Whitesand, Ontario facts for kids
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Whitesand
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| Whitesand Indian Reserve | |
 Whitesand
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| First Nation | Whitesand |
| Area | |
| • Land | 8.26 km2 (3.19 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 31.5/km2 (82/sq mi) |
| Website | www.whitesandfirstnation.ca |
Whitesand is a special place in northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is a home for the Whitesand First Nation, who are part of the Ojibwe people. This area is known as an Indian reserve, which is land set aside for First Nations communities. Whitesand is one of the places where the Whitesand First Nation lives, along with another settlement near Armstrong.
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Discovering Whitesand
Whitesand is an important community for the Whitesand First Nation. It is a place where people live and keep their culture alive. This community is located in a beautiful part of Canada.
Where is Whitesand Located?
- Whitesand is found in the northwestern part of Ontario.
- Ontario is a large province in Canada.
- The community is in the Thunder Bay District.
- This area is known for its forests and lakes.
Who Lives in Whitesand?
- The people who live in Whitesand are part of the Whitesand First Nation.
- They are a group of Ojibwe people.
- In 2011, about 260 people lived in Whitesand.
- This community is a vital part of their heritage.
What is an Indian Reserve?
- An Indian reserve is a special area of land.
- It is set aside by the Canadian government.
- These lands are for the use and benefit of First Nations communities.
- Reserves help First Nations keep their traditions.
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