Long Lake
Long Lake is a lake in Northern Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2014: The site, also known as Long Lac, served as a Hudson's Bay Company post starting in 1820 and was a stopping point on a portage route from Lake Nipigon. In 1917, the community gathered here for treaty payments, sports competitions, and socializing. The post was relocated in 1921, and the original grounds were excavated by archaeologists in 1964.[2]
- December 2016: The community of Long Lake #58 First Nation is situated along the northeast shore of the lake. The surrounding area is described as having dense forests and natural beauty.[3]
- May 2017: It served as the departure point for a 10-day canoe expedition to the Pic River in July 2016. The lake is the location of Long Lake 58 First Nation and is connected to Biigtigong Nishnaabeg by traditional water routes.[4]
- June 2018: The Church of the Infant Jesus was situated on a long point of reserve land on this lake between the community and Longlac.[5]
- August 2020: The newly acquired land for Long Lake #58 First Nation extends along the shoreline of this lake.[6]
- February 2021: The community of Long Lake #58 First Nation is situated along its northeastern shore.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Migizi Wazisin Elementary School joins the Model Schools Literacy Project", Anishinabek News, 27 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Woman paddled 600 km. to Hudson’s Bay post", Anishinabek News, 17 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Long Lake #58 First Nation approves its Land Code through vote", Anishinabek News, 1 December 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The N’ziibiimnaan – Our River", Anishinabek News, 23 May 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Church of the Infant Jesus burns down in Long Lake #58", Anishinabek News, 12 June 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "After over 45 years, Long Lake #58 secures larger land base", Anishinabek News, 6 August 2020 (archived copy; original article).