Wunnumin

Wunnumin Lake Reserve is situated within the Sioux Lookout district. 360 km northeast of Sioux Lookout Nearest Neighboring Community Kingfisher Lake First Nation 40 km west of Wunnumin Lake. Wunnumin Lake reserve has been divided into two sections of alloted land. The current inhabited land consists of 5,855hectares (22.61 square miles) and then un... inhabited land containing 3,797 hectares (14.66 square miles) is located several km east, on the southern shores of Wunnumin Lake. The Current Band membership of Wunnumin Lake First Nation is quoted to be 489 residents and 25 off-reserve. The community can be accessed primarily through air transportation, however during certain seasons one can also travel to this community using either the winter trails, winter road system or waterways. Wunnumin Lake and surrounding areas has a large variety of wildlife, aquatic life and forest vegetation. These resources have benefited the local residents both personally and commercially. The first language of Wunnumin Lake people is a combination of Ojibway and Cree, other wise known as oji-cree. It is estimated that over half of the population can speak English language fluently, but the native language is permanently established in the community.Read More