Beausoleil First Nation
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Reserve lands
The Beausoleil First Nation occupies three Indian reserves. Their main First Nations 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 nearby smaller islands, Hope Island, and Beckwith Island - both uninhabited. Together with the Script error: No such module "convert". Christian Island 30A Indian Reserve located at Cedar Point, Ontario and the shared Script error: No such module "convert". Chippewa Island Indian Reserve located in Twelve Mile Sound, Script error: No such module "convert". north of Christian Island, they form the land base for the Beausoleil First Nation.
Governance
The First Nation elects their leadership through the Indian Act for a two-year term. The First Nation's council consists of a chief and six councillors. The current chief is Joanne Sandy. The First Nation is a member of Ogemawahj Tribal Council, a regional Chiefs' council, and the Assembly of First Nations.
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
- Fire Department
- Christian Island United Church
References
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External links
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