COVID INFORMATION & SUPPORT

 

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 effective April 2, 2024.

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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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Georgina Island Supports our Local Legion

By: Mike Anderson It may seem like a simple, grey cotton sweatshirt. But look closely, and you’ll see it conveys an important message: honour our veterans and try to be worthy of their sacrifice. Designed and sold by the Chippewas […]

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Fixed Link Update

 GEORGINA ISLAND FIXED LINK For information regarding the Georgina Island Fixed Link, please go to our website at http://www.giflixedlink.com/. Georgina Island First Nation members can also find information and meeting recordings about the fixed link project in the Members Section […]

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First Nations Leaders in Human Rights, Education and Economic Development Join Order of Canada

Click here For full article  Waubageshig Waubageshig (Harvey Andrew McCue) of Georgina Island First Nation in Ontario was appointed as a member for his contributions to the health and well-being of Indigenous youth in Canada and for his leadership in education. “I’m thrilled […]

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Lake Simcoe Trout Movement and Habitat Use Project

This project involves implanting lake trout (up to 50 this fall) with internal acoustic transmitters and releasing them back into the lake. Your participation in this project is greatly appreciated. We hope that you are as interested as we are […]

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Notice to Georgina Island Leaseholders

Please click on link below for more information from Chief Donna Big Canoe, Chippewas of Georgina Island   Wintering on Georgina Island Strongly Discouraged During Pandemic

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2022 Landfill Hours

Please refer to the Environment tab on the website and click on Waste Management for more information. Find a link below with the current 2022 schedule. Landfill Hours 2022

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