The State of Emergency in Neyaashiinigmiing has been extended until May 31, 2021. As of April 8, 2021, the Province of Ontario has entered a provincewide stay-at-home-order, to continue for at least 4 weeks. Grey Zone COVID-19 safety limitations will be in effect in Neyaashiinigmiing during this period. Band Offices and Programs remain open. Please call ahead when visiting any Program or Administration office. Residents are asked to diligently follow all pandemic protocols. 

Access to Neyaashiinigmiing is currently restricted to members and their immediate families, and necessary services. Non-resident members are asked to limit all visits to Neyaashiinigmiing to essential trips only. Please review the Visitor Rules.

Latest Updates

An Introduction to Jonathan Araujo Redbird

Jonathan Araujo Redbird is the President of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Financial Corporation. In this session, Mr. Redbird provides some background on himself, the SON FC, and gives a high-level overview regarding the current situation and path forward.

Planned Hydro Interruption – May 13, 2021

We have been informed by Hydro One that they are planning work in Neyaashiinigmiing on Thursday, May 13, that will interrupt power to some addresses between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Please be aware if the outage will affect your address, and stay safely back from Hydro One works and equipment, including down lines. The […]

Employment Opportunity – OMNR Conservation Officer

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is expanding its pool of Conservation Officers.  The Enforcement Branch is looking for motivated individuals to apply their passion for the outdoors, natural resources protection and ensuring public safety to fill the role of Conservation Officer. If you’re a service-focused and team-oriented professional who is eager to […]

National Census – Finish Yours On Time

May 11, 2021 is Census Day. That is the day by which everyone should be completing their Census. This year, every household will receive an invitation to complete the Census online. The invitation to complete the Census should be received between May 3, 2021 and May 10, 2021. In the Grey Bruce area, Canada Post […]

Community Meeting – Land Use and Capital Infrastructure Plans

Land Use Plan & Capital Infrastructure Plan Community Meeting June 3, 2021 Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation are developing a Land Use Plan and Capital Infrastructure Plan for the community. Both plans will establish a vision for the future of our community and a path to get there. We have hired two consulting firms […]