Welcome to the website of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. This website is a platform for our local governance to communicate with the Band membership, and a resource portal for issues of the Saugeen Ojibway, including joint resource management, fisheries and land claims.

In this challenging period, Chief, Council and Band governance understand how important it is for us to keep the community informed about the pandemic and our efforts to keep the community safe. We will post news, updates and instructions here as frequently as necessary. Please check back often.

Latest Updates

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It’s important to the Council and Band Administration that we are able to share with you important information of the day, and are able to contact you if we need your feedback. Sign up for the weekly newsletter, a compilation of the week’s official news and announcements, using this easy form.We promise that your information […]

Neyaashiinigmiing Emergency Closure Extended to June 12

The Council has extended the closure of non-essential band programs until June 12th, 2020. All current staff and salary arrangements will remain in place until further notice. If you have questions about a particular program, please direct your questions to that program’s supervisor. All program supervisors are available by email during the closure. The emergency […]

Microgreens – Continued

Councillor Sid Nadjiwon has published Part II of his microgreens trilogy. In this episode, Sid demostrates uncovering the sprouts and bringing them into sunlight for finishing. We also get a look at the community garden site being prepared for a new season of growing.

Bruce Trail Crossing Neyaashiinigmiing Remains Closed

The section of the Bruce Trail that passes through Neyaashiinigmiing remains closed until further notice, as well as the Cape Croker Park. The Province of Ontario has begun a careful re-opening of some public outdoor spaces, for day use only, and the Bruce Trail Organization has followed suit by opening specific sections of the Bruce […]

COVID-19 Testing Available in Neyaashiinigmiing Today

The Neyaashiinigmiing COVID-19 Testing Site will be operating again today Tuesday May 19, for drop-in or drive-by testing of anyone who may have flu-like symptoms. The Testing Site is open from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at Kikendaasogamig Elementary School. More details about the Testing Site can be found here. Nawash Health Services is pleased […]

Chief’s Video Statement – June 18
Posted on June 18, 2020

Chief Greg Nadjiwon's latest video statement to the community comes from the Community Garden, with Councillors Carolynn Wright and Sydney Nadjiwon.

Watch it here: YouTube