Curve Lake First Nation (CLFN) is about 25 kms northeast of Peterborough, Ontario includes a mainland peninsula and large island (Fox Island) on Buckhorn and Chemong Lake along with smaller islands throughout the Trent Severn Waterway system.
Curve Lake First Nation (CLFN) is located approximately 25 kms northeast of Peterborough, Ontario. The First Nation territory consists of a mainland peninsula and large island (Fox Island) on Buckhorn and Chemong Lake. Curve Lake First Nation also co-owns smaller islands located throughout the Trent Severn Waterway system.
Presently, our First Nation’s registered membership is approximately 2,177 (1,409 off reserve and 768 on reserve). The total non-member population is approximately 600. Therefore, the total member and non-member population is approximately 2,700.
We are home to:
• The very first Anishnaabe Kwe O’gimaa (Native Woman Chief) in Canada – Elsie Knott (1954).
• World renowned artisans Norman Knott, Alice Williams and David Johnson.
• The famous Whetung’s Art Gallery (established in 1960s).
Although not as prominent, our culture, language and old ways of living are still with us.
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