Pays Plat First Nation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pays Plat 51
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| Pays Plat Indian Reserve No. 51 | |
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 Pays Plat 51
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| First Nation | Pays Plat |
| Area | |
| • Land | 2.19 km2 (0.85 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 34.3/km2 (89/sq mi) |
| Website | [1] |
Pays Plat First Nation is a small First Nation community in Ontario, Canada. It is an reserve called Pays Plat 51. This community is located near Rossport, Ontario, about 175 kilometers (109 miles) northeast of Thunder Bay.
The Pays Plat 51 Reserve is part of the land described in the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850. This treaty is an agreement between the Anishinaabeg people and the Crown. The community is easy to find, as it sits right along Highway 17.
A Glimpse into Pays Plat First Nation History
The ancestors of the Pays Plat First Nation people were Ojibway (also known as Anishinaabeg). They lived along the North Shore of Lake Superior. These early people were very skilled at surviving off the land. They hunted animals, set traps for furs, fished in the waters, and gathered food from nature.
How Pays Plat Got Its Name
The area where Pays Plat is located was important for the fur trade long ago. French traders gave the name "Pays Plat" to this place. In French, "Pays Plat" means "flat land." They called it this because it is a flat area found between two mountains.
The community also has a name in the Anishinaabemowin language. It is known as Baagwaashiing. This beautiful name means "Where the water is shallow."
