Members of Moose Deer Point are descended from settlers from the American Midwest who arrived in Southern Ontario (Beausoleil Island on Georgian Bay) in the 1830s and later arrived in the area.

[2] The reserve is led by band council consisting of a Chief and four councillors.

[3] The council is supported by an administrator, finance officer and clerical staff.

Basic services offered to reserve residents include:[4] More advanced medical services are available from Georgian Bay General Hospital in Penetanguishene, Ontario or Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, Ontario.

Local roads on reserve: Water access to the area are made by boats from Moose Deer Point Marina.