Northwest Angle 33 First Nation facts for kids
The Northwest Angle 33 First Nation (called Gii-zaagitoowaigamaag in the Ojibwe language) is a group of Ojibwe people, also known as Anishinaabe, who live in Ontario, Canada. Their home is near a place called Sioux Narrows on Lake of the Woods in the Kenora District, Ontario.
In September 2007, there were 438 registered members of the First Nation. About 187 of them lived on their own land, called a reserve. This First Nation is part of a larger group called the Anishinabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council, which is also part of the Grand Council of Treaty 3.
First Nation Lands: Reserves
The Northwest Angle 33 First Nation has three special land areas, known as reserves, set aside for their community:
- Northwest Angle Indian Reserve 33B is their main reserve. It covers about 1,335 hectares (about 3,300 acres). The community of Angle Inlet is located here, right across from Angle Inlet, Minnesota.
- Whitefish Bay Indian Reserve 33A is another reserve, covering about 1,251 hectares (about 3,090 acres). The community of Dog Paw is found here, close to Sioux Narrows.
- Agency Indian Reserve 30 is a smaller reserve, about 379 hectares (about 937 acres). This land is shared with 12 other First Nations.
How the First Nation is Governed
The Northwest Angle 33 First Nation is led by a Chief and four Councillors. They work together to make decisions for their community, much like a local town council. The current Chief is Darlene Ross-Comegan. The Councillors are Diane Sandy, Joseph Katcheconias, Farrell Desrosiers, and Lara Stovern.
