Brokenhead
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Scanterbury, MB |
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation #4 extends north to the shores of Lake Winnipeg and includes part of the Netley Creek Mars area. The Brokenhead River runs through the core area of the community. Both PTH #59 and the CN rail line cross through the northwest section of the Reserve. To the south is Winnipeg, 82 kilometres down highway #59 and to the north is Grand Beach, Patricia Beach and Victoria Beach to mane only three beaches in this area located along 59 north.
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Reserve: I.R. No.4
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Area: 13,375 acres
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Language: Anishiinabe
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Economic Base: Agricultural produce
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Population:
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On-reserve - 306
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Off-reserve - 894
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Total Population - 1,200 (as of Dec. 31, 1996)
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Transportation: The community is accessible by all weather road via Highway #59. Trucking services are available on a regular basis. There is no access by air, although float planes and boat dockage are available. Grey Goose Bus Lines serves the community on a daily basis. A CN rail line passes through the First Nation transporting freight to and from Pine Falls.
Commercial Businesses and/or Services:
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Wa-Wa-Taik Building Supply
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Just Before the Beaches Pizza & Video
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Sandy's Lake Driving Range
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Northwinds Gas & Grill & Convenience Store
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Grader operation
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Bison Ranch
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Southeast Tribal council Head/ Finance Office
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Assembly of First Nations Head Office
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Tomali Pictures Head Office
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Treaty Land Entitlement Head Office
Off Reserve Businesses:
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Libau Trading Post, Restaurant and Store
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Wasenigan Window Manufacturing Company
(located in Little Black River, MB)
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