Zagime Anishinabek facts for kids
| People | Saulteaux |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 4 |
| Headquarters | Grenfell |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Sakimay 74 |
| Other reserve(s) |
|
| Land area | 129.013 km2 |
| Population (2019) | |
| On reserve | 281 |
| Off reserve | 1502 |
| Total population | 1783 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Bonnie Acoose |
| Tribal Council | |
| Yorkton Tribal Administration | |
The Zagime Anishinabek are a group of Saulteaux Indigenous people in southern Saskatchewan, Canada. They were once known as the Sakimay First Nation. A "First Nation" is a term used in Canada for a group of Indigenous people who share a common identity and often live on their own lands.
The Zagime Anishinabek have several special areas of land called reserves. These lands are set aside for the use and benefit of the First Nation.
Zagime Anishinabek Reserves
The Zagime Anishinabek have many reserves where their community members live. These include:
- Little Bone 74B
- Minoahchak 74C
- Sakimay 74-1
- Sakimay 74-2
- Sakimay 74-3
- Sakimay 74-4
- Sakimay 74-5
- Sakimay 74-6
- Sakimay 74-7
- Sakimay 74-9
- Sakimay 74-10
- Sakimay 74-11
- Sakimay 74-12
- Sakimay 74-14
- Sakimay 74-16
- Sakimay 74-17
- Shesheep 74A
- Treaty Four Reserve Grounds 77, which they share with 32 other First Nations.
Leadership: Chief and Council
Every First Nation has leaders who help make decisions for their community. These leaders are called the Chief and Council. They work together to manage the First Nation's affairs and represent their people.
Current Leaders
As of now, the Chief of the Zagime Anishinabek is Chief Bonnie Acoose.
The Councillors who work with the Chief are:
- Paula Acoose
- Amber Sangwais
- Cynthia Sangwais
- Rachel Sangwais
- Ruth “Kitty” Whitehat
- Dana Acoose
- Randall Sparvier
