Berens River First Nation (Ojibwe: Mememwi-ziibiing)[2] is a First Nations band government in Manitoba, Canada. The First Nation has two reserves: Berens River 13 and Pigeon River 13A, located in the boreal forest east of Lake Winnipeg. The First Nation is governed by a chief and five councillors.[3]
| Treaty | Treaty 5 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Berens River, Manitoba |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Berens River 13 |
| Other reserve(s) | Pigeon River 13A
|
| Land area | 25.469 km2 |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| On reserve | 2220 |
| Off reserve | 1326 |
| Total population | 3546 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Hartley Everett |
| Tribal Council[1] | |
| Southeast Resource Development Council | |
| Website | |
| berensriver | |
Berens River is a member of the Southeast Resource Development Council with offices in Winnipeg. This Tribal Council has 9 member First Nations.[3]
The settlement of Berens River, Manitoba, with a population of 111 people in 2011 borders the main settlement of Berens River 13 with a population of 1,028 in 2011.[4] The two communities create a population centre, also called Berens River, at the mouth of the Berens River. Both are served by the Berens River Airport.
History edit
The river Berens River was originally called Pigeon River and the name Pigeon River was given to the next river to the south.[5]
Demographics edit
As of February 2015, the registered membership of the Berens River First Nation was 3,246 with 2,110 members living on-reserve and 1,136 members off-reserve.[3]
The settlement of Berens River 13 had a population of 1,028 in 2011.
| 2021 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,161 (+11.7% from 2016) | 1,028 (+39.1% from 2006) |
| Land area | 26.15 km2 (10.10 sq mi) | 24.53 km2 (9.47 sq mi) |
| Population density | 44.4/km2 (115/sq mi) | 41.9/km2 (109/sq mi) |
| Median age | 23.0 (M: 22.8, F: 23.2) | 21.6 (M: 21.6, F: 21.6) |
| Private dwellings | 321 (total) 263 (occupied) | 278 (total) |
| Median household income | $67,500 |
Territory edit
Berens River First Nation has two reserves.
- Berens River 13 is 2,546.90 hectares (6,293.5 acres) 52°20′57″N 96°59′20″W / 52.3492°N 96.9889°W at the mouth of Berens River on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg and along the Berens River.[10]
- Pigeon River 13A is 344.80 hectares (852.0 acres) 52°14′18″N 96°58′52″W / 52.2383°N 96.9811°W along the Pigeon River located south of the Berens River.[11]
Notable people edit
- Jacob Berens [Nah-wee-kee-sick-quah-yash] (c1832 – 1916)[12]
- William Berens [Tabasigizikweas] (1866–1947)[13]
- Jamie Leach, ice hockey player who played for the 1992 Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup champions
- Reggie Leach, Canadian ice hockey player, Stanley Cup winner, NHL All-Star and 1976 Canada Cup champion for team Canada.
References edit
- ^ "SERDC - Berens River".
- ^ https://mfnerc.org/community-map/
- ^ a b c "AANDC (Berens River)". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "Corrections and updates: Population and dwelling count amendments, 2011 Census". Statistics Canada. February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ "The Berens and Pigeon Rivers". Archived from the original on 2010-11-02. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Berens River 13)". Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ^ "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Pigeon River 13A)". Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ^ "Memorable Manitobans". Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "Memorable Manitobans". Retrieved 2013-04-02.
External links edit
- Berens River First Nation Archived 2013-01-31 at the Wayback Machine
- Map of Berens River 13 at Statcan