Berens River First Nation
Berens River First Nation is a First Nations band government in Manitoba, Canada. The First Nation has two reserves: Berens River 13 and Pigeon River 13A located in the boreal forest east of Lake Winnipeg. The First Nation is governed by a chief and five councillors.[1]
Berens River is a member of the Southeast Resource Development Council with offices in Winnipeg. This Tribal Council has 9 member First Nations.[1]
The settlement of Berens River, Manitoba with a population of 111 people in 2011 borders the main settlement of Berens River 13 with a population of 1,028 in 2011.[2] The two communities create a population centre also called Berens River at the mouth of the Berens River. Both are served by the Berens River Airport.
History[edit]
The river Berens River was originally called Pigeon River and the name Pigeon River was given to the next river to the south.[3]
Demographics[edit]
As of February 2015 the registered membership of the Berens River First Nation was 3,246 with 2,110 members living on-reserve and 1,136 members off-reserve.[1]
The settlement of Berens River 13 had a population of 1,028 in 2011.
| Canada census – Berens River First Nation community profile | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2006 | ||
| Population: | 1,028 (+39.1% from 2006) | 739 (+18.2% from 2001) | |
| Land area: | 24.53 km2 (9.47 sq mi) | 24.53 km2 (9.47 sq mi) | |
| Population density: | 41.9/km2 (109/sq mi) | 30.1/km2 (78/sq mi) | |
| Median age: | 21.6 (M: 21.6, F: 21.6) | 21.4 (M: 23.6, F: 20.0) | |
| Total private dwellings: | 278 | 216 | |
| Median household income: | |||
| References: 2011[4] 2006[5] earlier[6] | |||
Territory[edit]
Berens River First Nation has two reserves.
- Berens River 13 is 2,546.90 hectares (6,293.5 acres) 52°20′57″N 96°59′20″W / 52.3492°N 96.9889°W at the mouth of Berens River on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg and along the Berens River.[7]
- Pigeon River 13A is 344.80 hectares (852.0 acres) 52°14′18″N 96°58′52″W / 52.2383°N 96.9811°W along the Pigeon River located south of the Berens River.[8]
Notable people[edit]
- Jacob Berens [Nah-wee-kee-sick-quah-yash] (c1832 – 1916)[9]
- William Berens [Tabasigizikweas] (1866–1947)[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "AANDC (Berens River)". Archived from the original on 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "Corrections and updates: Population and dwelling count amendments, 2011 Census". Statistics Canada. February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ "The Berens and Pigeon Rivers". Archived from the original on 2010-11-02. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
- ^ "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Berens River 13)". Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ^ "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Pigeon River 13A)". Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ^ "Memorable Manitobans". Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "Memorable Manitobans". Retrieved 2013-04-02.
External links[edit]
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Coordinates: 52°20′57″N 96°59′20″W / 52.34917°N 96.98889°W
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