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.
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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