Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation

ROSEAU RIVER ANISHINABE FIRST NATION
P.O Box 30 Ginew,Manitoba ROA-2R0
Tel: 204-427-2312

Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation is a rural community located approximately one hour south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation has three physical reserves:

The people of Roseau River First Nation have a rich history in the Red River and Pembina Valleys. Their main community is located about an hour south of Winnipeg, near Emerson, with a total membership of 2,000 people across their three reserve communities.

As part of the collective Ojibway of Manitoba, they were known as the “Strong Heart People” in recognition of their bravery. Roseau River signed Treaty 1 on August 3, 1871 and finally resolved their land claim in 2011 with a final settlement offer that is held in trust for future generations.

CHIEF & COUNCIL

Chief: Craig Alexander
Councillor: Terry Nelson
Councillor: Mike Seenie
Councillor: June Thomas
Councillor: Alfred Hayden

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Annual Pow Wow:
Treaty Days: August 2-7, 2021
Elections: March 2023
Term: 4 years
Band Number: 273
Website: