Ojibway Nation of Saugeen

For the First Nation located in southeastern Ontario, see Saugeen First Nation.

Ojibway Nation of Saugeen
Indian reserve
Ojibway Nation of Saugeen (Savant Lake) Indian Reserve
Ojibway Nation of Saugeen
Coordinates: 50°27′N90°42′W / 50.450°N 90.700°W / 50.450; -90.700
Country	Canada
Province	Ontario
District	Thunder Bay
First Nation	Ojibways of Saugeen
Area [1]
• Land	57.06 km2 (22.03 sq mi)
Population  (2021) [1]
• Total	88
• Density	1.5/km2 (4/sq mi)

The Ojibway Nation of Saugeen is an Ojibwa First Nation in the Canadian province of Ontario. The Nation is located in the Thunder Bay District, approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Savant Lake. In December, 2007, its total registered population was 206, of which the on-reserve population was 72. The community maintains strong ties with Mishkeegogamang First Nation

The Ojibway Nation of Saugeen's landbase consists of a 5,986 ha Ojibway Nation of Saugeen Indian Reserve.

Governance

Saugeen is governed by Chief Edward Machimity and three councillors: Eileen Keesic, Gladys Oombash and John Sapay. Though a signatory to Treaty 3, Saugeen is not a member of the Grand Council of Treaty 3. At one time Saugeen was member of the Windigo First Nations Council and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, but withdrew from their memberships in 1995. Ever since, the council has been a politically independent First Nation and is not a member of any of the Regional Chiefs Council or their Tribal Political Organizations.

External links

• AANDC profile
• First Nation unites to oust 'lifetime' chief

References

1. "Ojibway Nation of Saugeen (Savant Lake) census profile". 2021 Census of Population . Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2014.