Ojibway's of Onigaming First Nations
About Us
Onigaming, which translates to the “portage”, is between Lake of the Woods and Crow Lake.
The people lived primarily on Sabaskong Bay, Lake of the Woods, prior to their present location. Crow Lake is inland and is separated from Lake of the Woods.
It is spring fed which means that the water is pure here. The water is also deep, cool and clear. The trout favour this type of habitat and are, therefore, abundant.
The people would portage to Crow Lake in the spring and fall for the trout. They would portage back to their homes.
The name Sabaskong migrated with the people and for many years the present day community was referred to as Sabaskong. Today it is known as Onigaming and the people are the Ojibways of Onigaming. The community is situated on the area between the two lakes.
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