Dauphin River First Nation

Dauphin River First Nation (Ojibwe: Isickachewanoong[1] or alternatively Zaaskajiwaning[2]) is an Ojibway First Nation band government in Manitoba, Canada. Its landbase is the Dauphin River First Nation Reserve 48A, located at the outlet of the Dauphin River into Lake Winnipeg. The largest city nearest this community is Winnipeg located approximately 250 km (155 mi) to the southeast.

The current Chief of Dauphin River First Nation is Lawrence Letandre. The Tribal Council affiliated with this First Nation is Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Inc. Dauphin River First Nation is part of Treaty 2 Adhesion, signed on August 21, 1871.

## Demographics[edit]

Dauphin River First Nation 48A Reserve is 325.8 hectares (805.0 acres). As of 2008, the total population of registered Indians was 285 (156 female/129 male) with 200 on reserve, and 85 off reserve. The primary language spoken is Ojibwe.

## Environmental profile[edit]

Known best for its fishing, Dauphin River is home to many Master Angler Awards from Walleye to Northern Pike. The most popular fishing spots include the Warpath and Mantago Rivers.

## References[edit]

1. ^ McGurry, Renée. “First Nations Place Names Contribute to Our Rich History.” Moccasin Trail News, April 1, 2021. http://moccasintrailnews.com/index.php/2021/04/01/first-nations-place-names-contribute-to-our-rich-history/.
2. ^ Andy Thomas Thomas, Florence Paynter. The Significance of Creating First Nation Traditional Names Maps. Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. https://mfnerc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/The-Significance-of-Creating-First-Nation-Traditional-Names-Maps.pdf

## External links[edit]

* Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
* Assembly of First Nations
* First Perspective - Aboriginal News
* Fisheries and Oceans Canada
* Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Inc.
* Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs
* Weshki-ayaad's Introduction to Ojibwe Language and Culture Archived 2009-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
* Map of Dauphin River 48A at Statcan

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First Nations in Southern Manitoba

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* Birdtail Sioux First Nation
* Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
* Buffalo Point First Nation
* Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation
* Dakota Plains First Nation
* Dakota Tipi First Nation
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* Ebb and Flow First Nation
* Fairford First Nation
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* Keeseekoowenin First Nation
* Lake Manitoba First Nation
* Lake St. Martin First Nation
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The following regions of Manitoba are defined as constituting Southern Manitoba for the purposes of this template:

* Winnipeg Capital Region
* Central Plains
* Eastman
* Interlake
* Parkland
* Pembina Valley
* Westman

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The Numbered Treaties: Treaty Two

Numbered Treaties|

* Treaty 1
* Treaty 2
* Treaty 3
* Treaty 4
* Treaty 5
* Treaty 6
* Treaty 7
* Treaty 8
* Treaty 9
* Treaty 10
* Treaty 11

Treaty Two Nations|

* Dauphin River First Nation
* Ebb and Flow First Nation
* Keeseekoowenin First Nation
* Lake Manitoba First Nation
* Lake St. Martin First Nation
* Little Saskatchewan First Nation
* O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation
* Pinaymootang First Nation
* Skownan First Nation

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Division No. 19, Manitoba (North East Manitoba)

First Nations|

* Berens River
* Black River
* Bloodvein
* Chemawawin
* Dauphin River
* Fisher River
* Hollow Water
* Kinonjeoshtegon
* Lake St. Martin
* Little Grand Rapids
* O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi
* Pauingassi
* Peguis
* Pinaymootang
* Pine Creek
* Poplar River
* Sagkeeng
* Sapotaweyak
* Skownan
* Wuskwi Sipihk

Indian reserves|

* Berens River 13
* Black River 9
* Bloodvein 12
* Chemawawin 3
* Crane River 51
* Dauphin River 48A
* Fairford 50 (part)
* Fisher River 44
* Fisher River 44A
* Fort Alexander 3
* Hole or Hollow Water 10
* Jackhead 43
* Little Grand Rapids 14
* The Narrows 49
* Pauingassi First Nation
* Peguis 1B
* Pine Creek 66A
* Poplar River 16
* Shoal River 65A
* Swan Lake 65C
* Waterhen 45

Unorganized areas|

* Unorganized Division No. 19

Unincorporated communities|

* Berens River
* Dauphin River
* Fort Alexander
* Little Grand Rapids
* Manigotagan
* Pine Creek

* See also: Municipalities in Manitoba
* Census divisions of Manitoba
* 2015 municipal amalgamations

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