Chippewas of Rama Mnjikaning First Nation
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The name Mnjikaning refers to the fishing weirs at the narrows between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching and it means means “in/on/at or near the fence”.
Mnjikaning sits on approximately 2,350 acres of land on eight separate parcels. It was once known as Rama but has since assumed it former name of Mnjikaning.
Currenty home to a 4,500 year old weir systems which at one time self-sustained the people. It is also home to 195,000 square foot Casino Rama and Entertainment complex.
There are approximately 500 members living in on the reserve and about 700 living off the reserve.
Many of the families currently living on and off the reserve include the family name of Benson, Comego, Douglas, Muir, Shilling, Snache and Stinson.
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[edit] External links
- http://collections.ic.gc.ca/simcoeregion/community/mnjikaning/index.htm History of Mnjikaning First Nation
- http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/nr/prs/m-a2002/2-02186_e.html Information on the Coldwater Narrows Land claim
- http://www.casinorama.ca/ Casino Rama
- http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/magazine/3-03.html About the art in Casino Rama
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