Located in the heart of Northern Ontario near Cochrane, Taquahtagama (Taykwa Tagamou Nation), meaning “water on high ground,” is a vibrant community deeply connected to our land and heritage. Formerly known as New Post First Nation, we embraced a name that better reflects our spirit and the essence of our territory within the Moose River Basin, a critical area of Treaty 9.

Our renaming was driven by a desire to affirm our connection to our ancestral territory and celebrate our unique cultural narratives without the colonial labels that once defined us. We removed “First Nation” from our name as a profound statement of our sovereignty and enduring presence, emphasizing that we do not need to validate our existence to anyone, particularly the non-Indigenous community.

Today, our traditional practices are more than a way of life; they are vital to the cultural continuity and the spiritual and physical well-being of our community. These practices connect us to our past, sustain our present, and will carry us into the future, preserving a way of life that respects and protects the earth. Actively preserved and practiced, these traditions are critical to our identity and ongoing prosperity.