Ba-ren Lands | Barren Lands First Nation

The Barren Lands First Nation is an Indigenous community in Manitoba, Canada, situated in a subarctic region known for its challenging environmental conditions and traditional land-based lifestyle.

POPULATION
1,341
Rank #271 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
43.7 KM²
Rank #229 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
04/25/2026
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-28 14:19:18 UTC
Name
Barren Lands (ISC Code: 308)
Former Names
Barren Ground Lands, Brochet Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Subarctic
Indigenous Language
Dene (Chipewyan dialect)
Number of Registered Members
1341
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 40, BROCHET, MB
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
JONAS SEWAP
Term Expires
04/25/2026
Number of Council Members
4

JONAS SEWAP

Chief

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STEPHEN BIGHETTY SR.

Councillor

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LYLE JONSSON

Councillor

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BILLY LINKLATER SR.

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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Band Owned Corporations

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Intergovernmental Agreements

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6458
    BROCHET 197
    4339.4 Hectares
    256 KM NW/NO OF/DE THOMPSON
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  • ISC Code: 10142
    BARREN LANDS INDIAN RESERVE
    32.6 Hectares
     
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