Beausoleil First Nation - www.chimnissing.ca

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Chimnissing welcomes you...

September, 2011

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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.

Ferry News

The M.V. Sandy Graham is back in full operation on regular schedule.

Push Barge Schedule

Community News and Events

May 17, 2012 - Finance Manager Employment Opportunity.

May 17, 2012 - Scotia Excellence Awards.

May 16, 2012 - Youth Nomination Poster.

May 15, 2012 - GSP Community Plan Information Sessions.

May 15, 2012 - Nomination Listing as of May 15, 2012.

May 15, 2012 - New employment opportunities.

May 1, 2012 - Youth Calendar - Month of May 2012.

April 16, 2012 - Vote results posted in members only.

April 13, 2012 - General Band Election Day - June 23, 2012.

March 21, 2011 - Please update your address if you have relocated within the past 12 months. Send an email to: Membership.

Mini Gallery

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Summers End at the Dock - By M. Renee Jamieson 2004 Tipi at Douglas Lake Big Sand Bay Sand Ladder - By M. Renee Jamieson 2004
West Beach 2004 - By M. Renee Jamieson 2004 South Beach Dune - By M. Renee Jamieson 2004 Lighthouse Point - By M. Renee Jamieson 2004
Dock at Sunset - By Candace Deidre Sylvester Ferry Ride - By Hannah Jamieson Lighthouse Point - By M. Renee Jamieson 2004

Photos courtesy of M.R Jamieson, H.K Jamieson and Candace D. Sylvester



Contact Us!

We are available by phone, snail mail, fax and email:


11 Ogemaa Miikaan
Christian Island, ON
L9M 0A9
Phone: (705) 247-2051
Fax: (705) 247-2239
Email: info@chimnissing.ca