o-ni-gam-ing | Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

The Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation is a federally recognized Indigenous community situated in northwestern Ontario, with a rich Anishinaabe cultural heritage and traditional connection to the boreal forest and lake regions.

POPULATION
910
Rank #351 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
35.4 KM²
Rank #262 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
08/18/2025
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-06 14:57:37 UTC
Name
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation (ISC Code: 131)
Former Names
Onigaming First Nation, Rat Portage Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Northwestern Ontario, Boreal Forest Region
Indigenous Language
Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin)
Number of Registered Members
910
Address
PO BOX 160, NESTOR FALLS, ON
General Email
Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
JEFFREY ROBERT COPENACE
Term Expires
08/18/2025
Number of Council Members
6

JEFFREY ROBERT COPENACE

Chief

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

GUS COPENACE

Councillor

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

KATHERINE JACK

Councillor

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

CLARISSA MEAGAN KELLY

Councillor

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

SHAWN THOMAS KELLY

Councillor

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

KATHERINE KISHIQUEB

Councillor

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

No expert reports available yet.

Band Owned Corporations

No Content Available

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

No content available

Intergovernmental Agreements

No content available

Active Court Cases

No active court cases at this time.

Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6240
    AGENCY 30
    379.0 Hectares
    AULNEAU PENINSULA IN LAKE OF THE WOODS 28 MI SOUTHERLY FROM KENORA KENORA DISTRICT
    [49.7670416, -94.4893924]
  • ISC Code: 6250
    SABASKONG BAY 35C
    777.0 Hectares
    35 KM SOUTH OF SIOUX NARROWS
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9670
    ASSABASKA
    1098.0 Hectares
     
    [48.9809518, -94.4491456]
  • ISC Code: 6253
    SABASKONG BAY 35H
    260.0 Hectares
    ON NORTH SHORE OF SABASKONG BAY
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6252
    SABASKONG BAY 35F
    518.0 Hectares
    ON SOUTHEAST SHORE OF SABASKONG BAY
    [51.253775, -85.3232139]
  • ISC Code: 6251
    SABASKONG BAY 35D
    504.0 Hectares
    ON EAST SHORE OF SABASKONG BAY ON EASTERN LAKE OF THE WOODS
    [49.1720038, -93.9244466]

News Coverage Summary

No Content Available

Media Reports

Academic Research

Band Publications

No Content Available

Third Party Reports

No Content Available