Getting to know Long Lake #58 First Nation Community in NW Ontario.
Getting to know Long Lake #58 First Nation Community in NW Ontario.
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Welcome to Long Lake #58 First Nation, Whether you visit us in person or visit us virtually we are thrilled that you are amongst us. Long Lake #58 First Nation is a dynamic and progressive First Nation located in one of the most beautiful areas of our country. Lakes, rivers, flora and fauna are bountiful in our area and we are blessed by our location.
As you walk with us on our journey you will be impressed by who are and what we have accomplished with what we have been given; but there is so much more to Long Lake #58 First Nation.
Our commitment to family, education, healthy people and a safe living environment are unwavering. We have embarked on a journey to improve our quality of life and we are succeeding. Our new secondary school and the eventual completion of our Additions-to-Reserve land acquisition are testaments to what we can accomplish.
So please take a walk with us, explore this site and learn more about our First Nation, and anytime you have the opportunity to please come and visit us since that is the best way to learn about our way of life, our people, our history and our future. You are always welcome amongst us.
Miigwetch, Chief Allen Towegishig
About Us: Long Lake #58 First Nation is situated along Highway 11 along the northeast shore of Long Lake and adjacent to the town of Longlac. Nestled between lakes and dense forests, Long Lake is a place of breathtaking beauty. Our heritage, culture and spirit are imprinted her in these natural settings. Since time immemorial our people have hunted moose and bear in the vast forests, gathered wild berries and natural medicines in the wilderness, fished in the lakes and streams and travelled seasonally in the fast flowing rivers within our watershed.
According to our oral history past down through generations, our people have lived in this area since the beginning of time. The teachings of our Elders help us to understand how our ancestors lived and prospered off of the land’s rich resources.
We have been located on a one square mile tract of land since 1905. While we were located to this land and despite the fact that our First Nation lies within the geographic boundaries of the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850, our First Nation has never signed a treaty with the Crown.
Since located here in 1905 our First Nation has endured many changes in our land. Expropriation in favour of the railway and highway has significantly decreased the size of our land and the development of hydro-electricity in our area led to flooding that eroded even more of our land. Today our First Nation survives on less than 500 acres of land of which less than 200 are useable for community purposes. But we have endured!!!
What is more important is the fact that Long Lake #58 First Nation members have been important contributors to the creation of Ginoogaming and Aroland First Nations. Our members are also recognized for their leadership on First Nation issues as well as on matters related to Aboriginal and Treaty Rights.
At the present time there are approximately 1300 members registered to Long Lake #58 First Nation with about 450 of them living on-reserve. Our off-reserve population resides in the area’s local municipalities as well as in the City of Thunder Bay and other parts of Ontario and Manitoba.
While holding on to our history and traditional ways of life, Long Lake #58 First Nation is a model for others to follow with a growing youth population we have recognized the need to generate sustainable economic development opportunities and to participate in the regional economy. It is our responsibility today to create a better quality of life for those who follow and that has become the number one priority for our First Nation’s leaders.
We are a progressive and proud people, striving for self-sufficiency through education, economic development, social development and participation in the regional economy while managing our rightful lands and resources.
http://www.longlake58fn.ca/about-us.html
Long Lake #58 First Nation is a road access community located in the heart of Northern Ontario.
We are situated directly on Trans Canada Highway 11 and along the Northeast shore of beautiful Long Lake, adjacent to the town of Longlac in the Municipality of Greenstone.
Long Lake #58 First Nation is a member First Nation of the Matawa First Nations Tribal Council and lies within the boundaries of the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850.
According to oral history past down through generations, our people have lived in this area since the beginning of time. The teachings of our Elders help us to understand how our ancestors lived and prospered off the land’s rich resources for centuries.
If you are interested in finding out more about Long Lake #58 First Nation, please contact our Band Office at: Tel: 1 807-876-2292 or Fax: 1 807 876-2757.
Long Lake 58 First Nation is a progressive Anishinawbe (Ojibway) First Nation located approximately 40 km east of Geraldton, Ontario, immediately north of Ginoogaming First Nation and less than 1 km west of the community of Longlac, Ontario.
There is currently a registered population of 1, 271 for Long Lake #58 First Nation with approximately 438 members living in the community year round. Our off-reserve population resides in the area’s local municipalities as well as in the City of Thunder Bay and other parts of Ontario.
Nestled between lakes and dense forests, Long Lake is a place of breathtaking beauty. Our heritage, culture and spirit are imprinted here in the nature. Since time immemorial our people have hunted moose and bear in the vast forests, gathered wild berries and natural medicines in the wilderness, fished in the lake, and traveled seasonally in its fast-flowing river systems by canoe.
While holding on to our history and traditional ways of life, Long Lake #58 First Nation is also a modern community with a growing youth population. Recognizing the need to provide sustainable employment opportunities and a better quality of life for future generations, economic development has become the main priority for the community’s leaders.
We are a progressive and proud people, striving for self-sufficiency through education, economic development, social development, and overall management of our rightful lands and resources.
Premier Gold has started advanced exploration activities at the Hardrock site which is located within the traditional territory of LL#58. The exploration will involve the de-watering of the former mine shaft (on highway 11 at Geraldton turnoff) into a settling pond, treating the water and then pumping it back into Kenogamisis Lake.
The ultimate goal of the CIA is to ensure that the lands, waters, animals and plants (medicines) are protected for future generations. It is community member-based and driven by members and by the community. This will build capacity (knowledge) at the community level and have every member to have input into the process and own the final CIA report to make informed decisions.
Governance
The leadership of the First Nation is determined through the Act Electoral System. The current Chief is Allan Towegishig, who is serving along with twelve Councillors: Judy Desmoulin, Scott Desmoulin, Max Finlayson, Narcisse Kakegabon, Patrick Kakegabon, Anthony Legarde, Herbert Legarde, Frank Onabigon, Arthur Shebagabow, Rosanna Shebagabow, Ervin Waboose Jr. and Mary Waboose.
The First Nation is a member of Matawa First Nations, a Regional Chiefs Council.
Services
Government services are provided by the First Nation, the Matawa First Nations and by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
Services include:
Migizi Miigwanan Secondary School – Principal – Aaron G. Hobbs
Long Lake Adult Education – Coordinator – Aaron G. Hobbs
Migizi Wazisin Elementary School – Principal – Valerie Pheasant
Early Learning Center – Manager – Lila Pearson
Long Lake #58 General Store
Subway
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For more information about our Education Programs please contact Education Director, Claire Onabigon at (807) 876-4482. (as of 2012)
For more information about our Health Services, contact Judy Desmoulin, Health Director at (807) 876-2292 extension 238.
For more information about the Douglas Legarde Memorial Minor’s Trust you can contact Anthony Legarde, Finance Manager at (807) 876-2292.
If you have any questions about the Solar Project you can contact our lead consultants, Aboriginal Business Network at (519) 580-3150.
For more information about industry partnership or our consultation protocol please contact John O’Nabigon, Sr. at (807) 876-2292.
Long Lake 58 General Store. 10090 Hwy 11, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0. 807-876-4412
Long Lake 58 office. Mailing Address: . 209 Otter Rd. LONGLAC, Ontario. P0T 2A0 . Tel.: (807) 876-2292. FAX: (807) 876-2757
http://www.longlake58fn.ca/community-services.html
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