God's Lake First Nation facts for kids
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God's Lake
manto sakahigan
ᒪᓂᑐ ᓵᑲᓂᑲᐣ |
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 God's Lake First Nation
Location in Manitoba
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Northern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.06 km2 (18.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 982 |
| • Density | 20.9/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
God's Lake First Nation is a special community of First Nations people. Their main home is an area called reserve, located at God's Lake Narrows. This place is about 250 kilometers southeast of Thompson, Manitoba. The community's name in the Cree language is manto sakahigan (ᒪᓂᑐ ᓵᑲᓂᑲᐣ).
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What is God's Lake First Nation?
God's Lake First Nation is a group of Indigenous people in Canada. They are part of the Swampy Cree and more specifically, the Rocky Cree (Asinīskāwiyiniwak) people. A "First Nation" is a term used to describe many of the Indigenous peoples in Canada. They have their own governments, often called "band governments," which help manage their communities.
Where is God's Lake Located?
The main part of the God's Lake First Nation community is found at God's Lake Narrows. This area is in the northern part of Manitoba, a province in Canada. It's quite far north, about 250 kilometers southeast of a larger town called Thompson. The community's reserve is a specific piece of land set aside for them.
Who are the God's Lake First Nation People?
The people of God's Lake First Nation are part of the Cree nation. They speak a dialect of the Cree language. They are also a member of the Keewatin Tribal Council. This council is a group that helps different First Nations communities work together and support each other.
How Many People Live Here?
As of September 2014, there were 2,638 people officially registered as members of God's Lake First Nation. Many of these members live on the reserve land. About 1,482 members lived on the reserve or on Crown Land at that time. The other 1,156 members lived off the reserve.
In 2011, a census counted 1,341 people living in the largest part of the reserve, which is known as God's Lake 23. This is one of 15 different reserve areas that belong to the God's Lake First Nation.
