Ojibway Nation of Saugeen facts for kids
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Ojibway Nation of Saugeen
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| Ojibway Nation of Saugeen (Savant Lake) Indian Reserve | |
 Ojibway Nation of Saugeen
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| First Nation | Ojibways of Saugeen |
| Area | |
| • Land | 57.06 km2 (22.03 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 88 |
| • Density | 1.5/km2 (4/sq mi) |
The Ojibway Nation of Saugeen is a group of Indigenous people in Ontario, Canada. They are part of the larger Ojibwa (or Anishinaabe) people. This Nation lives in the Thunder Bay District, about 20 kilometres northwest of Savant Lake.
In 2021, the Ojibway Nation of Saugeen had 88 people living on their reserve land. The community also has strong connections with the Mishkeegogamang First Nation. Their land is called the Ojibway Nation of Saugeen Indian Reserve. It covers about 5,986 hectares, which is a large area of land set aside for the Nation.
How the Nation is Governed
The Ojibway Nation of Saugeen is led by a Chief and a group of councillors. These leaders make decisions for the community. Currently, the Chief is Edward Machimity. The councillors are Eileen Keesic, Gladys Oombash, and John Sapay.
Treaties and Independence
The Ojibway Nation of Saugeen signed Treaty 3. A treaty is an agreement between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government. Even though they signed this treaty, the Nation is not part of the Grand Council of Treaty 3. This Grand Council helps manage the treaty for many First Nations.
The Ojibway Nation of Saugeen used to be part of other groups, like the Windigo First Nations Council and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. These groups help different First Nations work together. However, in 1995, the Ojibway Nation of Saugeen decided to leave these groups. Since then, they have been an independent First Nation. This means they make their own political decisions and are not part of larger regional councils.
