This area was inhabited for thousands of years by varying cultures of indigenous peoples. At the time of European contact, the historic Swampy Cree, an See more

The local band council consists of an elected chief, a deputy chief, and four band councillors. See more

There is no hospital in Fort Severn, with medical needs provided either at the local nursing station or via Keewaytinook Okimakanak Telemedicine (KOTM) link. The Community Doctor (Christopher Arthur Giles) travels in every month to do regular check-ups, … See more

There are only local roads in town and residents travel by car, snowmobile, four-wheelers, or walking.
The Fort Severn Airport is located a short distance from the settlement and is reached by an access road. See more

Wasaho Cree Nation School is the full functioning school providing primary education needs. It was built in 2016, preparing students for 21st century learning. Keewaytinook Internet High School is housed in a small building and provides distance … See more

Fort James, a British settlement controlled by a governor who reports to the king and who represents Hudson Bay Company, is the principal setting of the 2016 television series, Frontier. As Ann Foster describes for ScreenerTV, "'Frontier' is set in the coastal settlement … See more

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