Joint Chiefs and Council

Joint Chiefs and Councils

The Environment Office serves the Joint Chiefs and Councils (Joint Council) of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and their respective communities and membership. Joint Council consists of the leadership from both the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing; Nawash; Cape Croker) and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation (Saugeen), encompassing both chiefs and all councillors. Chiefs and councillors are elected every two years as defined by the Indian Act; Neyaashiinigmiing’s council was elected in 2017 and Saugeen’s council in 2016.

Contact @email to be referred to a councillor or chief.

Sunset Standing Goose
Shrub Deer on Road

Current Joint Council Members From Neyaashiinigmiing

Chief: 
Gregory Nadjiwon 

Councillors: 
Anthony Chegahno 
Arlene Chegahno 
Carlene Keeshig 
Bernard (Barney) Keeshig 
Peggy Mansur 
Sidney Nadjiwon 
Martha Pedoniquotte 
Joss Ann Russell-Taylor 
Nick Saunders

Current Joint Council Members From Saugeen

Chief: 
Lester Anoquot 

Councillors: 
Mike Henry 
Lorne Mandawoub 
Mark Mandawoub 
Gayle Mason 
Conrad Ritchie 
Herman Roote 
Randy Roote 
Sonya Roote 
Letitia Thompson

Chippewas of Nawash Contact Information

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation 
Administration Office – 519-534-1689 
Executive Assistant – Terry King 
www.nawash.ca

Chippewas of Saugeen Contact Information

Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation 
Administration Office – 519-797-2781 
Executive Assistant – Leona Roote 
www.saugeenfirstnation.ca