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About Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Taykwa Tagamou Nation is a Cree and Ojibway community in the Moose River Basin of northeastern Ontario, within Treaty 9 territory.
Taykwa Tagamou Nation (Taquahtagama, "water on high ground") was formerly known as New Post First Nation. The Nation removed "First Nation" from its name as a statement of its sovereignty. Its Cree and Ojibway people live within the Moose River Basin, in Treaty 9 territory, and the Nation holds two reserves:
- New Post 69
- New Post 69A
New Post began as a Hudson's Bay Company post on the Abitibi River in 1867. Treaty 9 was signed at New Post on August 21, 1905, and the first chief of the New Post band was Esau Omageese. Traditionally, the people have lived by hunting, trapping, gathering and fishing. Today the Nation's core values are respect, unity and resilience, guided by Elders and driven by youth.
The Nation has impact benefit agreements with De Beers (Victor Diamond Mine), Ontario Power (Lower Mattagami) and Detour Gold. It also made a $20 million investment in Canada Nickel. Its businesses include Amisk Construction, Coral Rapids Power and Island Falls Forestry. Community programs include child and family services, education, a health centre, employment and training, and Healthy Babies Healthy Children.
Taykwa Tagamou Nation is a member of the Mushkegowuk Council and Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Find out more on the Nation's official website.
- People
- Cree and Ojibway
- Treaty
- Treaty 9
- Tribal council
- Mushkegowuk Council
- Band number
- 145
- Population
- 642
- Province
- Ontario
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