People | Ojibwe |
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Headquarters | Binscarth, Manitoba [1] |
Land [1] | |
Main reserve | Gambler 63 |
Other reserve(s) |
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Population (2021) [1] | |
On reserve | 58 |
On other land | 9 |
Off reserve | 267 |
Total population | 334 |
Government [1] | |
Chief | David LeDoux |
Tribal Council [1] | |
West Region Tribal Council | |
Website | |
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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]
The band has two reserve: [5] [6]
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