Chimnissing welcomes you...
May, 2013
Beausoleil First Nation rests in the southern tip of Georgian Bay on Christian, Beckwith and Hope Islands. These magnificent islands
are home to the Chippewa people. Much history can be found on the islands. More recently with the Forked Three-awned Grass.
This species of grass is nicknamed "Ice Age Grass" found throughout Christian Island and is currently on the Species at Risk list.
Christian Island is home to about 700 residents year round and many others during the summer months. Tourism is abundant in Christian Island, for more information
on tourism, please visit the Economic Development link found on this page.
Transportation - Update
Effective immediately the M.V. Indian Maiden will be providing regularly scheduled runs.
Ferry service will be operating on a regular schedule for the Easter Long Weekend
Community News and Events
April 22, 2014 - Notice of Nomination Meeting
April 22, 2014 - Land Code Community Forum - Barrie Native Friendship Centre
April 16, 2014 - Save the date - Saturday May 3, 2014. Community Meeting
March 7, 2014 - April Recycling and Waste Calendar
March 21, 2014 - FNLM Overview
March 17, 2014 - Requirements for FNLM - Important information for BFN members
March 6, 2014 - MEMBERS! Please send us an email if you would like to be added to our email distribution list.
February 24, 2014 - Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Parent Resource Centre Information Booklet
February 4, 2014 - Lands Notice - Important read!
January 9, 2014 - 72 Hour Survival Kit
September 10, 2013 - Members! Visit the Lands page for information re: FNLM and Community Ratification Process.
March 21, 2011 - Please update your address if you have relocated within the past 12 months. Send an email to: Membership.
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Photos courtesy of M.R Jamieson, H.K Jamieson and Candace D. Sylvester
