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Notes The Salteaux Ojibway people (ancestors of Couchiching First Nation people) inhabited the Ontario portion of the area subsequently covered by the Northwest Angle Treaty of 1873 - Treaty No. 3. Their economy was based on fishing, hunting, gathering, trapping, the harvesting of wild rice and some horticulture, until the late 18th century when they became involved in the fur trade with the Hudson's Bay Company. On September 12, 1875, an adhesion to Treaty No. 3 was signed between the federal government and the Métis people of Rainy Lake and Rainy River. The reserve lands allocated to these people comprise what is now Couchiching reserve. The Couchiching reserve did not come into being until 1967 when it was established on the site of a former Indian agency. First Nation members include the descendants of local Métis who were absorbed into the Little Eagle Band and are now part of the Couchiching First Nation. |
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Industries Trapping, fishing and seasonal guiding are principal occupations. Non-government services employ half of the labour force. Approximately one sixth is involved in government services and another one seventh is trade industries. The rest is employed in forestry, mining, manufacturing, transportation, communications and other utility industries as well as miscellaneous commercial activities. Local industries include: general store, sawmill, bingo hall, baitfish business, four wild rice harvesting areas, two lumber businesses, fire prevention equipment services, bus service, store/gas bar, and arts and crafts store. |
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