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In the United States, off-reservation trust land refers to real estate outside an Indian reservation that is held by the Interior Department for the benefit of a Native American tribe or a member of a tribe. Typical uses of off-reservation trust land include housing, agriculture or forestry, and community services such as health care and ...
Rama sits on approximately 2,350 acres (951 ha) of land on eight separate parcels. It was once known as Mnjikaning and Rama Mnjikaning but after a community referendum has since re-assumed the name of Chippewas of Rama First Nation. There are 1600 members with approximately 700 living on the reserve and about 900 living off the reserve.
Peguis First Nation (formerly St. Peter's Band, Ojibwe: Oshki-ishkonigan [3] meaning new reserve) is the largest First Nations community in Manitoba, Canada, with a population of approximately 11,438 people (3,607 on reserve and 7,831 off reserve). [4] The members of Peguis are of Saulteaux (Ojibway) and Maškēkowak (Swampy Cree) descent. [5]
There are over 8300 members living on-reserve with another 1900 plus members at various locations off-reserve. [4] The 2016 Census reported an official population of 7,927 inhabitants at Norway House 17 up from 7,758 in 2011. [5] The Norway House Cree Nation school is the subject of a documentary by Alanis Obomsawin. [6]
The First Nation has a registered population of 656 people as of March 2017; approximately 322 members of the First Nation live on-reserve and approximately 334 live off-reserve. [5] The First Nation is led by Chief Darcy Bear and is affiliated with the Saskatoon Tribal Council. [6] The Dakota Dunes Casino is located on Whitecap Dakota First ...
According to 2016 Census data, the majority of the population in the Little Pine Reserve speak indigenous languages, with 52.1% of the population stating that they have knowledge of an indigenous language. As for education the majority of individuals 15 or over have no degree, certificate, or diploma or have had a trade/apprenticeship or any ...
In the Canada 2016 Census, the community of Whitefish Lake had a population of 386 living on the reserve, a decrease of 2.0% from 2011. [2] Atikameksheng membership have hunting and fishing rights within the Robinson-Huron Treaty Area. An annual pow-wow is held in July each year. The current chief of the First Nation is Craig Nootchtai.
As of June, 2016 there were 2,040 registered members with 844 members living on-reserve or on crown land and 1196 members living off-reserve. [6] CRDN is a member of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. [7] and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (formerly the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations). [8]