Hollow Water First Nation facts for kids
| Treaty | Treaty 5 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wanipigow, Manitoba |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Hole or Hollow Water 10 |
| Land area | 16.229 km2 |
| Population (2019) | |
| On reserve | 1,072 |
| Off reserve | 964 |
| Total population | 2,036 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Larry Barker |
| Council |
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| Tribal Council | |
| Southeast Resource Development Council | |
The Hollow Water First Nation (also called Ojibwe: Wanipigow) is a community of Anishinaabe people. They are part of the Ojibwe (or Ojibwa) nation. This First Nation lives in Canada, on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. Their main community is about 75 kilometers (47 miles) north of Pine Falls, Manitoba. It is also about 217 kilometers (135 miles) north of Winnipeg.
The people of Hollow Water First Nation have always relied on the land. Their main ways of making a living include hunting, fishing, and trapping. They also gather wild rice, which is an important traditional food.
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Hollow Water First Nation's Land
The Hollow Water First Nation has a special area of land called a reserve. This reserve is named Hole or Hollow Water 10. It covers about 16.38 square kilometers (4,048 acres). The community of Wanipigow is located on this reserve. The name "Wanipigow" comes from the Cree language. It means 'hollow water' or 'hole in the water'.
The reserve is next to a place called Seymourville. It is also across the river from Aghaming.
How Hollow Water First Nation is Governed
The Hollow Water First Nation uses an electoral system to choose its leaders. This means they vote for their Chief and Councilors. These leaders help make decisions for the community.
Current Leadership
As of 2021, the Chief of Hollow Water First Nation is Larry Barker. He works with four Councilors. These Councilors are Furlon Barker, Geoffrey Bushie, Henry Moneas, and Maurice Williams. Together, they guide the community.
Important Connections
The Hollow Water First Nation is a member of the Southeast Resource Development Council. This group helps different First Nations work together. The First Nation is also a signatory to Treaty 5. Treaties are important agreements between First Nations and the Canadian government.
Past Leaders
One well-known former Chief of Hollow Water First Nation was Rod Bushie. He later became the Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs in August 1997.
