Mattagami First Nation The Land We Call Home Last Updated October 11, 2006

Real Name: Mattagami First Nation
Nicknames: MFN
From: Mattagami First Nation
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Mattagami First Nation is a small Oji-Cree community 70kms South of Timmins, Ontario via highway 144. The population is 450 members, 175 of these members live on Reserve.

The community is built on the Northwest side of Mattagami Lake. Mattagami, in Ojibway means " The meeting of waters." In the early 1900's these waterways were the canoe routes for fur trappers and traders.  Mattagami Lake is surrounded by tourist camps and cottages because the lake offers an excellent choice of game and fish. The community is very receptive to visitors, and we've recieved them from all over the world. Prior to contact with the European's, the Oji-cree lead a nomadic existance relying on hunting, fishing and trapping.

In the 1920's as a result of hydro-electric operation, Mattagami First Nation was flooded. In 1952, an additional 200 acres of land were added to Mattagami Reserve for the purpose of constructing a new town site. Mattagami is located right on the snowmobile trail system between Sudbury and Timmins. 

Mattagami First Nation consist of 5 Council Members:

Chief

Willis McKay

Councillors

1. Gary Naveau
2. Ivan Mckay
3. Jennifer Constant
4. Walter Naveau

The election for each Chief and Council take place every two years. The next election will take place in April 2007.

ANNUAL EVENTS ~ The actual dates will be posted

• Walleye "Catch & Release" Derby  ~ June
• Baseball Tournaments ~ August
• Monster Bingo's ~ Every Month From September to June (This year the Bingo starts on September 10th, 2006)

Infrastructure's in Mattagami:

Local Band Office Featuring:

• Employment Resource Centre
• Economic Development
• Health Services
• Youth Services
• Family Support Services
• Police Office
• Mitika Logging
• Social Services
• Outreach & Wellness Program
• Newly Built Rink
• Volunteer Firefighter's & Fire Hall
• Baseball Field
• Mattagami Gospel Church -- Pastor Stoney
• Elementary School
• Locally Owned Confectionary, Gas & Resturant
• New Administrative Complex and Hall

Mattagami First Nation 's Favourite Websites

• K-Net
• MFN Location

mattagamifirstnation@knet.ca

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