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Couchiching First Nation, known in Ojibwe as Gojijiing Anishinaabeg, is a Saulteaux community on the southwest shore of Rainy Lake, about 2 miles east of Fort Frances, Ontario. The name Gojijiing means "at the inlet", referring to Rainy Lake, which is called Gojiji-zaaga'igan (Inlet Lake) in Ojibwe. The community began as Chief Little Eagle's band. Historically, the area was well known for its forestry and wild rice harvests.

The Nation is part of Treaty #3 and belongs to Grand Council Treaty #3 and the Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services tribal council. Its main reserve is Couchiching 16A, and it shares a second reserve, Agency 1, with three other First Nations. Of its 3,009 registered members, many live off reserve.

The community's vision is to be "an inviting, self-sustaining model community that embraces all aspects of the Anishinaabe culture and traditions with an emphasis on environmental stewardship." Programs cover economic development, education, health, housing and child and family care. The Nation also owns and runs several businesses and facilities, including:

• Couchiching Bingo Palace
• Heron Landing Golf Course (18 holes)
• A child care centre and recreation facilities
• A convenience store and gas bar
• The Wasaw group of businesses

Learn more on the Couchiching First Nation website.