Cat Lake First Nation

This Ojibwa First Nation of Cat Lake, is located at northwestern Ontario. Cat Lake is an isolated First Nation community. According to 2021's census the population of Cat Lake Firt Nation is 651. They have 161 dwellings with 143 lived in. Cat Lake First Nation has an average household size of 4.6 persons per household. An estimated 3.9% of the population of Cat Lake First Nation is 70 years of age or older. Around 155 people speak Ojibwa Language at Cat Lake First Nation. Cat Lake in Ojibwa Language is either "Gazhages Gami or Gami Gazhages or Minos Gami or Gami Minos." However, at Cat Lake they prefer to use the Ojibwa word for bobcat and lynx which is bizhiw (bi-zhoo). By incorrectly using "zaa-ga-i-gan" to identify lake, it causes much confusion. Reservoir in Ojibwa Language is "za-ga-i-gan." Lake in Ojibwa is "ga-mi or only gaam." Their ancestors would not approve of how they name themselves! Cat Lake First Nation names itself "Bi-zhiw Za-ga-i-ga-ni-win-in-i-wag." It's obvious they're influenced by whites. If you don't know Ojibwa Language the translation is "Lynx Reservior Men." By excluding women an unfortunated error needs fixing. William W. Warren wrote how Ojibwa People named themselves. Adding a 'g' plural to words identify a people. You have to identify both men and women. Ojibwa Folks of Cat Lake are probably descended from Ojibwa's who confined themselves to European Trade Posts and Forts. They pimped Ojibwa women and made them do all the work. Murdering their women was nothing to them because they were lawless or did not follow the Ojibwa Totemic System which governed Ojibwa People. Europeans at European Trade Posts and Forts also pimped Ojibwa women and mistreaded them just as bad. A better description is "Slavery." Alcohol and drugs (opium) led to Ojibwa men becoming lawless. Some owned 10 or more Ojibwa women and murders for ownership of the enslaved women was problematic. The enslaved Ojibwa women were also addicted to alcohol and opium. Little could they do about their predicaments. You must name yourselves "Min-os-si Ga-miig." Translation is "Cat Lake People." Plural is "Min-os-si Ga-mi-gig." Translation is "Cat Lake Peoples." From the south, Cat Lake First Nation is connected by waterways to Slate Falls. A canoe trip from Cat Lake to Slate Falls can be completed in 2 to 4 hours depending in weather conditions. A canoe trip from Cat Lake to Osnaburgh House (Mishkeegogamang) would take 6 to 8 hours depending on weather conditions.

In 1788, Ojibwa leaders allowed by treaty agreements, the establishment of an HBC (Hudson Bay Company) Trade Post at Cat Lake. Though Ojibwa's were continuing to fight American's in 1788 for a large Ojibwa Reservation at Kentucky, in 1783 they signed treaty which allowed Europeans to establish inland trade posts. After the trade posts were established HBC Staff tossed out lures (alcohol and opium) to lure in idiotic Ojibwa's to trap for them. During those times two groups of Ojibwa's existed. One which was the majority, followed the Ojibwa Totemic System which governed Ojibwa People and the other which was much smaller, was lawless and very addicted to alcohol and opium. If they were caught by Ojibwa Soldiers committing crimes many were tortured to death for a month or longer. That didn't stop them from over trapping which led to starvation however. That's how addicted to alcohol and opium they were. Ojibwa's of Cat Lake are closely related to Ojibwa's from Osnaburgh House (Mishkeegogamang). We don't know if they're descendants of Ojibwa's who were lawless however. We do know HBC established a trade post in 1788 where Cat Lake is. An Ojibwa community which was lawless established a camp at or very near the trade post so they could obtain alcohol and opium. Surrounding the Cat Lake region was a large Ojibwa Population that observed the Ojibwa Totemic System during those times. Lawless Ojibwa's feared them and named them Saulteaux and Sioux! Before 1970, many Ojibwa's continued to utilize the waterways from Osnaburgh (Mishkeegogamang) to Cat Lake. On June 22, 1970 Canada recognized Cat Lake First Nation.

