Community Overview
Sagkeeng First Nation is an Anishinaabe First Nation. Our unique land stretches across three treaty territories; Treaties 1, 3, and 5. We are located on either shore of the Winnipeg River, which is where we get our name. Sagkeeng means “mouth of the river”.
Our First Nation was once called Fort Alexander, and some maps still reflect this.
The community is located 120km north of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The community is between the Winnipeg River and Lake Winnipeg. Members of Sagkeeng are Anicinabe people and speak Ojibway.
The community had a residential school on the shore of the Hudson Bay Company. Today, a monument for the school stands near our river.
Common animals and wildlife
Foxes, bears, deers, blue jays, robins, crows, raccoons, ducks, geese, eagles, vultures, ravens, cougars, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, owls, porcupines, hawks, and magpies. The common fish that are caught are pickerel, catfish, sunfish, and jackfish.
Community
The community respects all beliefs, including Anicinabe Ceremonies, Catholic, Anglican, and others.
Population On-Reserve
3,655
Language Spoken
Anishinabemowin and English
Treaty
Treaty 1, 3 & 5
Road Access
Year-Round
Directory
Pine Falls Ambulance
204-367-2333
Sagkeeng Education Administration Office
204-367-4287
Sagkeeng Elementary School
204-367-2285
Sagkeeng Junior High School
204-367-2588
Sagkeeng High School
204-367-2243
Sagkeeng Health Centre
204-367-9990
Government Office
204-367-2287
Sagkeeng Fire Department
204-367-2292
Sagkeeng Safety Officers
204-909-0009
Powerview RCMP
204-367-2222
Pine Falls Hospital
204-367-4441
Sagkeeng Superstore (Grocery & Gas Store)
204-367-4235
Tim Hortons
204-367-9799
South Shore Sales
204-367-8720
Teeny Boppers Convenience Store & Restaurant
204-367-4654
Bubbles Laundromat & Store
204-367-2237
Mamaweenong’s Convenience Store & Restaurant
204-367-4867
