Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the First Nation
Community is located in centre of Wabakimi Provincial Park
Whitewater Lake First Nation was previously considered part of the Fort Hope Band; when the Ont gov't created Wabakimi Provincial Park at Whitewater Lake in 1983 (expanded in 1997 to become the 2nd largest in the province), provincial authorities asked the Slipperjacks, descendants of William Patahoo, to leave but knowing the oral promises made in 1905, they refused
Awaiting federal government approval of Band status
Hospital services available at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Not Wheelchair Accessible