Red Sucker Lake (Oji-Cree: Mithkwamepin Thaakkahikan, ᒥᐢᑾᒣᐱᐣ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ) is an Oji-Cree First Nation in Manitoba, Canada, located about northeast of Winnipeg. , the registered population was 1,178 of which 953 lived on their own reserve.
Its main reserve is Red Sucker Lake 1976, which contains the community of Red Sucker Lake, Manitoba.
Historically, the peoples of Red Sucker Lake were part of the Island Lake Band, which also included nearby First Nations of Garden Hill, St. Theresa Point, and Wasagamack. They are a signatory to the 1909 adhesion to Treaty 5.
History Red Sucker Lake First Nations once belonged to the Island Lake band, who, on 13 August 1909, became a signatory of Treaty 5. In 1969, Island Lake split into four separate communities with their own separate administrations: Garden Hill, Wasagamack, St. Theresa Point First Nations, and Red Sucker Lake. Today, the four communities have a tribal council, called Island Lake Tribal Council, to collaborate on common interests.
Reserves The First Nation has eight reserves: ReserveCoordinatesTotal areaNotesRed Sucker Lake 1976Serves as the First Nation's main reserve and contains the community of Red Sucker Lake, Manitoba. It is located from the city of ThompsonRed Sucker Lake 1976 ARed Sucker Lake 1976 BRed Sucker Lake 1976 CRed Sucker Lake 1976 DRed Sucker Lake 1976 FRed Sucker Lake 1976 GRed Sucker Lake 1976 H
Governance The First Nation elect their officials through the Custom Electoral System. Their council consists of a Chief and seven councillors.
The First Nation maintains political affiliations with the Island Lake Tribal Council (ILTC), Manitoba Keewatinohk Okimahkanak (MKO), Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).
Notable people
Elijah Harper
See also
Red Sucker Lake Red Sucker Lake Airport Red Sucker Lake Water Aerodrome
References
External links Official website Map of Red Sucker Lake 1976 at Statcan AANDC profile