Big Island Mainland 93 | |
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| Big Island Mainland Indian Reserve No. 93 | |
  Big Island Mainland 93 | |
| Coordinates: 49°05′N94°18′W / 49.083°N 94.300°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Rainy River |
| First Nation | Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing |
| Area | |
| • Land | 0.42 km2 (0.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) [1] | |
| • Total | 5 |
| • Density | 11.8/km2 (31/sq mi) |
| Website | www.bigisland.ca |
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