Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg facts for kids

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (formerly called Pic Mobert First Nation) is a group of Ojibwe people. They are a First Nation in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.

This First Nation has two special areas called reserves. These are Pic Mobert North and Pic Mobert South. Both reserves are about 53 kilometers (33 miles) east of Marathon, Ontario. They are located along the eastern shores of White Lake. The community can be reached by road all year round.

In October 2021, Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg had 1064 registered members. About 352 of these members lived on their reserves.

How Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is Governed

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is currently led by Chief Johanna Desmoulin. A Chief is like a leader or mayor for the community. The First Nation follows its own special rules. These rules are written in a document called a Chi-Naaknigewin. This document is like a Community Constitution. It was approved in 2016.

The Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is also part of two larger groups. They are a member of the Nokiiwin Tribal Council. They are also part of the Anishinabek Nation. These groups help different First Nations work together.

A Look at Their History

The land where Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is located has been home to the Anishinabek people for a very long time. They have lived there since at least 1876.

In 1850, the first Hudson's Bay Company trading post was set up nearby. The Anishinabek people were important partners in the fur trade there. They traded animal furs for other goods.

Later, in the 1940s, some temporary camps were built near the reserve. These were for prisoners of war during that time.