Pik-wah-kah-nah-gan | Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation is an Algonquin community situated in the Ottawa Valley region of Ontario, Canada, maintaining traditional cultural practices and governance.

POPULATION

4,439

Rank #44 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

6.9 KM²

Rank #439 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

03/29/2026

Term Expiration

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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-15 17:06:05 UTC

Name

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (ISC Code: 163)

Former Names

Pikwakanagan Band, Golden Lake Reserve

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Algonquin Traditional Territory, Ottawa Valley

Indigenous Language

Algonquin (Anishinaabemowin)

Number of Registered Members

4439

Band Website

http://www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com

Phone Number

(613) 625-2800

Fax Number

(613) 625-2332

Address

1657A Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan, ON

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

GREGORY JAMES SARAZIN

Term Expires

03/29/2026

Number of Council Members

GREGORY JAMES SARAZIN

Chief

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DALE MARY JOAN BENOIT

Councillor

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JOSEPH PATRICK DONALD BILODEAU

Councillor

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SHERRY LEE ANN KOHOKO

Councillor

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MERVIN MATTHEW SARAZIN

Councillor

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MARY VICKY KWAWENRON TWO-AXE

Councillor

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PATRICK JOHN LEROUX

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Financial Statements

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Band Council Remuneration

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Band Owned Corporations

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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Intergovernmental Agreements

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Active Court Cases

No active court cases at this time.

Downloadable Court Records

Commanda v. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

A.[...] (First Nation) v. Children's Aid Society of Toronto

Grandmothers of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan and Nipissing First Nation v. Ontario (Natural Resources)

Commanda v. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6216
PIKWAKANAGAN
688.8 Hectares
SE/SE OF/DE GOLDEN LAKE
[45.5654724, -77.24440299999999]

News Coverage Summary

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Media Reports

Sacred Walk to save a Sacred Site

New mascot for EDPS introduced marking National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

An interesting discovery on Parliament Hill

National Indigenous People’s Day brings hundreds to Waterfront Park

Ground broken on new Primary Health Care Centre

Renfrew County District School Board - Renfrew County District School Board and Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Announces Newly Appointed Indigenous Trustee

Town to welcome heritage paddlers

Judge allows AOPFN to join NSDF appeal

My friend was removed from his native Canadian community, beaten and starved, and then he died

Inaugural Chief Pinesi Day held to honour long-forgotten 'great warrior'

Two universities have moved away from self-identification

First Nations leaders to urge King Charles to protect treaty rights

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan reject AOO modern treaty

Pikangikum First Nation and Canada celebrate the grand opening of their new Knowledge Keepers Elders' Complex

First Nation files for status in NSDF appeal

Kiweki Point: Official unveiling of an Ottawa jewel

Smiths Falls pow wow brings Indigenous pride to shores of Rideau River

Algonquins of Ontario push ahead with vote on controversial modern-day treaty

U of O offering free tuition to students from some Algonquin First Nations

How this Algonquin dancer found her way home

Multi-level co-ordination agreement to implement Pikwakanagan-led child and family services

Key Algonquin chief wants tighter rules on who can be part of massive Ontario modern treaty

Orange flag raised at Renfrew County administration building

Ottawa Library and Archives facility named Ādisōke by Anishinābe Algonquin Nation

CAREERS AND COLLEGE: Algonquin College embraces Indigenous teachings

2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness concludes in Ottawa

Aboriginal veterans recognized at 31st annual Algonquins of Pikwakanagan powwow

Coming into force, Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation's child wellbeing law, T'k̓wenm7íple7tens re Kíkwe

Feds warn Ontario Algonquins not to 'usurp' own organization's modern treaty talks

New clinic in the works for Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn IPCHO

Ontario, federal governments ink agreement with Algonquins to back child and family services law

Switzer: Zibi Project will show whether indigenous people have a real say in development

Meiyah Whiteduck representing Pikwakanagan First Nation at Miss Indigenous Canada

Renfrew County advances Truth and Reconciliation with collaborative event

Pikwakanagan signs historic child and family services agreement

Knife found beneath Parliament to be returned to Algonquin nations in historic move

Pikwakanagan signs historic child and family services agreement

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, Canada, and Ontario reach coordination agreement to support Pikwakanagan-led child and family services

First Nations Engagement Key as Critical Minerals Boom Sweeps Canada

Construction begins on water treatment plant in Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Germans raise flags to honour Algonquin First Nations

Indigenous Relations

This coach is ensuring Renfrew County youths compete at Indigenous games

Ontario Expanding Access to Primary Care in Renfrew County

Algonquin Nation says it ‘does not support’ ceremony, truckers convoy on traditional territory

Indigenous veteran reflects on family's military service dating back to War of 1812

City to forever fly First Nation’s flags

Algonquin family urges Petawawa to reconsider Indian Diamond Park's new name

Archaeological digs in Pikwàkanagàn uncovering history on site of future water treatment plant

CNL, AECL deepen relationships with First Nation

Local police staying committed to curbing harmful drugs in Pikwakanagan First Nation

Pikwakanagan teen wins $50,000 Mazda prize for community

Boswell: Reimagining the Rideau — A river’s resurgent Indigenous identity

Vigils, protests to replace Canada Day celebrations

Algonquin Nation, Past and Present: Land Claim Explained — March 14

FIGURE 1. The Aboriginal Path of Well-being

New Ottawa central library, Archives Canada joint facility named ‘Ādisōke’

Knife found beneath Parliament to be returned to Algonquin nations in historic move

Ottawa city council could create non-voting seat for Anishinabe Algonquin elder

New name proposed for Sir John A. Macdonald parkway reflects Indigenous heritage

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation marked at Pikwakanagan

No “veto” on NSDF project?

