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Rat Portage 38B
Rat Portage Reserve No. 38B
Rat Portage 38B is located in Ontario
Rat Portage 38B
Rat Portage 38B
Location in Ontario
Country  Canada
Province  Ontario
District Kenora
First Nation Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum
Area
 • Land 18.88 km2 (7.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 394
 • Density 20.9/km2 (54/sq mi)

Rat Portage 38B is a special place in Ontario, Canada. It is a First Nations reserve, which means it is land set aside for Indigenous peoples. This reserve is located on the beautiful Lake of the Woods in the Kenora District. It is one of the important lands belonging to the Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation.

What is Rat Portage 38B?

Rat Portage 38B is a designated area of land. It is officially known as Rat Portage Reserve No. 38B. This land is managed by the Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation. It helps to preserve their culture and traditions.

Where is Rat Portage 38B Located?

This reserve is found in the western part of Ontario. It sits right on the shores of the large and scenic Lake of the Woods. The closest major town is Kenora, which is also in the Kenora District. The area is known for its many lakes and forests.

Who are the Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum?

The Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum are a First Nation group. They are part of the larger Anishinaabe people. Their traditional territory includes the area around Lake of the Woods. They have a rich history and culture tied to this land.

Life on the Reserve

As of 2011, about 394 people lived on Rat Portage 38B. The reserve covers an area of 18.88 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 1,888 football fields. Life on the reserve often involves a mix of traditional practices and modern living.

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