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Red Rock Indian Band, known in Ojibwe as Opwaaganasiniing, a word that comes from the Ojibwe word for pipestone, is an Ojibwe Nation whose traditional territory takes in the whole Lake Superior and Lake Nipigon watershed. The Nation signed the Robinson Superior Treaty at Sault Ste. Marie on September 7, 1850. Members have historically lived at Jackfish Island, Gull Bay and McIntyre Bay, also called Grand Bay.

The Nation has two reserves, which together cover about 950 acres:

• Lake Helen 53A, the main community, about 2 km east of Nipigon
• Parmachene 53, north up the Nipigon River

Guided by the motto Strength. Tradition. Empowerment., members use Parmachene for fishing, berry picking, hunting, trapping, gathering medicinal plants, camping and traditional ceremonies. Community life includes the Annual Traditional Pow Wow, held every third weekend in July, along with community sweats, sharing circles, arts and crafts, traditional healing and Elders activities.

The band offers health, education, family support, fire and water services. Its businesses include the Professional Business Complex, Red Rock Construction Logistics and Aggregates, a gas and variety store, Chalet Lodge, and rental properties. Red Rock is also a partner in the Little Jackfish River Hydro-Electric Project and in Waaskiinaysay Ziibi Inc., an economic development group of five Lake Nipigon First Nations. Learn more at the Red Rock Indian Band website.