Misipawistik Cree Nation

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Misipawistik Cree Nation (MCN) was formerly known as "Grand Rapids First Nation". "Misipawistik" in the local Cree language, means "Rushing rapids" which once were a historical landmark in Misipawistik before the construction of the Hydroelectric Dam. MCN is located near Grand Rapids, Manitoba, 400 km north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is accessible via PTH 6. It is situated at the mouth of the Saskatchewan River as it runs into Lake Winnipeg and encompasses 1852.3 hectares of land. The current Chief is Ovide Mercredi, the former National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

1 National Cree Gathering 2007
2 History
3 Community
4 References

[edit] National Cree Gathering 2007

Misipawistik Cree Nation has been chosen as the next site for the 12th annual National Cree Gathering. The National Cree Gathering is a week-long event whereas Cree people from all over Canada and the United States come together to promote, preserve, and proclaim their traditional ceremonial practices, their distinct languages, and their ways of life.

A central component of the NCG is the 'Unity Run' which involves the youth from participating communities. These youth run the journey from the previous hosting community to the next hosting community. In certain years, this journey can encompass over 2000 kilometres. This year, the youth will be running from Moose Factory, Ontario to Misipawistik Cree Nation.

[edit] History

MCN is a Cree-speaking community in northern Manitoba, Canada. The people of Misipawistik are largely ancestral descendants of indigenous Cree peoples who have populated the Canadian Shield region of northern and central Canada for 10,000 to 35,000 years.

The Cree people of MCN had signed Treaty 5 in September of 1875.

[edit] Community

With a population of approximately 591 members, MCN is a small community compared to the average First Nations community. The population consists of Cree, Metis people, and other First Nations people. Cree, and English are the two languages most widely used.

[edit] References

Website for the 12th Annual National Cree Gathering

Peter Kulchyski and Ramona Neckoway, The town that lost its name: the impact of hydroelectric development on Grand Rapids, Manitoba (Winnipeg: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, August 2006) 20 pages. ISBN 0-88627-504-0

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