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Gambler First NationOjibwe (Saulteaux)
- People
- Ojibwe (Saulteaux)
- Treaty
- Treaty 4
- Tribal council
- West Region Tribal Council
- Headquarters
- Binscarth
- Band number
- 294
- Population
- 331
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About Gambler First Nation
Gambler First Nation, Ataagewininiing, is an Ojibwe community in western Manitoba whose main reserve, Gambler 63, lies near Binscarth.
Gambler First Nation, known in Ojibwe as Ataagewininiing ("gambling man place"), is a community of Ojibway descent in western Manitoba. The Nation is named after Otakaonan, translated into English as "The Gambler", who belonged to Chief Waywayseecappo's band. Reserve IR 63 was created in 1883, and the Nation holds rights under Treaty 4.
The Nation's lands include:
- Gambler 63, the main reserve near Binscarth
- 63B, a 3.1-hectare urban reserve in Brandon
- A share of the Treaty Four Reserve Grounds 77 near Fort Qu'Appelle, held with 23 other bands
The community focuses on quality of life, clean water, housing and economic development. Chief David LeDoux has described the goal as "building seven generations of wealth." Income comes from oil drilling on the Nation's land and from the Brandon urban reserve, where plans include a gas station, a gaming centre and two retail units.
Members can use services such as a fully staffed Health Office with foot care and a diabetes clinic, as well as housing and Jordan's Principle programs. Gambler First Nation is a member of the West Region Tribal Council. You can find more on the official website.
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