Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation This is the official page of the Chief and Council of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.

🧡 National Day for Truth & Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day 2026The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation invites fa...
09/14/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth & Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day 2026

The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation invites families, community members, organizations and neighbouring communities to join us for an evening of remembering, learning, sharing and connection.

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕓 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Cape Croker Park – 112 Park Road, Neyaashiinigmiing

The evening will include a Reconciliation Walk, cultural sharing, language and storytelling, sweetgrass friendship braiding, traditional arts and crafts, activities for children and families, food and refreshments, and more.

Orange shirts will be available to purchase onsite, and local crafters and artists have been invited to share their handmade items.

🧡 Honouring Survivors, Intergenerational Survivors, and those who did not return.

Bring your lawn chairs and stay awhile. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a caregiver, and we kindly ask that pets be left at home.

We welcome you to join us.

📰 The September 4 edition of The Nawash Ezhiwebag is out now!There’s plenty happening in the community as we head into S...
09/04/2026

📰 The September 4 edition of The Nawash Ezhiwebag is out now!

There’s plenty happening in the community as we head into September. This edition includes upcoming events, community and department updates, employment opportunities, important notices, and more.

Read the September 4 edition here:
https://nawash.ca/2026/09/02/september-4-2026-edition-the-nawash-ezhiwebag/

Want the next edition delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe here:
https://nawash.ca/subscribe-to-our-biweekly-newsletter/

Have something to share in an upcoming newsletter? Send your events, updates, announcements or community stories to [email protected].

Happy reading! 😊

09/03/2026

🎉 Pilot Community Deputation Feedback Survey Winners!

Miigwetch to everyone who took the time to complete our Pilot Community Deputation feedback survey and share your thoughts with us.

Your feedback is appreciated and will help guide improvements to future opportunities for community members to connect with Chief and Council.

🎁 Congratulations to our five Tim Hortons gift card winners:

1. Stacie Landon
2. Diana Ross
3. Samantha Saunders
4. Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm
5. Miriam Johnston

Gift cards can be picked up at the Band Office.

Thank you again to everyone who submitted feedback and helped us strengthen the deputation process moving forward. Miigwetch!

🐟 Lake Whitefish Workshops – Registration Now OpenThe Chippewas of Nawash Fisheries Assessment Program is inviting commu...
09/02/2026

🐟 Lake Whitefish Workshops – Registration Now Open

The Chippewas of Nawash Fisheries Assessment Program is inviting community members to attend two upcoming Lake Whitefish workshops being held as part of an international conference focused on Lake Whitefish restoration and aquaculture.

Attendance is free for Nawash Band members, with transportation and meals provided.

Adikameg Workshop & Poster Session
📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
📍 Unifor Family Education Centre
🚌 Bus departs the Nawash Band Office at 3:00 p.m.
🚌 Returns at approximately 10:20 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner included

Aquaculture Workshop
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
📍 Unifor Family Education Centre
🚌 Bus departs the Nawash Band Office at 6:40 a.m.
🚌 Returns at approximately 6:45 p.m.
🍽️ Breakfast and lunch included

Spaces are limited to 24 participants per workshop and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register using the QR code on the poster or contact [email protected] to register or request additional information.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Lake Whitefish restoration, aquaculture and ongoing fisheries work. 🐟🌊

09/01/2026

🚌 Bus Transportation to Treaty 72 Land Claim Appeal Hearing – Toronto

Nawash Band members are invited to register for bus transportation to attend the Treaty 72 Land Claim Appeal Hearing in Toronto on Friday, October 2, 2026.

📍 Departure: Band Office
⏰ Bus leaves: 6:00 a.m.
🏠 Approximate return: 10:00 p.m.

A bagged lunch will be provided on the bus.

Please note that parking at the Band Office is limited. Where possible, attendees are asked to arrange to be dropped off before departure.

Space on the bus is limited and registration is required.

📧 To register, please email [email protected] or submit your name in writing to Martha Pedoniquotte at the Administration Office.

Open to Nawash Band members only.

Join us for our 2022-23 Audit Presentation! This is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the Nation’...
09/01/2026

Join us for our 2022-23 Audit Presentation!

This is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the Nation’s finances through the presentation of the 2022–23 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Council Chambers

Open to all Nawash Band members.

📣 Empowering the Next Generation – A Special Evening with Dr. Niigaan SinclairParents and students are invited to an eve...
08/31/2026

📣 Empowering the Next Generation – A Special Evening with Dr. Niigaan Sinclair

Parents and students are invited to an evening focused on supporting youth to recognize and share their strengths, featuring guest speaker Dr. Niigaan Sinclair.

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
📍 St. Mary’s High School, Owen Sound
🚪 5:00 p.m. – Doors Open
🌮 6:00 p.m. – Community Dinner featuring Powwow Tacos
🎤 7:00 p.m. – Guest Speaker

⚠️ Registration closes today, August 31!

Register here:
🔗 www.bgcdsb.org/familyrsvp

For questions, contact Indigenous Grad Coach Roberta Scharuda at [email protected].

08/27/2026

📣 We Want Your Feedback!

Did you attend or follow our Pilot Community Deputation on August 25? We want to hear from you.

Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback survey and share your thoughts on what worked well and how we can improve the deputation process moving forward.

🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to win a Tim Hortons gift card!

Winners will be announced next week through social media, and gift cards can be picked up at the Band Office.

Your feedback will help us strengthen future opportunities for community members to connect with Chief and Council.

📝 Complete the feedback form here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7DmxCPxnAk

Miigwetch for taking the time to share your feedback and help improve the process moving forward.

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135 Lakeshore Boulevard
Wiarton, ON
N0H2T0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+15195341689

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