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Gambler First Nation

Gambler First Nation

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Gambler First Nation (GFN, Ojibwe: Ataagewininiing[2] meaning gambling man place) is an Ojibway First Nations community in Manitoba. With a population of 334 members, it is one of the smallest indigenous communities in Manitoba.[3]

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Its main reserve, Gambler 63, is located at Binscarth, Manitoba, Canada.[3][4]

Reserve lands

The band has two reserve:[5][6]

  • Gambler 63 (50°35′55″N 101°22′49″W) — main reserve of the First Nation; it has a total size of 420.10 ha (1,038.1 acres) and is located 128 km northwest of Brandon, Manitoba.
  • Gambler First Nation 63B (49°52′47″N 99°57′35″W)[7] — has a total size of 3.1 ha (7.7 acres)
  • Treaty Four Reserve Grounds 77 — this reserve is shared with 23 other band governments; it has a total size of 99.20 ha (245.1 acres) and is adjacent to and west of Fort Qu'Appelle.[8]

References

  1. [1]
    "Home". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 3 November 2008.
  2. [2]
    Paynter., Florence; Thomas, Andy Thomas. "The Significance of Creating First Nation Traditional Names Maps" (PDF). Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 August 2017.
  3. [3]
    Gambler First Nation website
  4. [4]
    "Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Registered Population Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  5. [5]
    Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (2019-04-09). "Gambler First Nation | Reserves/Settlements/Villages". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  6. [6]
    "Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  7. [7]
    Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Gambler First Nation 63B". www4.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  8. [8]
    "Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Reserve/Settlement/Village Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
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