POPULATION 693
TREATY SIGNED 1873
25KM SOUTHWEST OF DRYDEN
Eagle Lake First Nation is a beautiful community along the North East shores of Eagle Lake, and is part of the 28 communities of the Treaty #3 Region.
The Ojibwe community is approximately 25 km southwest of Dryden and a two hour drive from the U.S. border. Eagle Lake’s total registered population as of April 2016 is 630 residents.
Eagle Lake First Nation is under the Bimose Tribal Council (BTC) Political Territorial Organization, Grand Council Treaty #3 which was signed on October 3, 1873.
Eagle Lake First Nation operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the First Nation. Eagle Lake is proud to own the first “healthy house” in North America, a home built using environmentally friendly technology and materials, and powered by the wind and sun. Eagle Lake is said to get its name from the great number of eagles that were originally in the area and are still there today. The community is also well known for its sacred rock paintings and vivid history.
Quick Facts
The land is the source of all life and teachings.
Maanachi Totaa-aki – keeping the land is a responsibility we have, we took care of our lands in the past. The land gives and teaches us about Bimaatizowin (Good Life). The stories and legends drawn from the natural world are passed down to educate and teach us about Bimaatizowin, past, present and future.
Ka kina kego naapsin tells us that everything is interconnected and that we must live in harmony with the natural world and maintain balance in order to have a good life.
Maanchi chi’ ga’win is to follow good management practices and use of the resources, in order to ensure continuation and health of the resources, have respect for the law of nature, and to be careful against any act of destruction or interrupting nature’s cycle.
Aangwaamiziwin is about being careful in our decision making, for our community and this guides our actions, and interactions, so we must consider everyone, everything, past, present and future.
Kike’daasowin – is to educate all Kiiniijaninaanig (our children) and the people to achieve broad community wisdom and knowledge about the laws, beliefs and values of Anishinabeg.
Employees whose work is reflective of their accountability, commitment, professionalism and sensitivity in providing quality service to meet the needs of it’s people.
The utilization of internal and external resources in a manner which is reflective of priorities of the community.
A cohesive team and integrated approach amongst staff and departments to ensure quality service delivery.
Community Timeline
Treaty #3 was signed
1873
Hudson's Bay Company Store
1890
Alex Singleton had a farm where the old ball fields are now
1900
Town of Dryden incorporated
1910
First area lodge was built - Eagle Lake Lodge
1930
Maurice Gardner enlisted with the Canadian Army
1942
Sky Family
1967
Migisi Sahgaigan school first began
1986
Eagle Lake Contracting was founded
1995
The Six-Plex was built
1996
Northern Healthy House was constructed
2000
Water Treatment Plant and Water Tower was constructed
2000
Treaty #3 Police
2000
Grand opening of Migisi Sahgaigan school
2002
Day Care Centre was built
2007
Declaration Created
2010
Roundhouse built
2009
Pow Wow Upgrade
2010
Bingo Hall Addition
2010
Youth Centre Upgrade
2017-2018
Water Main Upgrades
2017-2018