Nibinamik First Nation
Nibinamik First Nation (Ojibway language: ᓃᐱᓇᒥᐦᐠ (Niibinamik, "Summerbeaver"); unpointed: ᓂᐱᓇᒥᐠ), also known as Summer Beaver Band, is a small Oji-Cree First Nation reserve in Northern Ontario, located on the Summer Beaver Settlement that is connected to the rest of the province by its airport, and a winter/ice road that leads to the Northern Ontario Resource Trail.
Summer Beaver
ᓃᐱᓇᒥᐦᐠ | |
|---|---|
| Summer Beaver Indian Settlement | |
Summer Beaver | |
| Coordinates: 52°45′N 88°30′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| District | Kenora |
| First Nation | Nibinamik |
| Area | |
| • Land | 15.53 km2 (6.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 24.6/km2 (64/sq mi) |
| Website | nibinamik.ca |
Nibinamik First Nation is a member of the Matawa First Nations, a regional Chiefs council, and Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a Tribal Political Organization representing majority of First Nations in Northern Ontario.
Summer Beaver was policed by the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, an Aboriginal-based service, until its detachment was condemned and closed down.
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