Wapekeka First Nation

Wapekeka First Nation (formerly known as Angling Lake First Nation) is a First Nation band government in the Canadian province of Ontario. An Oji-Cree community in the Kenora District, the community is located approximately 450 kilometres northeast of Sioux Lookout. In January, 2008, the total registered population was 375, of which the on-reserve population was 355.

The First Nation have as its reserve the 3605 ha Wapekeka 1 Indian Reserve and the 2026.5 ha Wapekeka 2 Indian Reserve, and two Addendums in 1996 and 1997. The First Nation observes Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) in the summer.

The settlement is not accessible by road from other parts of Ontario, but local roads exists within Angling Lake and to the nearby airport. Regular air service is provided by Wasaya Airways at Angling Lake/Wapekeka Airport.

Wapekeka was policed by the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, an Aboriginal-based service until 2012. As of 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been policing the territory from their detachment in Sioux Lookout. Fire services are provided by five trained residents.

Wawaytay Radio System is a local FM radio station, TV Ontario provides local educational program via cable services.

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