The Original Historic People of Saugeen

The original historic people of Saugeen are Ojibway. "Chippewas of Saugeen" is the legal name of the community and in early 1970s began referring to their Saugeen First Nation #29 (SFN) is made up of a distinct Aanishnaabek Nation. They are comprised of the Three Fires Confederacy.

Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Town of Saugeen Shores is located on the traditional lands and treaty territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which consists of the Chippewas of Saugeen and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. We understand this land holds immense significance to the people of Saugeen Ojibway Nation. We appreciate those who live and work alongside us today and who continue the traditions of their ancestors as stewards of the land we are privileged to inhabit. We thank them for the contributions they have made in both caring for the land and in shaping this community. We commit to truth and reconciliation. To acknowledging the truth about what happened to Indigenous peoples because of colonization, and to reconciliation - which begins with each and every one of us.