Our Role & Mandate

Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office provides coordination and expertise to support the Joint Council on matters that impact or may potentially impact our rights, interests, and jurisdiction in Saukiing Anishnaabeking. We work with the Joint Chiefs and Councils to serve the Saugeen Ojibway Nation people, encompassing the communities of Neyaashiinigmiing and Saugeen. The Environment Office operates under the direction of the Joint Council to address matters within the Territory, including (but not limited to) land use, resource extraction, and energy production.

The goal of the Environment Office is to support Joint Council in making informed, sound, and strategic decisions that reinforce and strengthen the stewardship role we hold in our Territory.