Peguis Development Corporation
Economic Development
The business development arm of Peguis First Nation, overseeing community enterprises and economic initiatives.
Land Acknowledgement: Peguis First Nation is located on Treaty 1 and Treaty 2 territory in the Interlake region of Manitoba. The Peguis people are Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and have lived in the region of Lake Winnipeg and the Red River for generations.
Anishinaabe (Ojibwe / Saulteaux)
Peguis First Nation
Southern Manitoba (Interlake Region), Manitoba, Canada
The largest First Nation in Manitoba by membership, Peguis First Nation is located in the Interlake region north of Winnipeg. The community is named after Chief Peguis, a historic leader who welcomed the first Selkirk settlers.
3
Businesses
~11,000 (band members)
Population
2
Events
Language & Culture — Anishinaabemowin
Ojibwe / Saulteaux
Traditional Name:
Anishinaabemowin
Language Family:
Algonquian
Speakers:
~1,000–1,500 speakers in Manitoba Ojibwe/Saulteaux communities; ~50,000+ Ojibwe speakers across all dialects in North America
UNESCO Status:
Severely Endangered (Saulteaux dialect)
Essential Phrases
Hello / Greeting
Aaniin
/AH-neen/
Hello
Thank You
Miigwech
/MEE-gwetch/
Thank you
Welcome
Biindigen
/BEEN-dih-gen/
Welcome / Come in
Cultural Values
Mino-bimaadiziwinThe Good Life / Living in Balance
NbwaakaawinWisdom
ZaagidwinLove
DebwewinTruth
GwayakwaadiziwinHonesty
Language Revitalisation
- •Peguis Central School Ojibwe language classes
- •Manitoba Indigenous Languages Strategy
- •University of Manitoba Anishinaabemowin programme
Preserving Indigenous Languages: Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe / Saulteaux) is severely endangered and in urgent need of support. Every conversation, every phrase learned, and every child raised in the language strengthens the vitality of this community. We encourage visitors to learn and use these phrases respectfully.
Economic DevelopmentRetail / FuelConstruction / Trades
Businesses in Peguis First Nation
Peguis Gas Bar and Convenience
Retail / Fuel
Community-owned fuel and convenience retail serving the Peguis territory.
Local Construction and Trades
Construction / Trades
Indigenous-owned construction and trade businesses serving the community and surrounding region.
Events & Celebrations
Peguis Treaty Days
July
Annual multi-day celebration marking treaty anniversaries with pow wow dancing, drumming, rodeo events, and community gatherings.
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
June 21
Community celebrations and cultural activities marking National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Cultural Destinations & Landmarks
Peguis Heritage Park
Community park and gathering space used for cultural events and celebrations.
Fisher River and Interlake Waterways
Natural waterways in the Interlake region offering fishing, canoeing, and outdoor recreation.
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