Europeans conspired long ago (long before 1788) to use alcohol and drugs to make fools of natives. That process continues at this time. Instead of paying attention to what's going on, non whites are being duped! Ojibwa's of Cat Lake First Nation are Northern Ojibwa's. According to HBC (Hudson Bay Company) records, Northern Ojibwa's were classed into 8 sub-groups within the Northern Ojibwa Population by Andrew Graham in 1775. They are:

Shumataway: The eastern most who lived from the mouth of Albany River to York Factory or even further north to Fort Churchill and up to Nunavut. They lived closest to Hudson Bay and James Bay. Included with Shumataway Ojibwa's are Wapus, Uinescaw Sepee and Nameu Sepee. Their range extends from the mouth of Albany River to Fort Churchill on up to Nunavut.

christianux: It was also written as christianaux. Ojibwa's considered them a threat! Pronunciation of christianux is chri-shi-noh. HBC Staff wrote their name as christianux. In 1795, a Northwest Company Fur Trader wrote that the Indians north of Lake Winnipeg are Saulteaux Ojibwa's and Christianux (Cree) and their language was a mixed one. HBC Staff listed the christianux as northern Ojibwa's and Lake Nipigon to Lake Winnipeg being their principle location. Tribal historian William W. Warren wrote down in his book what Ojibwa's named Cree Ojibwa's. It's "ke-nis-te-noag." It's derived from "Kin-is-tin" which is how Ojibwa's pronounced christian. Ke-nis-te-noag means christian people. Warren provided definitions for all other Ojibwa's except the "ke-nis-te-noag." There's no "kri or kwris" sound in Ojibwa Language." That Warren knew of and yet he refused to provide a definition for "ke-nis-te-noag." It's definition is definitely christian Ojibwa's. HBC Staff listed them as northern Ojibwa's with Lake Nipigon to Lake Winnipeg their principle location. We have discovered how the Cree obtained the Cree name. Since Ojibwa leaders considered them a threat to Ojibwa Society, they were mistreated and kept to themselves. Ojibwa leaders knew of the religion of christianity and rejected the religion. Warren should have wrote their name as "chri-shi-noag" instead of "ke-nis-te-noag." We don't want nothing to do with them! Today, christianux Ojibwa's live at central British Columia (the Carrier Tribe), around the Calgary, Alberta region (Siksika Reserve, Stoney Reserve and T'suu Tina Reserve) and Fort Assiniboine Indian Reservation at Montana. They helped White Soldiers kill Ojibwa's.

Ougibowy: HBC Staff wrote Ougibowy land was located around the south shores of Lake Winnipeg and Winnipeg River was their territory.

Mithquagomow: During the 18th century, HBC Staff mispronounced the Ojibwa word for blood which is "mis-kos or mis-skwa." They should have wrote their name as "Mis-skwa Go-mow." Translation is Blood Lake. In Ojibwa Language it's "Mis-ko-si Ga-mi or Mis-skwa Ga-mi." For river it's "Mis-ko-si Sip-pi or Mis-skwa Sip-pi." HBC Staff named the waterway Bloovein River. Ojibwa's named the waterway Blood River or "Mis-ko-si Sip-pi or Mis-skwa Sip-pi." Any waterway looking red in color was named Red River or Blood River by Ojibwa People. So "Mith-qua Go-mow" represents a lake and that lake is Lake Winnipeg. Ojibwa's or some of them, named Lake Winnipeg "Mis-skwa Ga-mi" which means Red Lake! They named Bloodvein River "Mis-ko-si Sip-pi or Mis-skwa Sip-pi."

Mistehay Sakehaken: A different pronunciation for "za-ga-i-gan" is written. The 'misteh' is a probable writing error. Correct pronunciation is "mis-si." It's definition is 'all, entire and whole.' Definition of "Mistehay Sakehaken" is very easy to learn. It's "Entire Reservoir." Ojibwa's who lived throughout the lake land area of North America were builders of incredible numbers of reserviors. Wild rice was why they constructed reservoirs. Ojibwa word for reservoir is "za-ga-i-gan." A reservoir is an object created by humans. Any object created by humans usually have "gan and i-gan" as the end syllable. It depends on consonants and vowels. If a word ends with a consonant it's mandatory to use 'i-gan.' Some dialects use 'hi-gan.' If a word ends with a vowel only 'gan' is used! It's correct pronunciation is "Mi-si Za-ga-i-gan." HBC Staff named Northern Ojibwa's living around the north portion of Lake Winnipeg "Mistehay Sakehaken." Strange they'd name them that.

Leaders of Cat Lake First Nation must agree with all leaders of Ojibwa First Nations at Ontario to petition Canada for a very large Ojibwa Reserve to be set aside at north Ontario. Cree People are really the Athabascan Beaver Tribe. There are no Cree First Nations at Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec! Below the photos are excerpts from very old books that will help educate you! Look for the 18th century maps. Instead of south to north they are from southeast to northwest. Churchill River is the north boundary. A few Assiniboine and Cree lived west of Lake Winnipeg but were driven to the northwest by 1800 by Ojibwa Soldiers. Churchill River was a boundary used in the 18th century. From Churchill, Manitoba to South Indian Lake, Manitoba to Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan to Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan where the source of Churchill River is, this river flows for 1,000 miles. It's source is Churchill Lake, Saskatchewan. All land north of Churchill River is Chipewyan land. Chipewyan is the correct pronunciation of O Chib-bwan or Chib-bwan which means "The Originals and Originals in Ojibwa Language." Remember that white leaders are suppose to prove to Native Americans that whites are the brothers and sisters of Native Americans!

