Obadjiwan 15E facts for kids
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Obadjiwan 15E
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| Obadjiwan Indian Reserve No. 15E | |
 Obadjiwan 15E
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Algoma |
| First Nation | Batchewana |
| Area | |
| • Land | 0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Website | www.batchewana.ca |
Obadjiwan 15E is a special area of land called a First Nations reserve. It is located in the Algoma District of Ontario, Canada. This reserve is made up of two separate pieces of land. Both parts are found on Batchewana Bay, which is part of Lake Superior. Obadjiwan 15E is one of the reserves that belongs to the Batchewana First Nation.
History of Obadjiwan 15E Land
The land that is now Obadjiwan 15E has an interesting history.
Early Use of the Land
Originally, this land was set aside for a different purpose. On May 29, 1874, the government decided it would be used by the Department of Marine and Fisheries. This department was in charge of things related to the ocean and fishing. They wanted to build a lighthouse there called the Corbeil Point Lighthouse. This decision was made through an official government order.
Becoming a Reserve
Many years later, the purpose of the land changed. On January 23, 1964, the Department of Transportation and Communication took over the land. This department handles things like roads, railways, and air travel. They then gave these two pieces of land to the Department of Indian Affairs. This department was responsible for matters related to Indigenous peoples. Finally, on December 6, 1966, these lands were officially made into an Indian reserve. This means they became a protected area for the use and benefit of the Batchewana First Nation.
