Welcome to the Moose River Basin
Discover for yourself the unique historical role the Sovereign People of the Moose River Basin played in international mercantilism, our current role in the United Nations world order, and the cultural and business offerings located in our capital region of Moose Factory Island.
The Year of Our Lord, 1673
Moose Fort was Turtle Island’s first English-speaking trading post. The Northwest Company (and their predecessor, the Hudson Bay Company) and we share a rich cultural history both Oral and written.
Treaty Governance
The Ogimaa of the 63 Families and the Collective of Ancestral Citizens of the Moose River Basin are the Ancient and Ancestral Rightsholders to the Basin as Declared by the United Nations.
Guide to Local Business
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See our directory of hospitality service providers.
Explore Our Commitment to the Cultural Identity of the Moose River Basin
Promoting Indigeneity within and from the Basin through cultural development, supporting our creative arts, and monitoring consultation protocol compliance for potential sovereign wealth projects within and around the Moose River Basin. An Ancestral Citizen’s-only blog on what it means to be of the Moose River Basin.
Project One
Project Two
Project Three
Insights into Regional Data
We have partnered with AERIES Canada (Advancing, Empowering, and Restoring Indigenous Economic Sovereignty) to collect, analyze, and extrapolate regional economic data.
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Resource Abundance
An in-depth look at the wealth of the natural resources supporting our People.
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Research Initiatives
Recommended Consultation Protocol, Indigenous Research Methodological Statement, and other information available to Ancestral Citizens and Patrons.
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Economic Opportunities
Highlights of current and emerging business ventures driving regional growth.
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Environmental Impact
A report card on the Band Council’s protection of the waterways, lands, and culture of the Moose River Basin for future generations.
Discover the Moose River Basin Now
Whether for research, business, or to enjoy a cultural experience at one of Canada’s enduring frontiers, the Moose River Basin has what you need. Connect with our local visitors’ service industry and turn your work trip into a hybrid work-ation.