Naotkamegwanning First Nation facts for kids

Naotkamegwanning First Nation, formerly known as Whitefish Bay First Nation and known in the Ojibwe language as Ne-adikamegwaning (Of the Whitefish Point), is an Ojibwe Nation from the Treaty Three Territory a 45min drive from Kenora, Ontario and is near Sioux Narrows, Ontario of Lake of the Woods.

Total registered population in September, 2010, was 1177, of which the on-reserve population was 713. The First Nation is a member of the Bimose Tribal Council, a regional tribal council that is a member of the Grand Council of Treaty 3.

Governance

Naotkamegwanning First Nation is currently governed by Chief Howard Kabestra and 4 Councillors: kirby paul, warren white, ryan tom and linda namaypoke.(2022 term)

Reserves

Whitefish Bay 32A reserve along Ontario Highway 71

The First Nation have reserved for themselves four reserves:

• 1954.3 ha Whitefish Bay 32A Indian Reserve, which serves as their main Reserve
• 1802.5 ha Yellow Girl Bay 32B Indian Reserve
• 518 ha Sabaskong Bay 32C Indian Reserve
• 379 ha Agency 30 Indian Reserve, which is shared with 12 other First Nations.