Berens River, Manitoba
R0B 0A0
Phone: (204) 382-2161
Fax: (204) 382-2297
Internet: www.berensriver.ca
Location: Approximately 270 air kilometres north of Winnipeg on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg at the mouth of the Berens River and 391 kilometers by road on Provincial Road #304 (a few kilometers south is a more isolated reserve, Pigeon River No. 13A which, in the past, has been used as a collection point for logging operations).
Reserve: I.R. No.13 and 13A
Area: 6,907 acres
Language: Saulteaux/Ojibway
Economic Base: Band Office, Commercial, Fishing, Trapping and Forestry
Population: On-reserve - 1,762; Off-reserve - 1,003; Total Population - 2,765 (as of March 31, 2009)
Transportation: Access is by air. There is a 2,900 foot gravel airstrip maintained in the community. Perimeter Aviation and Warm Air provide scheduled service. Berens River is also accessible during the Winter Road Season (officially opens around January 15th to March 15th).
Bloodvein, Manitoba
R0C 0J0
Phone: (204) 395-2148
Fax: (204) 204-395-2099
Location: 210 kilometres north of Winnipeg on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, directly north of the Bloodvein River. The community is situated along three kilometres of shoreline at the mouth of the river.
Reserve: I.R. No.12
Area: 3,885 acres
Language: Saulteaux/Ojibway
Economic Base: Band Office, Commercial, Fishing and Trapping
Population: On-reserve - 942; Off-reserve - 550; Total Population - 1,492 (as of March 31, 2009)
Transportation: There is a 3,000 foot gravel airstrip maintained in the community. Perimeter Aviation and Warm Air provide scheduled service. A ferry/ barge service (39 passenger vehicle) is operated by the Marine Division of the Department of Highways. The ferry/ barge is used during the summer months. Bloodvein is also accessible during the Winter Road Season (officially opens around January 15th to March 15th).
Scanterbury, MB
R0E 1W0
Phone: (204) 766-2494
Fax: (204) 766-2306
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation #4 extends north to the shores of Lake Winnipeg and includes part of the Netley Creek Mars area. The Brokenhead River runs through the core area of the community. Both PTH #59 and the CN rail line cross through the northwest section of the Reserve. To the south is Winnipeg, 82 kilometres down highway #59 and to the north is Grand Beach, Patricia Beach and Victoria Beach to mane only three beaches in this area located along 59 north.
Reserve: I.R. No.4
Area: 13,375 acres
Language: Ojibway Economic Base: Band Office, Commercial, Fishing
Population: On-reserve - 592; Off-reserve - 1,069; Total Population - 1,661 (as of March 31, 2009)
Transportation: The community is accessible by all weather road via Highway #59. Trucking services are available on a regular basis. There is no access by air, although float planes and boat dockage are available. Grey Goose Bus Lines serves the community on a daily basis. A CN rail line passes through the First Nation transporting freight to and from Pine Falls.
P.O. Box 1037
Buffalo Point, Manitoba
R0A 2W0
www.buffalopoint-firstnation.ca
Phone: (204) 437-2133
Fax: (204) 437-2368
Buffalo Point #36 is a major tourist attraction with world-class development. It boasts the largest harbour on Lake of the Woods in Manitoba with 320 docking berths. Buffalo point is an international vacation community with 450 lots, which are leased out on a 75-year basis. There are presently 300 leased to proud owners from Canada and the US. Some making the Point a full time resident, with daily mail, hydro, telephone and hi-speed Internet at their door. Paved and well maintained roads on a 12 month basis.
Reserve: I.R. No.36 and 36A
Area: 6,907 acres
Language: Ojibway Economic Base: Fishing, Marine and Hospitality Services
Population: On-reserve - 41; Off-reserve - 69; Total Population - 110 (as of December 31, 2007)
Transportation: The reserve is accessible by 12 kilometers of paved road leading in from Highway #12 at the Canada/US immigration.
Buffalo Point's Diverse Eco System
Buffalo Point has developed a comprehensive wildlife management program, which attracts many photographers and sightseers. The main attraction is herds of whitetail deer. Others include wolf, red and silver fox, black bear, moose, beaver, muskrat and porcupine. Birding is also a relaxing pastime including: Great Grey Owl, bald and golden eagles, osprey, blue jays, woodpeckers and finches. Buffalo Point has the rare honour of having the only sighting of the purple-fringed orchids.
