Wa-ba-go-ni-ka | Whitefish River First Nation

Whitefish River First Nation is an Ojibwe community situated on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada

POPULATION

1,716

Rank #227 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

64.2 KM²

Rank #180 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

02/23/2027

Term Expiration

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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-05 02:37:28 UTC

Name

Whitefish River (ISC Code: 230)

Former Names

Whitefish Lake First Nation

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Great Lakes Region

Indigenous Language

Ojibwe

Number of Registered Members

1716

Band Website

http://www.whitefishriver.ca/

Phone Number

(705) 285-4335

Fax Number

(705) 285-4532

Address

PO BOX A, BIRCH ISLAND, ON

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

RODNEY ALEXANDER NAHWEGAHBOW

Term Expires

02/23/2027

Number of Council Members

RODNEY ALEXANDER NAHWEGAHBOW

Chief

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TALON MAHEENGUN CHIN-MCGREGOR

Councillor

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BRIAN ARTHUR MCGREGOR

Councillor

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JEFFREY TERRANCE MCGREGOR

Councillor

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LESLIE FLORENCE MCGREGOR

Councillor

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LEONA NAHWEGAHBOW

Councillor

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ESTHER MARIE OSCHE

Councillor

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RICHARD MICHAEL SHAWANDA

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Financial Statements

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements

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Band Council Remuneration

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

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

Williams v. Whitefish River First Nation

Whitefish et al. v. Joseph et al.

Miles v. Whitefish River First Nation

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6168
WHITEFISH RIVER 4
6423.3 Hectares
68 KM SW/SO OF/DE SUDBURY
[nil, nil]

News Coverage Summary

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Media Reports

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New Anishinaabe Governance central body welcomes its CEO

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Whitefish River First Nation member exploring options to take his coffee business overseas

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Northern Ontario First Nation fighting railway, federal government to clean up abandoned rail line

Whitefish River First Nation votes now to February 9

Spirits and the material world

Here's the scoop on Chapman's ice cream's collab with an Indigenous-owned coffee company

A Framework for Doing Things in a Good Way: Insights on Mshiikenh (Freshwater Turtle) Conservation Through Weaving Western Science and Indigenous Knowledge in Whitefish River First Nation

Ontario releases Pathways to Safety plan in response to MMIWG inquiry

Whitefish River First Nation declares moratorium on pot sales

Figure 1. An adult female Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) with...

Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow created Birch Bark Coffee to give back to his community – then it took off

Wabasca, Loon River, Sturgeon Lake win Treaty 8 First Nations Cup titles -

Truth, Reconciliation, and Post-Secondary Education in Canada: Implementation of the TRC’s Calls to Action

National Anishinaabe Day celebrated at Whitefish Island (12 photos)

Science Education at Whitefish River First Nations

Indigenous Services

Alexandra Kahsenni:io Nahwegahbow

Why are 1,059 people still waiting on proceeds from the Robinson Huron Treaty settlement?

Downtown Toronto park honouring Indigenous leader to open this summer (RENDERINGS)

Northern economic developer will get lifetime achievement nod

REZilience billed to be first-ever First Nation zombie thriller

Trudeau berated at gathering over missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry

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Experience Indigenous cuisine in Ontario

Former FSIN Vice Chief seeks re-election

Indigenous groups sign new protocol agreement to clearly define their responsibilities

First Nations leaders in northern Ontario say tariffs violate treaty rights, demand seat at table

Whitefish River squad nets a dozen goals in Little NHL tournament opener

Dawn Madahhbee Leach to receive lifetime business achievement award

Regional Indigenous Cancer Team at Health Sciences North is there to help

North American Indigenous Games coming to Toronto and GTA

Solar company partners with First Nation

Birch Bark Coffee Company - Making a difference, one cup at a time

Figure 2. Location of Whitefish River First Nation and Moose Deer Point...

Northern First Nations participate in Archaeological Monitor Training

A Student’s Perspective of a Unique Indigenous Program

North American Indigenous Games coming to Toronto and GTA

New monument dedicated to MMIWG will serve as a place to heal

Ontario’s first Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirited+ monument unveiled at Birch Island

Anishnaabe scholars say research on education in First Nations is key to revitalizing language, culture

First legal Indigenous cannabis shop Kana Leaf to open

Manitoulin Hotel model for First Nations partnership

Anishinabek governance vote: a step towards self-determination or return of the 'Indian agent?'

Toronto parks to reflect Indigenous history

Birch Bark Coffee Company: Brewing a Social Enterprise

Congratulations to the Ogimaa Indigenous Graduate Scholarship recipient!

Whitefish River First Nation woman to work for families during MMIW inquiry

Former chief of Whitefish River First Nation honoured by province

Elder evicted from home on Whitefish River First Nation

Inaugural Indigenous Veterans Day held at Whitefish River First Nation

Tackling environmental health challenges in Indigenous communities

City of Toronto misspells name of community figure on signs for new park in her honour

Little NHL officials drop puck at Sudbury game as Indigenous event marks 50 years

First Nations couple unhappy with treatment at Sudbury store, calling it a human rights violation

Sixties Scoop survivor speaks her truth: ‘I’m not going to hide it’

First Nations families of 2 slain teens say police didn't take them seriously

Public confusion still reigns over settlement funds source

Sentencing begins for man accused in Whitefish Lake double-murder

Area man helps First Nation youth connect through hockey

Missing and murdered indigenous women: 5 things an inquiry should consider

United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising Tribal Council and Canada sign framework for moving forward in partnership to advance reconciliation – Anishinabek News

