Sandy Bay First Nation
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Sandy Bay First Nation is an Ojibwa
y/mixed-blood Nation in Manitoba
, Canada
.
It is located on the western shore of Lake Manitoba
. Adjacent rural municipalities are Alonsa
and Lakeview
. The main settlement of Sandy Bay is located at 50°33′00"N 98°38′50"W.
, in 1870 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
.
In 1871, the Ojibway/French mixed-bloods of the Portage Band requested a reservation be set aside for them, the request is accepted, but the Half-breeds were required "...to move North, not nearer than 20 miles" where the town of Westbourne is now located. The new half-breed reserve is named Whitemud. In 1873, the reserve and its members are relocated again. This time straight North. In 1877, the residents of Whitemud are told to move again after the surveyor told them he made a mistake. This time just one mile southeast where Sandy Bay
currently is today. The Ojibway/French mixed-blood reserve is renamed Sandy Bay
.
On July 21, 1884, Sandy Bay
had its very first elections. Francois Demarais wins and is the first elected Chief. Baptiste Spence and Wah-sah-hook win for the councillor positions and are the first councillors.
Ojibwa
The Ojibwe or Chippewa are among the largest groups of Native Americans–First Nations north of Mexico. They are divided between Canada and the United States. In Canada, they are the third-largest population among First Nations, surpassed only by Cree and Inuit...
y/mixed-blood Nation in Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
It is located on the western shore of Lake Manitoba
Lake Manitoba
Lake Manitoba is Canada's thirteenth largest lake and the world's 33rd largest freshwater lake. It is in central North America, in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is named after the lake...
. Adjacent rural municipalities are Alonsa
Alonsa, Manitoba (rural municipality)
Alonsa is a rural municipality in the province of Manitoba in Western Canada. It lies on the west side of Lake Manitoba. The Ebb and Flow 52 Indian reserve is located within the borders of the municipality.-External links:*...
and Lakeview
Lakeview, Manitoba
Lakeview is a rural municipality located on the west shore of Lake Manitoba in Manitoba, Canada.The first immigrants to this area were from Iceland. Lakeview was incorporated as a Rural Municipality in 1920. The first Council included: Magnus Peterson, G.W.Langdon, Jas. M. Birnie, John Arksey, Alf...
. The main settlement of Sandy Bay is located at 50°33′00"N 98°38′50"W.
Early history
Sandy Bay's original roots began after the signing of Treaty 1Treaty 1
Treaty 1 is a controversial agreement established August 3, 1871 between Queen Victoria and various First Nations in South Eastern Manitoba including the Chippewa and Swampy Cree tribes.-History:...
, in 1870 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
-Transportation:Portage la Prairie railway station is served by Via Rail with both The Canadian and Winnipeg – Churchill trains calling at the station....
.
In 1871, the Ojibway/French mixed-bloods of the Portage Band requested a reservation be set aside for them, the request is accepted, but the Half-breeds were required "...to move North, not nearer than 20 miles" where the town of Westbourne is now located. The new half-breed reserve is named Whitemud. In 1873, the reserve and its members are relocated again. This time straight North. In 1877, the residents of Whitemud are told to move again after the surveyor told them he made a mistake. This time just one mile southeast where Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay can refer to:* Sandy Bay, Gibraltar* Sandy Bay, Hong Kong* Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia* Sandy Bay, Cape Town, South Africa* Sandy Bay, Jamaica* Sandy Bay, Manitoba, Canada* Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada...
currently is today. The Ojibway/French mixed-blood reserve is renamed Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay can refer to:* Sandy Bay, Gibraltar* Sandy Bay, Hong Kong* Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia* Sandy Bay, Cape Town, South Africa* Sandy Bay, Jamaica* Sandy Bay, Manitoba, Canada* Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada...
.
On July 21, 1884, Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay can refer to:* Sandy Bay, Gibraltar* Sandy Bay, Hong Kong* Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia* Sandy Bay, Cape Town, South Africa* Sandy Bay, Jamaica* Sandy Bay, Manitoba, Canada* Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada...
had its very first elections. Francois Demarais wins and is the first elected Chief. Baptiste Spence and Wah-sah-hook win for the councillor positions and are the first councillors.