Look for the mountain peak shape on the map. That's where Churchill is located. Churchill River is almost adjacent to Churchill Town. Part London of Hudson Bay is written above the mountain shaped peak. You can tell it's been violated! It should read "Part of Hudson Bay." Andrew Graham drew the map in 1774. In 1991, another source "Ruggles," either copied the 1774 map of Andrew Graham or changed it. Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba (Mantouabau) look awkward!. That's because the map is from southeast to northwest. Nekawawuck Indian Country represents Northern Ojibwa Territory. It's definition is not known. However, the "ne" represents point in Ojibwa Language so it refers to a place and people. Discovering what "ka-wa-wuck" means won't be easy! Word for "Freezing" in Ojibwa Language is either "Mash-ka-wad-ji-win or Ga-wad-ji-win." The 'd' is not pronounced. It's used to let learners know that the following 'j' is pronounced like judge, just, ect. Not like 'zhi.' Ne Ka-wa-wuck probably means "Point Freeze People." Pronunciation is "Nay Ga-wa-wug." An excellent description of the Churchill, Manitoba region! Of course, you've noticed the point where Churchill is! Keskachewan (Italians and the Beaver Tribe or Cree) Territory extends to almost Nunavut. Dogrib Territory (Ateemouspecky) Territory is located at southwest Nunavut.

This is a satellite image of the same region from google earth. It's from a southeast to northwest direction. It fits in well with the 1774 Andrew Graham Map. Lake Winnipeg looks almost similar to how it's depicted on the 1774 Andrew Graham Map.

What did they mean by "Keskachewans Resort Prior To European Settlements?" Were they indicating the Keskachewans resorted to migrate west. If they did resort to a west migration, Graham was writing about the establishment of Cumberland House at Saskatchewan in 1774. That would confirm the Keskachewans were Europeans with some of the Beaver Tribe (the Assiniboine and Cree) who sneaked their way to what is now the Cumberland House Region of Saskatchewan in 1774. Italians had already reached that area decades earlier! That's why Graham was familiar with that region! If Graham was referring to Italians reaching Manitoba and Saskatchewan in the 1730's and early 1750's that is! Fort de la Corne was built in 1753. It was located east of what is now Prince Albert, Saskatchewan almost adjacent to the east border of James Smith Reserve. Fort La Jonquiere was built in 1751 and was located near what is now Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Italians had established forts at south Manitoba in the 1730's. Using alcohol and drugs they lured in idiotic Ojibwa's (the Beaver Tribe or Assiniboine and Cree) who pitched their camps near the three Italian Forts built at south Manitoba. After Ojibwa Soldiers drove the Italians out during 1750-1763's War, those idiotic Ojibwa's relocated to European Forts adjacent to Hudson Bay. If Keskachewans do represent Europeans it means Northern Ojibwa Territory extends as far north as the Arctic Ocean! Graham wrote "NORTHERN KESKACHEWAN - BEAVER INDIANS." Cursive writing on the maps is very difficult to decipher. Graham was certainly referring to Europeans and idiotic Ojibwa's (the Assiniboine and Cree) as being the KESKACHEWANS AND BEAVER INDIANS. SOUTHERN KESKACHEWANS REPRESENT EUROPEANS OR ITALIAN'S. Evidently Italians continued to live at south Manitoba in the late 18th century. Though Graham wrote Assiniboine as Asenepoets we know who they are. Asenepoets is pronounced 'Ah-sin-ni-poats.' Read the following carefully. At Island Lake, Manitoba, Ojibwa leaders of Garden Hill, St. Theresa Point, Wasagamack and Red Sucker Lake are so stupid they don't know what "Oji" means. It's a combined word meaning "The originals." The "O" means 'the' in Ojibwa Language. Similar in sound to the Ojibwa word for 'that' which is "aw." It's pronounced "ow." It ryhmes with 'cow.' Oji is from "O Tchi Bwa." Word for before as in original in Ojibwa Language is "Tchi Bwa." It's pronounced "Tchib Bwa." Some Ojibwa Language Dialects pronounce it "Ji Bwa or Jib Bwa." They're scared and looking for excuses!