Flying Post First Nation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flying Post 73
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| Flying Post Indian Reserve No. 73 | |
 Flying Post 73
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Cochrane |
| First Nation | Flying Post |
| Area | |
| • Land | 58.19 km2 (22.47 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 0 |
| • Density | 0.0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
| Website | flyingpost.ca |
The Flying Post First Nation is a special community of Indigenous people in Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Ojibwe and Swampy Cree nations. A "First Nation" is a term used in Canada for a group of Indigenous people.
This community has its own land called a "reserve." Their reserve is known as Flying Post 73. It is located near Nipigon, Ontario.
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History of Flying Post First Nation
How Reserves Were Created
Reserves are special areas of land set aside for First Nations. These lands were established through agreements called treaties. In Northern Ontario, one important agreement was Treaty #9.
This treaty was signed between the government and First Nations. The first signings happened in 1905 and 1906. Later, more parts were added in 1929 and 1930.
Flying Post Lands Identified
In 1906, the lands for Flying Post First Nation were officially noted. This was written in a document called the "Schedule Of Reserves" within Treaty 9.
The description of their land was very specific. It started half a mile south of Six-Mile Rapids. This spot was on the east side of the Ground Hog River. From there, it went south for four miles. The land was deep enough to cover an area of twenty-three square miles.
Re-establishing the Community
In the 1960s, members of the Flying Post First Nation started to organize themselves. They joined together as new First Nation political groups were forming. One of these groups was Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN).
During this time, the Flying Post community officially re-established itself. They became a recognized First Nation group again. They also elected a Chief and a Council. These leaders now represent the people of Flying Post First Nation.
