Gambler First Nation

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Gambler First Nation
Band No. 294
People Ojibwe
Headquarters Binscarth, Manitoba [1]
Land [1]
Main reserveGambler 63
Other reserve(s)
Population (2021) [1]
On reserve58
On other land9
Off reserve267
Total population334
Government [1]
ChiefDavid LeDoux
Tribal Council [1]
West Region Tribal Council
Website
gamblerfirstnation.ca

Gambler First Nation (GFN, Ojibwe : Ataagewininiing [2] meaning gambling man place) is an Ojibway First Nations community in Manitoba. With a population of 334 members, it is one of the smallest indigenous communities in Manitoba. [3]

Its main reserve, Gambler 63, is located at Binscarth, Manitoba, Canada. [3] [4]

Reserve lands

The band has two reserve: [5] [6]

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References

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  2. Paynter., Florence; Thomas, Andy Thomas. "The Significance of Creating First Nation Traditional Names Maps" (PDF). Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 August 2017.
  3. 1 2 Gambler First Nation website
  4. "Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Registered Population Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada . Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  5. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (2019-04-09). "Gambler First Nation | Reserves/Settlements/Villages". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada . Government of Canada. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  6. "Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada . Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  7. Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Gambler First Nation 63B". www4.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  8. "Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Reserve/Settlement/Village Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada . Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-05-01.