Shamattawa First Nation

Located in far northeastern Manitoba, not too far from the western shores of Hudson Bay, is the Anishinabe shamattawa first nation. In history, these Anishinabek probably invaded this region of Manitoba in the late 17th century or the early 18th century, to defend Indian land from the invading Freemasons who were, of course, the English and French. The Reserve covers an area of 2,160 hectares or 5,337 total acres. Total population is 920.