Fox Lake Cree Nation facts for kids
| Treaty | Treaty 5 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Gillam, Manitoba |
| Government | |
| Chief | Morris Beardy |
| Tribal Council | |
| Keewatin Tribal Council | |
The Fox Lake Cree Nation (also known as Cree: ᒪᐦᑫᓯᐤ ᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, Makaso Sakahigan) is a First Nation group in Canada. They were once called the Gillam Band. Their main community, called a reserve, is located in Fox Lake, Bird, Manitoba, Canada.
The Fox Lake Training Centre is a special place where people can learn new skills. It offers courses and programs from the University College of the North.
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History of Fox Lake Cree Nation
How the Nation Was Recognized
In 1947, the Canadian government officially recognized the Gillam Band. This meant they were seen as an independent band. Two years later, in 1949, their name was changed to the Fox Lake Band.
Honoring the Past
On November 8, 2007, the Fox Lake Cree Nation unveiled a large statue in Gillam, Manitoba. This statue was built to remember the members of the Fox Lake Cree Nation who passed away. These members died during the time when Manitoba Hydro was building projects on the Nation's traditional lands.
They did not live to see an important agreement signed in 2004. This agreement, called an Impact Settlement Agreement, was made between the Fox Lake Cree Nation, Manitoba Hydro, and the Government of Manitoba. It helped to settle issues related to the hydro development.
Fox Lake Cree Nation's Lands
Understanding Indian Reserves
A reserve is land set aside by the Canadian government for the use and benefit of a First Nation band. The Fox Lake Cree Nation has several reserves. Their main reserve is called Bird, and it is located in Northern Manitoba, near Gillam, Manitoba.
The Fox Lake Cree Nation manages the following reserves:
- A Kwis Ki Mahka Indian Reserve — This reserve is 1.30 hectares in size.
- Fox Lake Indian Reserve No. 1 — This land is about 192 kilometers northeast of Thompson. It covers 561.70 hectares.
- Fox Lake Indian Reserve No. 2 — This reserve includes parts of an unsurveyed area known as TWP 86, Range 21 E OF WPM. It is 39.50 hectares.
- Fox Lake Indian Reserve No. 3 — This land covers parts of TWP 77 & 78, Ranges 4&5, EPM. It is the largest at 1138.80 hectares.
- Gillam Indian Settlement — This area is 0 hectares.
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