About Us

 

Kasabonika Lake is located 448 kilometers northeast of Sioux Lookout in Northwestern Ontario and along the beautiful Asheweig River. We are a remote First Nation, accessible by air and by winter road. Kasabonika Lake First Nation is a member of the Shibogama First Nations Tribal Council and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation - Treaty No.9. The Band membership of Kasabonika Lake is approximately 914 people in total, of which the on-reserve population is 866. The traditional language of Oji-Cree is used by many of the elders living in Kasabonika Lake First Nation. Anishininimowin or Oji-Cree (sometimes called Severn Ojibway) is closely related to the Ojibway language, but has a different literary tradition based in Cree. The English language, both spoken and written, is the working language for most of our younger community members. The Kasabonika culture is a mix of modern day festivities and traditional ceremonies and rituals. Our members spend their free time enjoying time-honoured bead working and feasts, as well as joining other community members at the recreational centre for hockey, skating, bingo and dances.