Bloodvein First Nation

The Bloodvein First Nation is a First Nations community located on the east side of Lake Winnipeg, along the Bloodvein River in Manitoba, Canada. As of 2019, the community had a population of 1,176.

Bloodvein First Nation
Aerial view of Bloodvein
PeopleSaulteaux
TreatyTreaty 5
Land
Main reserveBloodvein 12
Land area16.252 km2
Population (2019)
On reserve1,176
Off reserve742
Total population1,918
Government
ChiefRollie Hamilton
Bloodvein
Location of Bloodvein in Manitoba

There are many caribou, bears, wolves, bald eagles, lynx, owls, and various species of fish in the area. The river and surroundings is the traditional land use area for the Ojibwa (or Saulteaux) people. The area is served by Bloodvein River Airport.

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