April 1, 2025
URGENT STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION – Georgina Island First Nation
We, the Chief and Council, and Emergency Services of Georgina Island First Nation, declare a state of emergency due to the severe ice storm affecting our community.
This catastrophic storm has left Georgina Island in a highly critical state. Our community has been without power for the last three days and continues to face widespread infrastructure damage, severe flooding, downed trees, damaged power lines, and perilous road conditions. These dangerous circumstances are severely disrupting access to essential services.
The extent of the damage and the ongoing hazardous conditions, which threaten the safety of our membership, are alarming, and we require immediate assistance. We have activated the community center as a central hub to distribute food and shelter to those in need. We urgently request provincial and federal aid to address this critical situation to ensure our community’s safety.
Miigwetch,
Chief and Council
Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation
2025 HBC Application for PDF fillable
Spring/Summer Schedule effective until September 30, 2024.
Fall/Winter Schedule effective October 1, 2024 until May 1, 2025, weather permitting.
The Chippewas of Georgina Island Powwow 2024
Held once again at Sutton District High School
Open Water in Aazhaawe Ferry Channel
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 culture and family, and things that could’ve been done and should be done. It was an inquest full of emotion, learning, acceptance, reflection, and forgiveness. These lessons were given to all those involved, and all those who watched, from Devon. His life, and his death, brought teachings to many. The Chippewas would like to extend the utmost thanks and love to Shannon Crate, our Band Rep, and Pamela Freeman, Devon’s grandmother. Their strength, courage, determination, and love brought about this entire process and forged the path for 75 jury recommendations to be made to help not only Indigenous children in care, but all children. The link below contains the verdict of the inquest and outlines all 75 jury recommendations.
We are excited to announce the return of the annual Brett Mooney Charity Golf Classic on Friday August 9th, 2024!
The tournament will taking place at Cedarhurst Golf Club, located at 4-825 Concession Rd, Beaverton, Ontario.
Brett was a proud GIFN member and leader who loved his community. He was always assisting others in any way he could. With this annual golf tournament we continue to carry out his goodwill by donating all funds raised to a community member who is battling an illness.
Attached are links to the sponsorship form, prize form and registration form.
The Georgina Island Fixed Link Initial Project Description has been submitted to IAAC and is now up on their website for public comments, both for and against. Please follow the directions in the flyer to provide your input.
We are excited to announce that this year’s powwow will be held on September 24th and 25th at Sutton District High School.
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 Aboriginal Music Program in 2008 at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards.
Chris Big Canoe is our afternoon and evening host!
Chippewas of Georgina Island 