Northern Manitoba Place Names

by John Boulette
Norway House, Manitoba

Manitoba Pageant, January 1957

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Manigotogan:

Indian meaning "Bad Throat;" so named by an Indian Chief who was camped at the mouth of the river, and heard a moose call, which had a peculiar sound in the throat.

Black Island:

(Drumming Island) Formerly a great gathering spot for Indians from Kenora to Warren's Landing; here were held meetings, pow-wows and dances.

Grand Rapids:

One of the longest rapids in the North 0.8 miles in length. Here still remains the tramway used by the Hudson's Bay Company in the days of the York Boats.

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