North Spirit Lake First Nation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Spirit Lake
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| North Spirit Lake Indian Reserve | |
 North Spirit Lake
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Kenora |
| First Nation | North Spirit Lake |
| Area | |
| • Land | 19.50 km2 (7.53 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 263 |
| • Density | 13.5/km2 (35/sq mi) |
North Spirit Lake First Nation (in the Oji-Cree language: ᒣᒣᑴᔑ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ) is a small community of First Nations people. It is located in a special area called an Indian Reserve in Northern Ontario, Canada. This community is found north of a town called Red Lake, Ontario.
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About North Spirit Lake First Nation
North Spirit Lake First Nation is home to people who are part of the Oji-Cree group. The Oji-Cree are an Indigenous people who live in parts of Ontario and Manitoba. They have their own unique language and culture.
Location and Connections
The community of North Spirit Lake is quite remote. This means it is far away from big cities and towns. It is connected to two other First Nations communities, Sandy Lake First Nation and Deer Lake First Nation. These connections are made using special roads.
Winter Roads
During the cold winter months, these communities are connected by "winter roads" or "ice roads." These are not regular paved roads. Instead, they are temporary roads built over frozen lakes and land. They can only be used when the ice is thick enough to support vehicles. These roads are very important for bringing supplies and for people to visit each other.
Community Governance
North Spirit Lake First Nation is part of larger groups that help manage and support First Nations communities.
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Council
One of these groups is the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Council. This council is also known as the "Northern Chiefs." It is an organization that helps several First Nations communities in the northern parts of Ontario work together. They share resources and support each other on important issues.
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
The community is also part of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. This is a larger political organization that represents many First Nations in Northern Ontario. They work to protect the rights and interests of their member communities. They also help with things like education, health, and economic development.
Community Safety
The safety and well-being of the community are important. North Spirit Lake is kept safe by a special police service.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service
The police force that serves North Spirit Lake is called the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service. This is a police service that is based on and serves Aboriginal communities. Their officers work to keep the peace and help people in the First Nations communities they serve.
