| 词条 | Oxford House, Manitoba |
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|official_name = Oxford House |settlement_type = Indian reserve |nickname = |motto = |image_skyline = |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |pushpin_map = Canada Manitoba |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_map_caption =Location of Oxford House in Manitoba |pushpin_mapsize = |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = Canada |subdivision_type1 = Province |subdivision_name1 = Manitoba |subdivision_type2 = Region |subdivision_name2 = Northern |leader_title = MP (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski) |leader_name = Niki Ashton (NDP) |leader_title1 = MLA (Kewatinook) |leader_name1 = Judy Klassen (Lib) |leader_title2 = |leader_name2 = |leader_title3 = |leader_name3 = |established_title = |established_date = |established_title2 = |established_date2 = |established_title3 = |established_date3 = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 51.01 |area_total_sq_mi = |area_land_km2 = |area_land_sq_mi = |area_water_km2 = |area_water_sq_mi = |area_water_percent = |area_urban_km2 = |area_urban_sq_mi = |area_metro_km2 = |area_metro_sq_mi = |population_as_of = 2016[1] |population_note = |population_total = 1,950 |population_density_km2 = 38.2 |population_density_sq_mi = |population_metro = |population_density_metro_km2 = |population_density_metro_sq_mi = |population_urban = |timezone = CST |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |postal_code_type = |postal_code = |coordinates = {{coord|54|56|54|N|95|15|56|W|region:CA-MB|display=inline,title}} |elevation_m = 664 |elevation_ft = |website = }}Oxford House is a First Nations Cree community in Northern Manitoba, located on the Oxford House 24 Indian Reserve.The community is located along the eastern shore of Oxford Lake at the mouth of Hayes River, {{convert|950|km|mi}} North of Winnipeg. The Hayes River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 2006.[2] The Bunibonibee Cree Nation have reserved for themselves 13 separate tracts, of which Oxford House 24 serves as their main reserve, containing the settlement of Oxford House. HistoryOxford House was established in 1798 as a Hudson's Bay Company fur trading post on the fur trade route between York Factory on the Hudson Bay and Norway House some {{convert|30|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of Lake Winnipeg.[3] People from nearby areas moved to the trading site and formed the community of Oxford House. The United Church played a major role in the development of the community. The ministers and their wives were the first nurses and teachers.[4] People of Oxford HouseWhen the Dust Settles{{quote|text="I really wanted to show what it's like to live in a place like that, just so people can understand more the struggles that First Nations people go through|author=Carlene Weenusk|title=[5]}}In 2016, N'we Jinan travelled to Oxford House and made two music videos with indigenous youth living there, When the Dust Settles and BoiDee.[6] The two videos received attention from outside the community for the insight they offer into the problems facing youth living on remote reserves.[5] The songs are included on the N'We Jinan album, Silent War recorded in Vancouver in 2017.[7] DemographicsOxford House 24, IRI had a population of 1,864 in 2011 living in 335 dwellings on a land area of 51.01 square km. The median age was 21.4. Cree was selected as the mother tongue of 1,500 residents.[8] InfrastructureOxford House has a high school, elementary school, a pre-school (Head Start) an arena, a Northern Store with a Tim Hortons, a nursing station, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment, the University College of the North Centre, an airport, a motel (Triple B), water treatment plant, band office, care home, medivac operation/emergency, youth building, a radio station, and a conservation office?[9] Fire HallThe Oxford House Fire Hall was built in 2015. Care HomeGeorge Colon Memorial Home was built in 1988. Outdoor RinkThe Outdoor Rinks were built in 2015. They are located on each end of the community. The outdoor rink is for everyone. ChurchesThere are 5 Churches in Oxford House. They are United Church, R.C Church, Niyahk Bible Chapel, Full Gospel, Pentecostal Church. Northern StoreThe new addition of the Northern store officially opened in October 29, 2012. The Northern Store has its own grocery and retail section, along with its own Tim Horton express, and a post office. Super B'sThe newest business in Oxford House opened in January 2017, owned and managed by local staff. Super B's is a convenience store with a kitchen that provides a partial menu. University College of the North CentreThe Oxford House UCN Centre opened its doors at 2015. Elementary SchoolElementary School was built in 1974 and completed in 1975. References1. ^{{cite web|title=Oxford House Census Canada data |url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4622050&Geo2=PR&Code2=46&Data=Count&SearchText=Oxford%20House%2024&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&TABID=1&B1=All |website=Census Canada |accessdate=2018-06-20}} 2. ^{{cite web| title =Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) Hayes River Map| url =http://www.chrs.ca/Rivers/Hayes/Hayes-M_e.php| date = | accessdate =2013-09-15 }} 3. ^{{cite web| title =Manitoba Forts(Manitoba Historical Society)| url = http://www.northamericanforts.com/Canada/mb-north.html#oxford| date = | accessdate =2013-09-15 }} 4. ^{{cite web| title =Methodist Indian Day Schools and Indian Communities in Northern Manitoba, 1890-1925 (Manitoba Historical Society) Manitoba History, Number 30, Autumn 1995| url =http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/mb_history/30/methodistdayschools.shtml| accessdate =2013-09-15 }} 5. ^1 {{cite web|title=Cree youth drop rhymes, shed light on life in Oxford House First Nation|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dust-settles-rap-song-oxford-house-first-nation-1.3798014|publisher=CBC News Manitoba|accessdate=30 September 2017}} 6. ^{{cite web|last1=Monture|first1=Lindsay|title=N’we Jinan Artists from Oxford House Manitoba Release New Video for "When The Dust Settles"|url=http://rpm.fm/news/nwe-jinan-artists-oxford-house-manitoba-release-new-video-dust-settles/|website=Revolutions per Minute: Indigenous Music Culture|publisher=MBM Digital|accessdate=30 September 2017}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=First Nations youth launch album covering hope, challenges of living in remote communities|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-n-we-jinan-album-launch-1.4080646|publisher=CBC News Manitoba|accessdate=30 September 2017}} 8. ^{{cite web| title =2011 Census Statistics Canada | url = http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4622050&Geo2=PR&Code2=47&Data=Count&SearchText=Oxford%20House%2024&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=PR&GeoCode=4622050&TABID=1| accessdate =2013-09-15}} 9. ^{{cite web| title =Oxford House, Manitoba (outline of infrastructure)| url =https://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wno/status-report/fa-8.15_bunibonibee.pdf | date = 2004–2005| accessdate =2013-09-15 }} External links
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