Matachewan First Nation facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matachewan 72
Indian reserve
Matachewan Indian Reserve No. 72
Matachewan 72 Location in Ontario
Country	Canada
Province	Ontario
District	Timiskaming
First Nation	Matachewan
Area
• Land	33.63 km2 (12.98 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	83
• Density	2.5/km2 (6/sq mi)
Website	www.matachewan firstnation.com

The Matachewan First Nation is a community of Ojibwe people. They are one of the many First Nations groups in Canada. Their main home is an Indian reserve called Matachewan 72. This reserve is located in the Timiskaming District of Ontario, Canada.

The people of Matachewan signed an important agreement called Treaty 9 in 1905. This treaty helped define their rights and lands. As of August 2024, there are 1037 people registered with the Matachewan First Nation. About 50 of these people live on their reserve.

How Matachewan First Nation is Governed

The Matachewan First Nation has its own way of governing itself. They use a system called the Act Electoral System. This means they elect their leaders.

Choosing Leaders

• The community elects a Chief and nine Councillors.
• These leaders work together to make decisions for the First Nation.
• They are elected for a term of two years.

Working with Other First Nations

The Matachewan First Nation is part of larger groups that help many First Nations work together.

• They are a member of the Wabun Tribal Council. This group helps different First Nations in the region.
• They are also part of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. This is a bigger organization that represents most First Nations in northern Ontario. These groups help share ideas and support each other.

Their Home: Matachewan 72 Reserve

The Matachewan First Nation has one main Indian reserve that is their traditional home.

• This reserve is named Matachewan 72.
• It covers an area of about 6,158.60 hectares (which is about 15,218 acres).
• A reserve is a special area of land set aside for the use and benefit of a First Nation.