Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Band No. 122
Chippewas of Nawash First Nation logo
Land
Main reserveNeyaashiinigmiing 27
Other reserve(s)
Land area71.83 km2
Population
On reserve724
Off reserve1958
Total population2714
Government
ChiefChief Greg Nadjiwon
Council size9
Website
www.nawash.ca

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Ojibwe: Neyaashiinigmiing Anishinaabek) is an Anishinaabek First Nation from the Bruce Peninsula region in Ontario, Canada. Along with the Saugeen First Nation, they form the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation had a registered membership of 2758 individuals,[1] as of December 2020. Approximately 700 members live on the main reserve, Neyaashiinigmiing 27 (formerly known as Cape Croker). The First Nation has 3 reserves, Neyaashiinigmiing 27, Cape Croker Hunting Ground 60B and Saugeen and Cape Croker Fishing Islands 1. The size of all reserves is 8083.70 hectares (31.21 sq. mi.).[2]

  1. ^ "First Nation Profiles". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 14 November 2008.
  2. ^ "First Nation Profiles". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 14 November 2008.