Buffalo Point First Nation is an

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located in the

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corner of

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, along the shores of Lake of the Woods. It is bordered largely by the unorganized portion of Division No. 1, Manitoba, and also has smaller borders with the

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, as well as the northeast corner of

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. The main reserve of Buffalo Point 36 () contains the resort community of Buffalo Point, Manitoba (). The First Nation is independent, but was once a member of the

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. Though a signatory to

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, the First Nation is not a member of the

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Reserves

The First Nation has six reserve lands: * Buffalo Point 36 (

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: ''Neyaashiing'') — serves as their main reserve; with a total size of , it contains the resort community of Buffalo Point, Manitoba. * Reed River 36A — with a total size of * Buffalo Point First Nation Indian Reserve 1 — total size of *Buffalo Point First Nation Indian Reserve 2 — total size of *Buffalo Point First Nation Indian Reserve 3 — total size of *

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— a reserve shared with 12 other First Nations; it has a total size of and is located on the Aulneau Peninsula in the Lake of the Woods in

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Governance

Buffalo Point First Nation is governed by a traditional system of government where the leadership is determined by a traditional, hereditary system. The number of councillors is determined by the federal Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs department. The current leadership is Chief John Thunder and two Councillors. The First Nation is independent, but was once a member of the

. Though a signatory to

, the First Nation is not a member of the

Notable citizens

* Eddy Cobiness (1933–1996), visual artist

References

External links

AANDC profile

Map of Buffalo Point 36 at Statcan

'' Buffalo Point First Nation''
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