Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation

Site: Morson - Mailing Address

Service: Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park

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Record #: RRD0334 Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019 Last Full Update: 03 Jan 2019
Description & Services
Public Comments Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) 
Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3) 
Treaty #3
Description (Service) Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of a seasonal Ojibway Heritage park 
 
Provides the following programs that focus on the lifestyles and cultural heritage of the Anishinabe people: 
  • Bannock bakes 
  • Demonstration powwows 
  • Guided hikes 
  • Native craft workshops 
  • Rock painting 
  • Tours of the traditional village 
  • Traditional games
 
Park amenities include: 
  • Boat launch 
  • Campgrounds 
  • Canoe rentals and teepee rentals 
  • Laundry facilities 
  • Public pay phone  
  • Small store for sundry items and traditional crafts 
  • Washrooms and shower facilities
Hours Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm 
Alternate Fri 9 am-12 noon 
Park: May-Sep: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates End of Sep-mid May -- Non-operational
Areas Served Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call for information
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees Service
Contact Information
Office Phone 807-488-1067
Fax 807-488-1091
E-Mail info@assabaskapark.com
Website www.assabaskapark.com
Primary Contact Murray Fadden, Park Manager; Email: aohpark@tbaytel.net
Alternate Contact Lynne Gavin, Band Manager; Phone: 807-488-5614 ext 1007; Email: lagavin@tbaytel.net
Site Location Park is 43 km N of Rainy River off Hwy 621
Located In Community Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
Address Big Grassy River First Nation
Morson, ON P0W 1J0
 
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Mailing Address PO Box 55 
Morson, ON P0W 1J0
Physical Access Not Applicable
Other Details
Legal Status (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial ; Federal - Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)