INSIGHT: First Nations a key player in future of LeBreton Flats – Centretown News

Family to follow footsteps of 13-year-old who died fleeing Mohawk Institute residential school

Radioactive waste site in Chalk River a go

County of Renfrew celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

First Nations business puts traditional meat on the menu for pets

MEET THE CHIEF: Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation Chief Wendy Jocko says it took the community to keep COVID-19 out

Thousand-Year-Old Artifacts to Be Analyzed, Cleaned and Catalogued at Algonquin College

Ānako: Giving the Institute an Algonquin Name

Indigenous health circle being formed in Renfrew County

Initiative aims to enhance the health status of Indigenous Peoples in and around the Ottawa Valley

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Pikwakanagan First Nation ensures clean water with new plant

Why Algonquin Grand Chief Constant Pinesi’s route is being retraced from Oka to Ottawa

Ontario invests $3.9 Million in new primary care clinic for Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn

Waiting for land back, Pikwàkanagàn First Nation is opting to buy back

‘Know that we are not going away’: Meet Lynda Nicholson (Partridge)

Grandmothers battle chief and council and Algonquins of Ontario over development

Sinclair calls on city to embrace UN declaration on indigenous human rights

Tentative First Nations land claim deal reached

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan hosting 33rd annual “Traditional Pow-Wow” this August

Chiefs say proposed Algonquin land claim deal illegal, fraudulent

Algonquin First Nations standing firm to protect Ottawa River from radioactive waste dump

Why is this green neighbourhood near Parliament dividing First Nations?

Granting of new drug to Pikwakanagan toddler under Jordan’s Principle a tribute to those who struggled, suffered and fought

Lynn Gehl challenges Indian status denial in Ontario court

City of Ottawa approves Algonquins of Ontario housing plan

Non-status Algonquin community in Pembroke area looking for recognition

First Nations and Local Chiefs mark Indigenous People’s Day

Grandmothers battle chief and council and Algonquins of Ontario over development

Queen's University should apologize, create process to validate Indigenous identity: report

2 Quebec Algonquin communities back controversial Zibi development

Influx of non-residents chasing gas, smokes and pot putting First Nation communities at risk

3 First Nations mull court action to stop Algonquins of Ontario modern treaty

First Nations and Local Chiefs mark Indigenous People’s Day

Pikwakanagan grandmothers launch court bid against $350 million Algonquin modern treaty

Quebec First Nations may try to block Algonquin land claim

Renfrew County District School Board - RCDSB Welcomes Indigenous Trustee Christina Ruddy

Nine Algonquin nations reject Ottawa land project labeled as ‘reconciliation’ effort

Ottawa Community Housing inks benefits agreement, collaborates with nearby First Nation on new development

Why Ontario’s first modern-day treaty is set up to fail

Infighting at AFN shows it's ‘largely detached’ from grassroots, says Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation member Coburn; former Neskonlith Indian Band chief Wilson says 'there are no winners today'

New scholarship for students from Algonquin communities

Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to be changed to Indigenous name

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with these Ottawa events

Digging for 'lost heritage': Why it's important to Indigenous youth

Who has the right to Ontario’s Algonquin lands?

Why history enthusiasts are mapping an Algonquin portage route in downtown Ottawa

Knife found beneath Parliament to be returned to Algonquin nations in historic move

APTN Investigates: Identity Check

An Algonquin service-member was a UN peacekeeper in Croatia. Thirty years later, she’s being honoured in a portrait by a prominent war artist

OPL-LAC Joint Facility named Ādisōke by Anishinābe Algonquin Nation

Permanent Algonquin Anishinaabe flags at city hall ‘a start’ on reconciliation, grand chief says

The new Anishinabe Algonquin Nation Protocol with the City of Ottawa

Official Opening Of The Noojimokamig Garden

Ottawa's 2019 Winterlude to kick off with Indigenous cultures showcase

CNL signs safety and oversight agreement with Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

NCC to vote on new SJAM name after selecting Algonquin recommendation

Deeply flawed process around Algonquin land claim agreement

Hydro One Energizing life for Indigenous communities, charities and municipalities across Ontario

Chiefs try to maintain links with Indigenous people moving to urban areas

First Nations groups seek 'significant benefit' from LeBreton redevelopment

Kirby Whiteduck: The Algonquin people don't need to be saved from the Zibi project

Some First Nations leaders criticize probe into national chief's workplace conduct

Algonquin family urges Petawawa to reconsider Indian Diamond Park's new name

Indigenous Voices—Amber Hein: 'I could hide my identity, and I did that for a long time'

