Berens River First Nation
| Treaty | Treaty 5 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Berens River, Manitoba |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Berens River 13 |
| Other reserve(s) | Pigeon River 13A
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| Land area | 25.469 km2 |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| On reserve | 2220 |
| Off reserve | 1326 |
| Total population | 3546 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Norman McKay |
| Tribal Council[1] | |
| Website | |
| berensriver | |
Berens River First Nation is a First Nations band government in Manitoba, Canada. The First Nation has two reserves: Berens River 13 and Pigeon River 13A, located in the boreal forest east of Lake Winnipeg. The First Nation is governed by a chief and five councillors.[2]
Berens River is a member of the with offices in Winnipeg. This Tribal Council has 9 member First Nations.[2]
The settlement of Berens River, Manitoba, with a population of 111 people in 2011 borders the main settlement of Berens River 13 with a population of 1,028 in 2011.[3] The two communities create a population centre, also called Berens River, at the mouth of the Berens River. Both are served by the Berens River Airport.
History[]
The river Berens River was originally called Pigeon River and the name Pigeon River was given to the next river to the south.[4]
Demographics[]
As of February 2015, the registered membership of the Berens River First Nation was 3,246 with 2,110 members living on-reserve and 1,136 members off-reserve.[2]
The settlement of Berens River 13 had a population of 1,028 in 2011.
| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,028 (+39.1% from 2006) |
| Land area | 24.53 km2 (9.47 sq mi) |
| Population density | 41.9/km2 (109/sq mi) |
| Median age | 21.6 (M: 21.6, F: 21.6) |
| Total private dwellings | 278 |
| Median household income |
Territory[]
Berens River First Nation has two reserves.
- Berens River 13 is 2,546.90 hectares (6,293.5 acres) 52°20′57″N 96°59′20″W / 52.3492°N 96.9889°W at the mouth of Berens River on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg and along the Berens River.[8]
- Pigeon River 13A is 344.80 hectares (852.0 acres) 52°14′18″N 96°58′52″W / 52.2383°N 96.9811°W along the located south of the Berens River.[9]
Notable people[]
- Jacob Berens [Nah-wee-kee-sick-quah-yash] (c1832 – 1916)[10]
- [Tabasigizikweas] (1866–1947)[11]
- Jamie Leach, ice hockey player who played for the 1992 Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup champions
- Reggie Leach, Canadian ice hockey player, Stanley Cup winner, NHL All-Star and 1976 Canada Cup champion for team Canada.
References[]
- ^ "SERDC - Berens River".
- ^ a b c "AANDC (Berens River)". Archived from the original on 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "Corrections and updates: Population and dwelling count amendments, 2011 Census". Statistics Canada. February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ "The Berens and Pigeon Rivers". Archived from the original on 2010-11-02. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Berens River 13)". Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ^ "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Pigeon River 13A)". Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ^ "Memorable Manitobans". Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "Memorable Manitobans". Retrieved 2013-04-02.
External links[]
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Coordinates: 52°20′57″N 96°59′20″W / 52.34917°N 96.98889°W
- First Nations governments in Manitoba
- Southeast Resource Development Council
- First Nations in Eastman Region, Manitoba
- First Nations in Northern Region, Manitoba