traditional way of governing their community. Their leaders are chosen through a system that has been passed down through families for many years. This is called a hereditary system.
The current leader is Chief John Thunder. He works with two Councillors to make decisions for the community. The number of councillors is decided by the Canadian government department that works with Indigenous peoples.
Famous People
- Eddy Cobiness (1933–1996) — He was a well-known visual artist from the Buffalo Point First Nation.
