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Bloodvein First Nation
Bloodvein First Nation
Bloodvein, Manitoba
R0C 0J0
Phone: (204) 395-2148
Fax: (204) 395-2099
- Location: 210 kilometres north of Winnipeg on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, directly north of the Bloodvein River. The community is situated along three kilometres of shoreline at the mouth of the river.
- Reserve: I.R. No.12
- Area: 3,885 acres
- Language: Saulteaux/Ojibway
- Economic Base: Band Office, Commercial, Fishing and Trapping
- Population:
- On-reserve - 942
- Off-reserve - 550
- Total Population - 1,492 (as of March 31, 2009)
- Transportation: There is a 3,000 foot gravel airstrip maintained in the community. Perimeter Aviation and Warm Air provide scheduled service. A ferry/ barge service (39 passenger vehicle) is operated by the Marine Division of the Department of Highways. The ferry/ barge is used during the summer months. Bloodvein is also accessible during the Winter Road Season (officially opens around January 15th to March 15th).
Commercial Businesses and/or Services:
- Bloodvein Band Office
- Miskooseepi School (Nursery to Grade 9)
- Child & Family Services
- Health Centre
- Bloodvein Arena
- RCMP Detachment
- Bloodvein River Lodge
- Turtle's Café
- Anishinabe Coffee Shop
- Frank & Son Grocery Store/Video Rentals
- Mikisi Towing, Gas Bar & Convenience Store
- Keller & Son's Grocery Store