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Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds)
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung · Manitou Mounds · Place of the Long Rapids
Sacred Ojibwe ancestral burial landscape and interpretation centre on the Rainy River.
Sacred Place Overview
About Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds)
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Sacred Ojibwe ancestral burial landscape and interpretation centre on the Rainy River. The site preserves a long record of Anishinaabe history and burial mounds, with interpretation at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre.
Sacred Place at a Glance
A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.
Place TypeSacred Site
Religious TraditionIndigenous spirituality
LocationRainy River First Nations, Stratton, Rainy River District, Ontario, Canada
CountryCanada
HeritageNational Historic Site of Canada
Governing BodyRainy River First Nations
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionIndigenous spirituality
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
The site preserves a long record of Anishinaabe history and burial mounds, with interpretation at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre.
Sacred Tradition
Its burial places and ceremonial heritage retain significance for the local First Nations community.
Editorial Context
Sacred burials require particular respect; visitor-centre access should not be interpreted as permission to disturb mound sites.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
National Historic Site of Canada
Entry & Visitor Rules
Practical access information and visitor guidance for this Sacred Place.
Restricted areas / visitor rulesFollow First Nation guidance and marked visitor routes.
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Information Status
- Status
- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung / Manitou Mounds — official site