Wawakapewin First Nation (Oji-Cree: ᐙᐙᑲᐯᐎᐣ ᓂᐢᑕᒼ ᐊᓂᐦᔑᓂᓂᐗᐠ (Waawaagabewin Nistam Anishininiwag); unpointed: ᐗᐗᑲᐯᐎᐣ ᓂᐢᑕᒼ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐗᐠ) is an Oji-Cree First Nation reserve located 350 kilometers north of Sioux Lookout, Ontario. It is only accessible by air and the winter road system from Pickle Lake. It is a small community in which the registered population in June 2013 was 73, of which 43 lived on their own Reserve. The current Chief is Anne-Marie Beardy. Wawakapewin First Nation is a member of Shibogama First Nations Council.
Wawakapewin
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Indian reserve | |
Wawakapewin (Long Dog Lake) Indian Reserve | |
![]() ![]() Wawakapewin | |
Coordinates: 53°27′N 89°08′W | |
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District | Kenora |
First Nation | Wawakapewin |
Area | |
• Land | 53.91 km2 (20.81 sq mi) |
Population (2006)[1] | |
• Total | 21 |
• Density | 0.4/km2 (1/sq mi) |
Website | www.wawakapewin.ca |
Places adjacent to Wawakapewin First Nation | |
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Nishnawbe Aski Nation | |
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Independent First Nations Alliance | |
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Council | |
Matawa First Nations |
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Mushkegowuk Council |
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Shibogama First Nations Council |
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Wabun Tribal Council |
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Windigo First Nations Council |
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Independent NAN Communities |
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The Numbered Treaties: Treaty Nine | |
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Numbered Treaties |
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Treaty Nine Nations |
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