Sha-ba-quay | Whitesand First Nation

Whitesand First Nation (Shabaquay First Nation) is an Oji-Cree Indigenous community situated in the boreal forest region of northwestern Ontario, with a rich traditional lifestyle connected to the land and waters.

POPULATION
1,368
Rank #256 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
2.5 KM²
Rank #517 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
11/15/2027
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-28 10:49:10 UTC
Name
Whitesand (ISC Code: 190)
Former Names
Shabaquay First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Boreal Forest, Northwestern Ontario
Indigenous Language
Oji-Cree
Number of Registered Members
1368
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 68, ARMSTRONG, ON
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
LAWRENCE WANAKAMIK
Term Expires
11/15/2027
Number of Council Members
7

LAWRENCE WANAKAMIK

Chief

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YVETTE ROSE KWANDIBENS

Councillor

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PAUL JOSEPH MATINET

Councillor

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HOPE ANITA DAISY TIBISHKOGIJIG

Councillor

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MELANIE LYNNE TIBISHKOGIJIG

Councillor

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EMIL JASON WABASON

Councillor

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ANGELA MARIE NODIN

Councillor

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9125
    WHITESAND
    249.0 Hectares
    LOCATION HM 251
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  • ISC Code: 6145
    ARMSTRONG SETTLEMENT
    0.0 Hectares
     
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