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There are six satellite communities
which surround the main village of Wikwemikong;.these include Rabbit Island,
Murray Hill/Cape Smith, Wikwemikongsing, Kaboni, South Bay and Buzwah.
In Wikwemikong, there are three
dialects of the Algonquin language which are spoken, including Ojibway, Odawa
and Pottawatomi. A variety of traditional foods are still available in the
community today, although the method of preparation has changed.
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Traditional foods still available
include scone (a type of bread), corn, wild rice, moose, deer, fish, partridge,
maple syrup/candy, berries, etc. Currently, the favourite pastimes of Band
members include camping, softball, tennis, fishing/boating, golf, soccer,
and hockey.
Traditional social gatherings
include traditional and competition pow wows, sweat lodges, raindances, and
"King's Day". Also, there are a variety of feasts for various events. Some
of the most popular social gatherings include the competition pow wow, fall
fair, theatre performances and the Three Fires Music Festival.
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Common family names in the community include Peltier, Manitowabi, Trudeau, Wemigwans, Recollet, Assinewai, Fox, Pitawanakwat, Corbiere, and Shawana.
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