Portrait of Indigenous military veterans includes Wendy Jocko of Pikwakanagan

Jocko: Tewin is a project of reconciliation. We shouldn't have to constantly defend it

Thousands of artifacts to be returned to First Nations after years boxed away in an Ottawa building

‘Why We Dance’ Series: Amber Hein

Algonquins and Métis face off over fish and game rights in Ottawa River watershed

This coach is ensuring Renfrew County youths compete at Indigenous games

Indigenous soldiers determined to carry on family legacies

Algonquin chief accuses regulator of bias on proposed nuclear waste site near Ottawa River

Algonquins don’t consent to current NSDF proposal

Archaeological digs in Pikwàkanagàn uncovering history at future water treatment plant

Robinson-Huron Treaty First Nations demand Ottawa, Ontario stop land claim talks that impact their rights

Pikwakanagan members gather for ceremony to honour 215 children lost

Grandmothers take next steps in legal battle to determine authority to represent Algonquins

Algonquin Nation calls truck convoy protest actions on their territory 'unacceptable'

Algonquins get green light to sue over recognition of Ontario Métis groups

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan declare opioid state of emergency

Pikwakanagan welcomes community back to powwow, but not without controversy over sponsorships

Pikwakanagan warning visitors to stay away

Why a decades-old dispute over Algonquin ancestry is key to a city hall controversy

Fox News host's (mis)pronunciation of Ottawa puts spotlight on word's Indigenous origins

Award-winning Queen's prof questioned over Indigenous identity claim

Staff, students say private college closed without warning

Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus Embraces Indigenous Teachings

Algonquin members organize in fight for identity, land and nationhood

Greg Sarazin voted new chief of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Deeply flawed process around Algonquin land claim agreement

Land Claims and the People of the Great River: An interview with Paula Lapierre of the Kichesipirini Algonquin Nation

Pikwakanagan chief welcomes inclusion at Ottawa City council table

Push to remove 'pretendians' from Algonquin membership rekindled after CBC investigation

Harold 'Jerry' Lavalley appointed as new Indigenous trustee on Renfrew County Catholic District School Board

Kebaowek First Nation calls on federal government to intervene in nuclear waste project

Nation Rise sale of 50.01% interest to Chi-Nódin

Banishing Sarah Jama a slippery slope says Algonquin prof

Algonquin

PM dismisses Algonquin concerns over Chalk River nuclear waste dump

Meiyah Whiteduck representing Pikwakanagan First Nation at Miss Indigenous Canada

First Nations leaders continue to oppose Ontario nuclear waste burial projects

Liberal MP maintains Indigenous identity, despite removal from Algonquin group

Pikwakanagan partners with OV Ontario Health Team in new Indigenous health initiative

Algonquin leaders seek answers on toxic sewage discharge at nuclear lab

Director of Service Delivery

Algonquins of Ontario organization removes nearly 2,000 members after ancestry disputes

Pikwakanagan member among 26 contestants in 1st Miss Indigenous Canada pageant

Video: Indigenous Archaeological Field School

Indigenous health circle being formed in Renfrew County

Rugby Canada Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

Wendy Jocko to discuss Indigenous people in Canada’s military on Nov. 16

Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation celebrate groundbreaking for new water treatment plant

APTN Investigates: Return to Algonquin Country

Feds warn Ontario Algonquins not to 'usurp' own organization's modern treaty talks

'It was all just amazing': first runner up in Miss Indigenous Canada competition

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation celebrate groundbreaking for new water treatment plant

While waiting for land back, Pikwàkanagàn First Nation is opting to buy back

Algonquins First Nation celebrates launch of water treatment project

Ontario to build new primary care clinic for Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn

Academic Research

Federally unrecognized Indigenous communities in Canadian contexts

A Secondary Analysis of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

From passive consumers to entrepreneurs: building a political context for economic development in an anishinabe community, Quebec

What culturally safe cancer care means to Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Our Majestic Forests: An Aboriginal View of Algonquin Park

Territorial Ties to the Algonquin Homeland

Algonquin Anishinabeg vs Algonquins of Ontario: Development, Recognition, and Ongoing Colonization

“Knowing Who We Are... It's One of the Most Important Things”: Exploring Identity and Mino-Bimaadiziwin With Algonquin Anishinaabekwewag and Gender-Diverse …

Support for First Nations Students: The Significance of the Aboriginal Resource Teacher's Role

Federally unrecognized Indigenous communities in Canadian contexts

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

Federally unrecognized Indigenous communities in Canadian contexts

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

Federally unrecognized Indigenous communities in Canadian contexts

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

Federally unrecognized Indigenous communities in Canadian contexts

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

Federally unrecognized Indigenous communities in Canadian contexts

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

Proximity, Family Lore, and False Claims to an Algonquin Identity

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

Nineteenth-Century Algonquin Culture Change

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic: relational caretaking the community, the land, and culture

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

" MAKWA NIBAWAANAA": ANALYSIS OF AN

Fractured homeland: Federal recognition and Algonquin identity in Ontario

Territorial Ties to the Algonquin Homeland

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