Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation formerly "Cape Croker" is an Ojibway First Nation living on unceded territory in the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, Canada. Along with the Saugeen First Nation, they form the Chippewas of Saugeen Ojibway Territory. Chippewas of Nawash currently has a population of 700 individuals living on the reserve, however the band role has approximately 2080 registered in total.

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Government

Current Band Council

Leaders of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation are elected by the population registered on the Band List every two years. Chief and Council are elected every two years. The last election was held August 5, 2011. The next election will be two years from that date.

Ralph Akiwenzie served as Chief until his death on March 4, 2011. Head councillor Scott Lee served as Acting Chief until the end of the term.

The current Chief and Council, as sworn in August 8, 2011 are

Chief Scott Lee

  • Arlene Chegahno
  • Christopher Solomon
  • Cheryl (Sherry Johnston)
  • Paul Jones
  • Kathy Jones
  • Veroncia Smith
  • Peter J. Akiwenzie Sr
  • Anne Marie Proulx
  • Isabelle Millette

Reserves

Chippewas of Nawash have three reserves in perpetuity, amassing to 71.83 km² (27.73 sq. mi.): Neyaashiinigmiing Reserve No. 27 (formerly known as Cape Croker Reserve No. 27), Cape Croker Hunting Ground Indian Reserve No. 60B and Saugeen & Cape Croker Fishing Island Indian Reserve No. 1. Of these three, the 63.81 km² (24.64 sq. mi.) Neyaashiinigmiing Reserve No. 27 is considered the main reserve and Saugeen & Cape Croker Fishing Island Indian Reserve No. 1 is shared with Saugeen First Nation.

Official address

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
RR 5
Wiarton, Ontario N0H 2T0
Phone: (519) 534-1689
Fax: (519) 534-2130

E-mail: nawash@the-matrix.ca

Media

Radio

FM Radio Station

  • 100.1 - CHFN - The Chippewas of Nawash operate a low power FM station that plays an eclectic mix of Rock, country, gospel, and pow wow.


Print

Local newspaper:

  • Dibaudjimoh

Culture

The Chippewas of Nawash hold a Traditional Pow Wow every year. Chippewas of Nawash is also the home of musician Ira Nadjiwon.

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