Beausoleil First Nation - www.chimnissing.ca

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Chimnissing welcomes you...

May, 2013

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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.

Community News and Events

June 17, 2013 - Housing Department Tender

June 17, 2013 - Employment Opportunity

June 7, 2013 - Rental Opportunity

June 7, 2013 - Expression of Interest - Summer Student Employment

June 3, 2013 - Police Committee Seeking Members

June 3, 2013 - Employment Opportunities

May 23, 2013 - Lands notice - Now open Saturdays

May 23, 2013 - List your business or service in the 2013 Chimnissing Visitors Guide. Complete the form and send back to the Ec. Dev. Department.

May 16, 2013 - Camping Information for 2013 season.

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