COVID INFORMATION & SUPPORT

 

IMPORTANT ICE SAFETY INFORMATION

Open Water in Aazhaawe Ferry Channel

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Inquest into the Death of Devon Freeman

From September 26th until its conclusion on October 21st, the jury for the Devon Freeman inquest heard testimony from many witnesses about Devon, his death, the circumstances and his care leading up to his death, the importance of community and […]

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CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND 2022 POWWOW

We are excited to announce that this year’s powwow will be held on September 24th and 25th at Sutton District High School.

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Nish Radio News

DJ’s Morgan Priester & Chris Big Canoe NEWS:  We are now live streaming! Here is the Link  : Nish Radio Stream Link  Morgan Priester hosts the morning show on CFGI 92.3FM Nish Radio on Georgina Island. Morgan  was nominated for Best […]

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GIFN Fibre Internet Project

September 29, 2021 Georgina Island First Nation – Broadband Extension Project Notice Georgina Island First Nation was successful in securing funding under the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) –  Universal Broadband Fund to complete an extension of broadband […]

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Nanabush Trails Georgina Island

Please be advised that the Nanabush Trail System is closed to the general public as the trails are currently being upgraded.

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A Message from Chief and Council

A MESSAGE FROM GEORGINA ISLAND CHIEF AND COUNCIL As more and more unmarked graves continue to be found at residential school properties across Canada, our collective grief as Indigenous Nations and People grows. We want to recognize all the children […]

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Notice to Georgina Island Leaseholders

Update June 10, 2021 COVID Restrictions Remain in Effect – Ferry Boat Restricted to Leaseholders and Family only  The Aazhaawe ferry will continue to limit leaseholders to two vehicles per address. The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation will continue to monitor COVID 19 restrictions and review the policy as restrictions change.  Day trippers are […]

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Aazhaawe Ferry Update

New ferry schedule and pricing for 2022 season. TRANSPORTATION UPDATE GIFN MEMBERS: IVBC security staff have been retained by the First Nation for trip collection and as a security checkpoint. Moving forward all Ferry Fee collection will be done prior […]

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Notice to Georgina Island Leaseholders

April 12, 2021 Notice to Georgina Island Leaseholders COVID Restrictions Remain in Effect – Ferry Boat Restricted to Leaseholders and Immediate Family Only Spring has arrived on Georgina Island, and Chief and Council are pleased to announce that the ferry […]

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