Goulais Bay 15C facts for kids
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Goulais Bay 15C
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Former Indian reserve
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| Goulais Bay Indian Reserve No. 15C | |
 Goulais Bay 15C
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Algoma |
| First Nation | Batchewana |
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| • Land | 0.02 km2 (0.008 sq mi) |
Goulais Bay 15C was a special piece of land, called a reserve, for a First Nation group. It was located in Prince Township, Ontario.
This land was about 5 acres big. It was given to the Batchewana First Nation in 1902. This happened after another important piece of land, Whitefish Island, was taken from them by the government. The Batchewana First Nation later sold this land in 1956 for $3,600. After that, it was no longer a reserve.
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What Was Goulais Bay 15C?
Goulais Bay 15C was a small area of land set aside for the Batchewana First Nation. It was officially known as Goulais Bay Indian Reserve No. 15C. This type of land is called a reserve. Reserves are special areas where First Nations communities live and have some control over their own affairs.
Why Was This Land Created?
The land for Goulais Bay 15C was given to the Batchewana First Nation in 1902. This was done as a way to make up for something important they lost. Another piece of land, called Whitefish Island, was taken from them by the government. When land is "expropriated," it means the government takes private land for public use, often with payment.
The Story of Whitefish Island
Whitefish Island was a very important place for the Batchewana First Nation. It was located near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The government needed this island for a canal project. So, they took the island from the First Nation. To help make up for this loss, the small 5-acre piece of land at Goulais Bay was given to them.
What Happened to Goulais Bay 15C?
Goulais Bay 15C remained a reserve for several decades. However, in 1956, the Batchewana First Nation decided to sell the land. They sold it for $3,600. Once the land was sold, it stopped being a reserve. This means it was no longer under the special rules that apply to First Nation reserves in Canada.
