Zaagiing Ziibi | Black River First Nation

Black River First Nation is an Anishinaabe/Ojibwe community situated in southeastern Manitoba, known for its traditional lands and cultural preservation efforts

POPULATION

1,749

Rank #214 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

8.1 KM²

Rank #423 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

08/02/2025

Term Expiration

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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-01 17:00:13 UTC

Name

Black River First Nation (ISC Code: 260)

Former Names

O'Hanley Reserve, Black River Reserve

Band Style

Ojibwe First Nation

Cultural Area

Southeastern Manitoba

Indigenous Language

Ojibwe/Anishinaabemowin

Number of Registered Members

1749

Band Website

http://www.black-river.ca/

Phone Number

(204) 367-4411

Fax Number

(204) 367-2000

Address

GENERAL DELIVERY, O'HANLEY, MB

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

SHELDON KENT

Term Expires

08/02/2025

Number of Council Members

SHELDON KENT

Chief

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NELSON BIRD

Councillor

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RICHARD HENDERSON

Councillor

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LEAH FONTAINE

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Owned Corporations

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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Intergovernmental Agreements

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Active Court Cases

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Downloadable Court Records

Black River First Nation v. Canada

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6360
BLACK RIVER 9
809.3 Hectares
120 KM NE/NE OF/DE WINNIPEG
[49.8954221, -97.1385145]

News Coverage Summary

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Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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