Dauphin River First Nation facts for kids
The Dauphin River First Nation is an Ojibway First Nation community located in Manitoba, Canada. Its name in the Ojibwe language is Isickachewanoong or Zaaskajiwaning.
The community's main land area is called the Dauphin River First Nation Reserve 48A. This reserve is found where the Dauphin River flows into Lake Winnipeg. The closest big city to this community is Winnipeg, which is about 250 kilometers (155 miles) to the southeast.
The leader of the Dauphin River First Nation is called the Chief. The current Chief is Lawrence Letandre. This First Nation is also part of the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Inc, which helps different First Nations work together. The Dauphin River First Nation joined Treaty 2 on August 21, 1871. Treaties are important agreements between First Nations and the Canadian government.
People of Dauphin River First Nation
The Dauphin River First Nation Reserve 48A covers an area of 325.8 hectares (about 805 acres). In 2008, there were 285 people registered as members of the First Nation. Out of these, 200 lived on the reserve, and 85 lived off the reserve. The main language spoken by the community is Ojibwe.
Nature and Fishing at Dauphin River
The Dauphin River area is well-known for its excellent fishing. Many people have won Master Angler Awards for catching big fish like Walleye and Northern Pike here. Some of the most popular places to fish are the Warpath and Mantago Rivers. The beautiful natural environment makes it a great place for outdoor activities.
