Pikangikum First Nation is a remote Indigenous community located in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is home to the Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) people and is part of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory. The community is situated near Pikangikum Lake and is accessible primarily by air transportation.
Pikangikum is one of the largest First Nations communities in Canada, with a population of approximately 3,600 people. The community faces various socio-economic challenges, including high poverty rates, inadequate housing, limited access to healthcare services, and high rates of addiction and mental health issues.
Despite these challenges, there are efforts being made to address these issues and improve the quality of life for community members. The First Nation is actively involved in cultural and language preservation, as well as initiatives to promote education and employment opportunities.
Pikangikum city is not technically a city but rather a First Nation community. The term "Pikangikum city" may be used colloquially to refer to the community, but it does not have the official designation of a city.