Bloodvein, Manitoba R0C 0J0 Phone: (204) 395-2148 Fax: (204) 395-2099

Current Chief & Council:

• Chief Roland Hamilton
• Councillor Lorraine Cook
• Councillor Stella Keller
• Councillor Ellen Young
• Councillor Oswald Turtle

Location:

210 kilometres north of Winnipeg on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, directly north of the Bloodvein River. The community is situated along three kilometres of shoreline at the mouth of the river.

Reserve: I.R. No.12

Area: 1625.2 Hectares 

Language: Anishiinabe

Economic Base: Commercial fishing and trapping

Population:

• On-reserve - 995
• Off-reserve - 583
• Total Population - 1,578 (as of October 2010)

Transportation:

There is a 3,000 foot gravel airstrip maintained in the community. A ferry/ barge service (39 passenger vehicle) is operated by the Marine Division of the Department of Highways. The ferry/ barge is used during the summer months.

Commercial Businesses and/or Services:

• Bloodvein Band Office
• Miskooseepi School (Nursery to Grade 9)
• Child & Family Services
• Health Centre
• Bloodvein Arena
• RCMP Detachment
• Bloodvein River Lodge
• Turtle's Café
• Anishinabe Coffee Shop
• Frank & Son Grocery Store/Video Rentals
• Mikisi Towing, Gas Bar & Convenience Store
• Keller & Son's Grocery Store

Bloodvein Raft

Bloodvein River