Indian River (reserve)

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Indian River
Indian River Indian Reserve
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Indian River
Coordinates: 45°07′N79°34′W / 45.117°N 79.567°W / 45.117; -79.567 Coordinates: 45°07′N79°34′W / 45.117°N 79.567°W / 45.117; -79.567
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Ontario.svg  Ontario
District municipality Muskoka
First Nation Chippewas of Rama, Wahta Mohawks
Area
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  Land0.01 km2 (0.004 sq mi)

Indian River is a First Nations reserve [1] on Lake Rosseau surrounded by Muskoka Lakes and close to the unincorporated community of Port Carling, Ontario. It is shared between the Chippewas of Rama First Nation and the Wahta Mohawks.

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