Beausoleil First Nation
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The Beausoleil First Nation is an Ojibwa
(Chippewa) First Nation located in Simcoe County
, Ontario
, Canada
. The Beausoleil First Nations occupies three Indian reserve
s. Their main Indian Reserve is the Christian Island 30 Indian Reserve, consisting of Christian Island, a large island
in Georgian Bay
close to the communities of Penetanguishene and Midland
, Ontario
, along with two other smaller islands. Together with the 7.5 hectares (18.5 acre) Christian Island 30A Indian Reserve located at Cedar Point, Ontario and the 3.1 hectares (7.7 acre) Chippewa Island Indian Reserve located in Twelve Mile Sound, 27.5 kilometres (17.1 mi) north of Christian Island, they form the land base for the Beausoleil First Nation. In September 2008, the Beausoleil First Nation had registered a population of 1798 people, of which 579 people lived on these Reserves.
, a regional Chiefs' council.
Ojibwa
The Ojibwe or Chippewa are among the largest groups of Native Americans–First Nations north of Mexico. They are divided between Canada and the United States. In Canada, they are the third-largest population among First Nations, surpassed only by Cree and Inuit...
(Chippewa) First Nation located in Simcoe County
Simcoe County, Ontario
Simcoe County is located in central portion of Southern Ontario. The County is situated just north of the Greater Toronto Area stretching from the shores of Lake Simcoe in the east to Georgian Bay in the west...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The Beausoleil First Nations occupies three Indian reserve
Indian reserve
In Canada, an Indian reserve is specified by the Indian Act as a "tract of land, the legal title to which is vested in Her Majesty, that has been set apart by Her Majesty for the use and benefit of a band." The Act also specifies that land reserved for the use and benefit of a band which is not...
s. Their main Indian Reserve is the Christian Island 30 Indian Reserve, consisting of Christian Island, a large island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
in Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay is a large bay of Lake Huron, located entirely within Ontario, Canada...
close to the communities of Penetanguishene and Midland
Midland, Ontario
Midland is a town located on Georgian Bay in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.Situated at the southern end of Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands, Midland is the economic centre of the region, with a 125-bed hospital and a local airport. It is the main town of the southern Georgian Bay area...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, along with two other smaller islands. Together with the 7.5 hectares (18.5 acre) Christian Island 30A Indian Reserve located at Cedar Point, Ontario and the 3.1 hectares (7.7 acre) Chippewa Island Indian Reserve located in Twelve Mile Sound, 27.5 kilometres (17.1 mi) north of Christian Island, they form the land base for the Beausoleil First Nation. In September 2008, the Beausoleil First Nation had registered a population of 1798 people, of which 579 people lived on these Reserves.
Governance
The First Nation elect their leadership through the Act Electoral System for a two-year term. The First Nation's council consists of a chief and six (6) councillors. The current chief is Roland Monague Sr. With Karry Sandy-McKenzie as the Chief Councillor, the First Nation's council consists of Councillors A. Dan Monague, C. Susan Copegog, Hector Copegog, B. Jeff Monague and Valerie Monague. Their two-year term expires on July 4, 2012. The First Nation is a member of Ogemawahj Tribal CouncilOgemawahj Tribal Council
Ogemawahj Tribal Council is a non-profit Regional Chiefs' Council representing Mississaugas, Ojibwa and Potawatomi First Nations in southern Ontario, Canada...
, a regional Chiefs' council.
Services
- Administration
- Communications
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Purchasing
- Education
- Public Works
- Waste Management
- Roads Maintenance
- Chimnissing N'biish Gamig
- Housing
- Social Services
- Child and Family services
- Christian Island Latchkey Program
- Christian Island Youth Services
- Guiding Lights Seniors Centre
- Lands Management
- Transportation
- Economic Development
- Health Services
- Emergency Medical Services