Wunnumin Lake First Nation

Residents of Wunnumin Lake originated from Big Beaver House, a meeting and trading centre. The main trading post, Hudson's Bay Company, along with most of the community, were ravaged by forest fires; therefore, the community was abandoned. Simon Winnepetonga stated the reason for deserting Big Beaver House is that the geographical region was inappropriate for rebuilding the community. A decision was made to relocate the community, and two lakes were designated for relocation. The first was Kingfisher Lake, approximately 20 miles North East of Big Beaver House, and the second area was Wunnumin Lake, approximately 40 miles to the East. People were given the choice to choose which lake to relocate to, and as a result the two communities were founded.
In 1929--30, Leaders in Wunnumin Lake were summoned to Big Trout Lake to participate in the signing of the Treaty Nine. Wunnumin Lake was established in the early sixties at it's present location, and obtained Indian Reserve status on March 2, 1976.
Population: 551
Location: 360 km NE of Sioux Lookout, ON
Size: 9649.5 hectares