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Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek First Nation
First Nation
The Lost Tribe
Our First Nation members had been without a home for generations. Only one reserve (Gull Bay) was created for the “Lake Nipigon Band of Indians” following the signing of the Robinson-Superior Treaty in 1850. It was not until 1921 that our community was recognized by the government of Canada as “Lake Nipigon Various Places”
Lost but not Forgotten
The people in our community lived primarily in the Ombabika and Auden area on the north-east side of Lake Nipigon. At this time there was no elected Chief and Council, however our community was represented by a spokesperson named Frank Sasines. It was during this period that our people were engaged by Indian agents who changed their names and sent children to residential school. Our community was employed primarily in forestry until companies relocated and families were forced to leave in order to find work.
Reunited: Here We Are
In 1985, our community elected its first Chief. Chief Joe Thompson’s first priority after being elected was to reorganize the dispersed membership in an effort to begin discussing the creation of a reserve. Our first office was located in Joe’s house in Rocky Bay. It was at this time that our name was changed from “Lake Nipigon Various Places” to “Lake Nipigon Ojibway First Nation”.
http://www.aza.ca/article/aza-history-121.asp
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