Rainy Lake 18C | |
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| Rainy Lake Indian Reserve No. 18C | |
  Rainy Lake 18C | |
| Coordinates: 48°42′N93°22′W / 48.700°N 93.367°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Rainy River |
| First Nation | Mitaanjigamiing |
| Area | |
| • Land | 17.64 km2 (6.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) [1] | |
| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 5.3/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| Website | www.mitaanjigamiing.ca |
Rainy Lake 18C is a First Nations reserve on Rainy Lake in Rainy River District, Ontario. It is the main reserve of the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation.
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