The Shamattawa First Nation () () is a remote

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community in

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, located in the

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of Shamattawa 1. Shamattawa 1 is located on the banks of the

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where the Echoing River joins as a

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. The population was 1,019, an increase of 2.1% over the 2011 figure of 998. An isolated community, Shamattawa for part of the year is only connected to the rest of the province by

winter Winter is the coldest and darkest season of the year in temperate and polar climates. It occurs after autumn and before spring. The tilt of Earth's axis causes seasons; winter occurs when a hemisphere is oriented away from the Sun. Dif ...

and

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s − temporary roads over frozen water. Winter roads also extend east of the community towards

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, and

Peawanuck Peawanuck is an isolated Cree community in the Kenora District, Ontario, Canada. It is located near the confluence of the Winisk and Shamattawa rivers, about 35 km from the Winisk River's end in Hudson Bay. Its population is 237. Its pop ...

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. It can also be reached via

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. It has only one grocery store. A

polar bear The polar bear (''Ursus maritimus'') is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can Hybrid (biology), interbreed. The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear ...

was sighted in Shamattawa in August 2010, south of its typical range.

Climate

Shamattawa has a

subarctic climate The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a continental climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of ...

(

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''Dfc'') with mild summers and severely cold winters. Precipitation is moderate, but is significantly higher in summer than at other times of the year. Due to its proximity to the Hudson Bay, storm systems often blow ashore with little warning.

References

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External links

Shamattawa First Nation at Keewatin Tribal Council
{{Authority control Keewatin Tribal Council Indian reserves in Manitoba First Nations in Northern Region, Manitoba