Buffalo Point is proud of its 18 holes “Lake of the Sandhills” championship golf course with fairways and greens on the shores of Lake of the Woods and stretching back into beautiful tranquil wooded scenery. Only the deer and fox distract you. Look us up at www.sandhills.caCommercial Businesses and/or Services:
Buffalo Point is becoming one of the major economic centers in South Eastern Manitoba in the tourism and hospitality area. Buffalo Point hires over 80 full time employees in the summer months creating major economic possibilities for its residents, the community and the surrounding municipalities.The major economic generators are:
A government building constructed to honour the culture of our forefathers stands strikingly beautiful within a well-maintained wooded area. The building has conference facilities, government offices, RCMP office, and a museum, which is open and free to the public.
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Wanipigow, Manitoba
R0E 2E0
Phone: (204) 363-7278
Fax: (204) 363-7418
Location: approximately 190 kilometres north of Winnipeg and within the Precambrian shield region of Manitoba.
Reserve: I.R. No.10
Area: 4000 acres
Language: Ojibway
Economic Base: Band Office, Commercial, Fishing, Hunting, Trapping and Wild Rice Harvesting.
Population: On-reserve - 1,019; Off-reserve - 601; Total Population - 1,620 (as of March 31, 2009)
Transportation: Hollow Water First Nation is accessible by an all-weather road via PR#304. No air service is available and the nearest airport is located in Bissett, Manitoba. Grey Goose Bus Lines serves Pine Falls on a daily basis.
Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba
R0B 0V0
Phone: (204) 397-2264
Fax: (204) 397-2340
Location: 268 air kilometers northeast of Winnipeg, on the shores of Family Lake near the Manitoba/ Ontario border. The reserve is spread out over an eight kilometer stretch along the lake shore.
Reserve: I.R. No. 14Area: 4,956 acres
Language: Saulteaux/Ojibway
Economic Base: Band Office, Commercial, Fishing, Trapping and Seasonal Rice Harvesting
Population: On-reserve - 1,129; Off-reserve - 287; Total Population - 1,416 (as of March 31, 2009)
Transportation: There is a 3,000 foot airstrip on provincial crown land across the lake from Little Grand Rapids. Access from the airport is restricted to boat or float plane during the summer months. During the freeze up and spring thaw the site is only accessible by helicopter. There is no permanent access road to Little Grand Rapids. Little Grand Rapids is accessible during the Winter Road Season (officially opens around January 15th to March 15th).
Pauingassi, Manitoba
R0B 2G0
Phone: (204) 397-2371
Fax: (204) 397-2145
Location: approximately 280 kilometers northeast of Winnipeg & 24 kilometers north of Little Grand Rapids, on a peninsula jutting southward into Fishing Lake, a tributary of Berens River.
Reserve: I.R. Pauingassi First Nation
Area: 644 acresLanguage: Saulteaux/Ojibway
Economic Base: Band Office, Commercial, Trapping, Fishing and Seasonal Rice Harvesting
Population: On-reserve - 536; Off-reserve - 37; Total Population - 573 (as of March 31, 2009)
Transportation: There is no permanent access road to the Pauingassi First Nation, although winter roads are constructed annually from Pine Dock and Bloodvein First Nation. Pauingassi is accessible during the Winter Road Season (officially opens around January 5th to March 15th). There is a 3000 foot airstrip approximately 24 kilometers south of Pauingassi at Little Grand Rapids First Nation. Access to the community via the airport is restricted to boat or float plane during the summer and by snowmobile during the winter.
Negginan, Manitoba
R0B 0Z0
Phone: (204) 244-2267
Fax: (204) 244-2690
http://prfn.ncsl.ca
Location: East side of Lake Winnipeg at the mouth of the Poplar River.
Reserve: I.R. No. 16
Area: 3,800 acres
Language: Saulteaux/Ojibway
Economic Base: Band Office, Commercial, Fishing and Trapping
Population: On-reserve - 1,195; Off-reserve - 277; Total Population - 1,472 (as of March 31, 2009)
Transportation: There is no permanent access road to Poplar River. An annual winter road provides access from Pine Dock on the west side of Lake Winnipeg to Bloodvein First Nation, and north to Berens River First Nation and Poplar River First Nation (officially opens around January 5th to March 15th). Pine Dock is accessible by PHT # 234. A 2,500 foot gravel airstrip is maintained in Negginan and is serviced by scheduled and/or charter flights. goods are occasionally barged to the community from Selkirk. There are dock facilities for float planes and boats.
Southeast Community Futures Development Corporation
200 - 208 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204) 943-1656
Providing financing and support to rural entrepreneurs to develop their potential. Southeast Community Futures strengthens communities in the region through innovative business and community economic development support service
