| People | Saulteaux/Ojibwa |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 1 |
| Land[1][2] | |
| Main reserve | Brokenhead 4 |
| Other reserve(s) |
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| Land area | 54.128 km2 |
| Population[1][2] | |
| On reserve | 801 |
| Off reserve | 1311 |
| Total population | 2112 |
| Government[1][2] | |
| Chief | Gordon Bluesky[3] |
| Tribal Council[1][2] | |
| Southeast Resource Development Council | |
| Website | |
| brokenheadojibwaynation | |
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (BON,Ojibwe:Baaskaandibewi-ziibiing,[4] meaningat the brokenhead River) is anAnishinaabe (Saulteaux/Ojibwa)First Nation located approximately 64 kilometres (40 mi) northeast ofWinnipeg, Manitoba.
The mainreserve ofBrokenhead 4 is surrounded by theRural Municipality of St. Clements, except for a small lakeshore onLake Winnipeg.
The First Nation have reserved for themselves threereserves:[5]
Brokenhead 4 | |
|---|---|
  Brokenhead 4 | |
| Coordinates:50°21′29″N96°36′11″W / 50.3580555°N 96.6030556°W /50.3580555; -96.6030556 | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Manitoba |
| Region | Eastman |
| Area | |
| • Land | 55.13 km2 (21.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[9] | |
• Total | 516 |
Brokenhead 4 serves as the mainreserve of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. It is situated alongManitoba Highway 59 (PTH 59), withWinnipeg located 82 km (51 mi) to its south andGrand Beach, Patricia Beach, andVictoria Beach to its north, all along PTH 59.[1]
Totalling a size of 54.128 km2 (13,375 acres), it is surrounded by theRural Municipality of St. Clements and extends north to the shores ofLake Winnipeg. It contains the settlement ofScanterbury, Manitoba, as well as part of theNetley Creek Marsh area.[1] Within Scanterbury isSouth Beach Casino, which is owned by the several First Nations of the Southeast Resource Development Council (including BON).[10]
TheBrokenhead River runs through the core area of the community, while both PTH 59 and theCN Rail line cross through the northwest portion of the reserve.[1]
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is governed by the Act Electoral System of government. The current leadership is Chief Gordon Bluesky and Councillors Allen (Sam) Hocaluk, Christopher Kent, Wendell Sinclair Jr (Ogimma)and Remi Olson. The Chief's and Councillors' two-year elected term began on April 18, 2022, and will conclude in April 2024. Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is a member of the Southeast Resource Development Council and a signatory toTreaty 1.
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50°20′42″N96°36′14″W / 50.34500°N 96.60389°W /50.34500; -96.60389