Curve Lake First Nation 35 facts for kids
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Curve Lake First Nation 35
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| Curve Lake First Nation Indian Reserve No. 35 | |
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 Curve Lake First Nation 35
Location in Peterborough County
Curve Lake First Nation 35
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Peterborough |
| First Nation | Curve Lake |
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| • Land | 6.62 km2 (2.56 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 1,003 |
| • Density | 151.5/km2 (392/sq mi) |
| Website | www.curvelakefirstnation.ca |
Curve Lake First Nation 35 is a special area of land for the Anishinaabe people. It is an reserve located about 14 kilometers north of Peterborough, Ontario. This land is the main home for the Curve Lake First Nation.
The reserve is on a peninsula, which is a piece of land almost surrounded by water. It sits between Lake Chemong and Buckhorn Lake. The area around it is the township of Selwyn. There are also a few small islands in Buckhorn Lake that belong to the reserve.
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About Curve Lake First Nation 35
The Curve Lake First Nation is a group of Anishinaabe people. They live on two main reserves, including Curve Lake 35A. They also share a third area called the Islands in the Trent Waters. This shared land is with the Hiawatha First Nation and the Scugog First Nation.
The Land and Its Lakes
Curve Lake First Nation 35 is on a peninsula. This land is surrounded by Buckhorn Lake, Lake Chemong, and Little Mud Lake. Curve Lake 35A is on Fox Island, which is in Buckhorn Lake.
The shared land, Islands in the Trent Waters, includes islands in Buckhorn Lake. It also has islands in Pigeon Lake and Stony Lake. These lakes are all part of the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region.
Important Wild Rice
A special plant called Manoomin (which means wild rice) grows in the Kawartha Lakes. This plant grows every year. Its seeds become ripe in September. Then, the seeds fall into the lake. This helps make sure there will be new wild rice plants in the future. Wild rice is a very important food and cultural plant for the Anishinaabe people.
Notable People from Curve Lake
Many interesting people come from the Curve Lake First Nation. Here are a few:
- Kris Jacobs: He was a Triple AAA Hockey Goalie for the Peterborough Petes.
- Drew Haydon Taylor: He is a well-known playwright, which means he writes plays.
- Murray Haddlesey: He was the first member of the First Nation to start a family in Quebec.
