Grand Rapids First Nation

Located at central Manitoba is Grand Rapids First Nation which is located where the mouth of Saskatchewan River is. Below are links to google earth photos of Grand Rapids First Nation community. Ojibwa Folks living there name the region "Misi Pawistik." Translation is "All Rapids, Entire Rapids, Whole Rapids." Use of "mi-shi" would change the definition to "Enormous Rapids." However, instead of using "mi-shi," they instead use "mi-si." Ojibwa Folks living there no longer know who they are! Grand Rapids First Nation is a community of the vast Ojibwa Misipawistik Ojibwa Reserve. Notice how whites combined words to create Saskatchewan? It may be a combination of three words! Apparently Saskatchewan River becomes a turbulent or rough river for several miles before reaching it's mouth at Lake Winnipeg. Could be indicative of the river becoming less deep the closer it gets to it's mouth. Shollow water exposes rocks that forces Saskatchewan River to turn this way and that way which increases the water flow from a normal flowing waterway to that of a waterway a canoer would navigate with extreme care. Saskatchewan is an Ojibwa word defining a "current." It's usually written "dji-wan and jiwan." Both are pronounced the same or like "g-wan." The 'sas' may refer to scatter, sprinkle or throw. The 'ka' is difficult to comprehend. Ojibwa Language uses "ga' as a particle. It's used to add meaning to another word without having a definition of it's own. Would "ga" be added to "sas" or to "ji-wan?" More appropriately the "ga" should be used with "sas" which defines scatter, sprinkle and throw. Translation of Saskatchewan is "scatter, sprinkle, throw current." Depending on what Ojibwa Language Dialect, it's written either Sas-ga ji-wan or Sas-ka ji-wan or other pronunciations. According to 2021's census, Grand Rapids First Nation population is 947. Population of Grand Rapids First Nation increased from 868 in 2016's census, to 947 in 2021's census. They have 284 dwellings with 241 lived in. Average houseold size is 3.9 persons per household. An estimated 4.3% of the population of Grand Rapids First Nation is 70 years of age or older. Around 90 speak Corrupted Ojibwa Language. Lewis and Clark called Cree Language Corrupted Ojibwa Language. Leaders of Grand Rapids First Nation must agree with all other Ojibwa First Nation leaders at Manitoba, to petition Canada to create a vast Ojibwa Reserve at Manitoba. 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!

An important fact to observe is the mouth of Saskatchewan River could be located at the northwest end of Cedar Lake where Pine Bluff is or at Grand Rapids First Nation or at the mouth of Nelson River where York Factory is adjacent to Hudson Bay. North Saskatchewan River is the origins of Saskatchewan River. North Saskatchewan River flows for 800 miles while Saskatchewan River flows for 1,205 miles and Nelson River flows for 400 miles. Europeans observe the mouth of Saskatchewan River being at Grand Rapids, Manitoba. However, the rivers mouth could be located at Cedar Lakes northwest end or at the mouth of Nelson River. Why they didn't select Cedar Lake is unknown. For 1,000's of years Ojibwa's of what is now the Montana region, used St. Mary's River to canoe to Hudson Bay where York Factory is. From there, they eventually forced their way to Europe where they became known as Vikings. Europeans including Italians and the English built forts around Hudson Bay and James Bay. More so at Hudson Bays west. Their motivation was the Northwest Passage or the region between Alaska and Siberia. Russians had already discovered Alaska during the 17th century which European leaders knew of. Contact between Europeans at Hudson Bay and Alaska instigated terrible events of the 18th century. It instigated 1774-1794's War. In 1774, Russians established a permanent Russian Fort at Unalaska, Alaska. Also in 1774, Hudson Bay Company sent Samuel Hearne to the Cumberland House region of Saskatchewan to establish a fort which became the first permanent European settlement inland from west of Hudson Bay. In 1774, the vicious 1774-1794 War commenced when John Murray was allowed to attack Ojibwa's living south of Ohio River. White historians name the incident Lord Dunmores War. In 1763, English leaders signed a treaty with Ojibwa leaders which stopped 1750-1763's War and forced whites from invading west of the Appalachian Mountains. English leaders actually tried to stop American whites from expanding west of the Appalachian Mountains yet John Murray (Lord Dunmore) and his English Soldiers were shoved out of the way. American whites were taller than European whites and fought differently. Once their one shot musket guns became of no use, they fought like Ojibwa's or used bows and arrows. By doing so, they kept battles prolonged and more uniform. The side that contained more ammunition usually prevailed. Ojibwa Soldiers always targeted storehouses containing gunpowder. Though not always successful when attempting to capture gunpowder storehouses, the gunpowder they stole was used to create bombs. Sometimes they'd also steal cannons or howitzers. So 1774 was the big year Europeans used to expand to inland North America. Russians had already reached the McKenzie River Delta region where they established Russian and Inuit Settlements decades earlier. From there, they sent Inuits to Hudson Bay. Where Kuglugtuk is located, it became a major stop. Only small boats could sail the Arctic Ocean during those times. And it's likely the Inuit were not willing to freely fight for Russians. Their original homeland was at some location at southeast Asia or possibly Siberia.

If the mouth of Saskatchewan River is located where Grand Rapids is, it really don't make sense. Why not use Cedar Lake? Saskatchewan Rivers Delta is located on the west side of Cedar Lake. Treaty 5 Text contains information that indicates Saulteaux Ojibwa's live on both sides of Saskatchewan Rivers mouth. Now if Saskatchewan Rivers Mouth is located where Port Nelson and York Factory are, it's similar to the Grand Rapids region. Google maps will confirm it. Saskatchewan River is even longer if we consider South Saskatchewan River the real Saskatchewan River. Supposedly Bow River is source of South Saskatchewan River. However, Old Man River could also be thought of as the source of South Saskatchewan River. Saint Mary's River flows from it's source at Montana to it's mouth at Old Man River. To be realistic we must use Saskatchewan Rivers Delta as the mouth of Saskatchewan River. It's more appropriate! If they prefer a continuance of Grand Rapids being the mouth of Saskatchewan River, we then should select the mouth of Nelson River as being the mouth of Saskatchewan River which would make Saskatchewan River one of earths longest rivers. Cedar Lake and Lake Winnipeg are in the way however. We know Grand Rapids First Nation is Ojibwa as are Lac la Ronge, Montreal Lake and Peter Ballantyne. Below is an excerpt from text from 1875's Treaty 5. It clearly tells you it was Saulteaux Ojibwa's who signed that treaty. When you read Treaty 5's excerpt text below (it is in green text color), remember that Saskatchewan Rivers mouth is located at Grand Rapids. They, white leaders, are liars! Ojibwa leaders would never accept land allotments as being their Reserves. They knew better!

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Saskatchewan Rivers Mouth at Grand Rapids

Saskatchewan Rivers Mouth at Port Nelson and York Factory

Treaty 5

We, the Band of the Saulteaux Tribe of Indians residing at the mouth of the Saskatchewan River, on both sides thereof, having had communication of the foregoing treaty, hereby, and in consideration of the provisions of the said treaty being extended to us, transfer, surrender and relinquish to Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors, to and for the use of the Government of Canada, all our right, title and privileges whatsoever, which we have or enjoy in the territory described in the said treaty, and every part thereof, to have and to hold to the use of Her Majesty the Queen and Her heirs and successors for ever. And Her Majesty agrees, through the said Commissioners, to assign a reserve of sufficient area to allow one hundred and sixty acres to each family of five, or in that proportion for larger or smaller families-such reserve to be laid off and surveyed next year on the south side of the River Saskatchewan.

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!