Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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. In 2001, Chippewas of Nawash had a population 587.

Contents

[edit] Government

[edit] 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 on July 27, 2007. The current Chief is Ralph Akiwenzie. Head Councillor for the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation is Arthur "Butch" Elliott. Other Councillors currently in office are:

  • Joyce Johnston
  • Paul Jones
  • Kathy Jones
  • Gail Nadjiwon
  • Martha Pedoniquotte
  • Veronica Smith
  • Frank Solomon

In addition, Teresa Zach serves as the Tribal Secretary.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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

[edit] Media

[edit] 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.

[edit] Print

Local newspaper:

[edit] Culture

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

[edit] External links

v • d • e
Bruce County, Ontario
Towns
Townships
First Nations
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation • Saugeen First Nation
This First Nations-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.