Birch Bark Coffee Co. to raise funds for clean water

In memoriam: Lillian McGregor

Lawyer David C. Nahwegahbow to receive Award of Justice recognition

Guilty plea expected from man accused of killing teens near Whitefish Lake

#TheMoment a couple waved their First Nations' flags on Mount Everest

Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario

N'Swakamok, Sudbury police to unveil MMIW sculpture

Sask. educator celebrates success of Big River First Nation literacy camp, looks to future

Akeshia Shkaabewis is chasing her childhood dream - Sault Ste. Marie News

Woman's long fight with northern Ontario First Nation could end with eviction

Whitefish River First Nation votes against governance agreement

Elder from Whitefish River First Nation hoping for return of stolen regalia

Unresolved: Sonya Nadine Mae Cywink

Decolonizing Climate: part I of a series

Candidates for chief of Whitefish River First Nation outline platforms

The Blueprint Moment - Indigenous Celebration | Toronto Maple Leafs

Treaty annuity case a 'historical landmark' for Ontario First Nations

Kina Gbezhgomi Child & Family Services

Canada highlights progress settling Agricultural Benefits Claims with Treaty 8 First Nations

Indigenous and Ingenious brings out the talented

Founding father of Little NHL tournament honoured by Maple Leafs and Marlies

Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund lead counsel David C. Nahwegahbow receives Award of Justice

Waubetek Business winners announced

Little NHL officials drop puck at Sudbury game as Indigenous event marks 50 years

Pangnirtung receives coast guard funding for boats, safety equipment

Locals recognized by Indigenous Hockey Coaching Grant program

Ojibway coffee company brews sweet new partnership with ice cream brand

This Ojibwe artist recruited 120 people to help paint a mural at an Ontario university

Strawberry ceremony for MMIWG held on Valentine's Day outside Toronto police headquarters

Anishinabek Nation helps kick off Treaties Recognition Week

Ontario Partnering with Indigenous Communities to Advance Economic Development

Lawsuit over Indigenous hunting and fishing rights argues treaty should go in the trash

What the parties are promising this election about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

How the sudden death of an Indigenous woman left a family without justice

Woman and her dog fight for their lives on a remote northern road in Redvers film

Rio Tinto commits $1M to Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Minerals Development

5 things you might not know about Indigenous hunting and fishing rights

This Anishinaabe artist is Indigenizing spaces in southwestern Ontario

At least 18 First Nations in northeastern Ontario close borders to keep outsiders and COVID-19 away

Finding her own voice through the Indigenous Games

Healing Forests: A path to reconciliation through nature

Aboriginal languages in Canada, 2016 Census of Population

Indigenous environmental justice works to turn long-standing stewardship into recognized governance

Coffee sales to end boil-water advisories – one bean at a time

Why the Indigenous in New Zealand have fared better than those in Canada

Families of missing, murdered Indigenous women split over how inquiry should proceed

Chief Paibomsai calls for fundamental change in education and ‘the AES will allow that to happen’

This plant medicine teacher is reclaiming Anishinaabe names for species. Why that could be good for the planet

New MMIWG monument a sacred place for families to gather, mourn

Anishinaabe kids share smiles, snowshoeing and culture with visiting Toronto hockey club

'It's always been a dream': Whitefish River First Nation member at Miss Indian World pageant

Whitefish River First Nation family wants apology after security called to remove them from Sudbury store

How coffee is helping a Whitefish River man battle First Nations water problems

Searching for an indigenous-driven approach to suicide prevention

The secret of Whitefish River First Nation's award winning drinking water

Network closing gap between First Nation businesses and mining

Alaska Native villages band together to keep the Yukon River’s wild salmon afloat

This Is Why Tyler Childers Played a Benefit for the Blackfeet Tribe

Vanier scholar tackles pollution-related health challenges faced by First Nations | Waterloo News

Indigenous Student Centre at U of G Reflects on 20 Years of Supporting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Students

Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario

'It's been a long journey': Whitefish River reflects on the meaning of National Indigenous Peoples Day

Whitefish River First Nation lawyer inducted into prestigious North American association

Then & Now: A brief history of local Indigenous communities

Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2024

Science Education at Whitefish River First Nations | Earth and Environmental Sciences

Whitefish River First Nation professor-led conference presentation on source water protection planning

Academic Research

Assessment: Chinook, Chum, and Whitefish Ecology in the Yukon River Basin

Literature Review: Local and Traditional Knowledge in the Peel River Watershed

The Impacts of Climate Change on the Health and Well-being of the Peoples of Whitefish River First Nation, Ontario

Whitefish Lake First Nation land use and occupancy study

Resurgence and critical youth empowerment in Whitefish River First Nation

Management of commercial fisheries for lake whitefish in the Laurentian Great Lakes of North America

Co-operative resource management as an adaptive strategy for aboriginal communities: the Whitefish Lake First Nation case study.

Using Indigenous and Western knowledge systems for environmental risk assessment

Indigenous-led analysis of important subsistence species response to resource extraction

Wildfire evacuation experiences of band members of whitefish lake first nation 459, Alberta, Canada

The Political Behaviour of Youth in Whitefish River First Nation

… Things in a Good Way: Insights on Mshiikenh (Freshwater Turtle) Conservation Through Weaving Western Science and Indigenous Knowledge in Whitefish River …

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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