Cat Lake

LOCATION

Cat Lake First Nation is an isolated Native community accessible by aircraft only. It is situated approximately 179 kilometres due north of Sioux Lookout in Northwestern Ontario. The nearest urban centre is Pickle Lake, approximately 115 air kilometres northeast of Cat Lake. The Cat Lake Reserve is approximately 538 acres is size and situated on the north shores of the Cat Lake river system.  The community is located on the southeast corner of the Reserve.


POPULATION

The Cat Lake community has a population of 535 people. In 1990, according to statistics provided by Band administrators, 50% of the population is comprised of individuals less than 15 years old.