Chief's Point 28 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chief's Point 28
Giigonke Piinsaugen
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| Chief's Point Indian Reserve No. 28 | |
 Chief's Point 28
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Bruce |
| First Nation | Saugeen |
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| • Land | 5.18 km2 (2.00 sq mi) |
Chief's Point 28 (called Giigonke Piinsaugen in the Ojibwe language) is a special area of land. It is an Aboriginal reserve located in Ontario, Canada. You can find it between the towns of Sauble Beach and Wiarton, Ontario. It sits right next to Lake Huron. This land is part of the Saugeen First Nation's territory.
About Chief's Point 28
Chief's Point 28 is one of the lands belonging to the Saugeen First Nation. This First Nation is a group of Indigenous people. They have lived in this area for a very long time. The reserve helps them keep their culture and traditions alive.
What is an Aboriginal Reserve?
Aboriginal reserves are lands set aside for Indigenous peoples in Canada. These lands are important for their communities. They are places where First Nations can live and govern themselves. Reserves help preserve their unique heritage.
How Land is Used at Chief's Point 28
Like Saugeen 29, another nearby reserve, Chief's Point 28 uses some of its land in a special way. The Saugeen First Nation owns this land. They rent out parts of it to people who want to build cottages. These people pay a yearly fee to use the land. This agreement helps support the First Nation community. The current agreement for these land rentals was in effect until April 30, 2021.
