Our History

Unveiling the Hidden History of the Kitchizibi: A Journey of Resilience and Survival

The true History of the Kitchizibi has been swept under the “fur” for too long. The mighty Ottawa River as many have come to know it as, was the highway our Ancestors used to live the Nomadic lifestyle our family has been living since time immemorial.  Our way of life was attacked in the 1800’s and as sad as it has been for our family from what happened to us, the even more devastating truth is that History continues to repeat itself.

Many of the Indigenous families along the Kitchizibi went in to hiding as “French Canadians”. This was done to escape the threat brought towards First Nation, Metis & Inuit People. More importantly for our families to protect our children from having to attend the Residential Schools. Many Historical documents speak of the Civilized Intelligence Algonquin and Nippissing First Nations had. Whether we look at it from an Indigenous Spiritual perspective or Historical Scientific Accuracy’s. Our Ancestors were highly Intelligent and Intuitive which allowed them and us to survive the Genocide that took place against our people and our Way of Life. Our “Oral Tradition” as told from the descendants of Pierre & Marianne is where we begin to trace our steps back in History. Descendants of Pierre & Marianne eventually settled in Northern Ontario in the Half-breed Community of Barbers Bay (Modern Day Timmins Ontario), hiding in plain sight forgetting we were Indians. 

The information published on this site will help all descendants piece the “Puzzle” together and move forward in investing in the Truth and Reconciling all differences, in hopes, once and for all.  Available upon request, is the historical reports completed to identify the families that lived together who were affected by Colonization and who all have inherent Indigenous Rights that the Government of Canada continues to ignore to this very day. 

While we are no longer currently recognized The Anishinaabe of the Kitchizibi First Nation was spearheaded under the protection of UNDRIP. We will continue to fight like we always have for our Inherent Birthright as First Nations People for as long as it takes to end the Genocide against our Family and more importantly our Identity.

Historical Documents of Our Existence

The Report on the Indians of Canada- The 1844 Bagot Report was a pivotal document in Canadian History. Although this document was utilized to support the creation of the Residential School System, it also serves as Historical evidence of our existence. Whether that be through the Indians from Lake of Two Mountains and our documented Nomadic lifestyle, or the Chippewas & Algonquins or otherwise Anishinaabe in the Bedford Area. We encourage all to learn the truth about the Affairs on the Indians of Canada.

Download this PDF report.