ko͞o′chĭ-chĭng | Couchiching First Nation

The Couchiching First Nation is an Anishinaabe community situated in the Treaty 3 territory, known for its strong cultural connections to the land and waters of northwestern Ontario.

POPULATION
2,999
Rank #101 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
64.4 KM²
Rank #179 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/07/2026
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-29 08:48:00 UTC
Name
Couchiching First Nation (ISC Code: 126)
Former Names
Previously known as Fort Frances Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Boreal Forest, Lake of the Woods Region
Indigenous Language
Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)
Number of Registered Members
2999
Address
RR 2 RMB 2027, FORT FRANCES, ON
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
RICHARD BRUYERE
Term Expires
03/07/2026
Number of Council Members
7

RICHARD BRUYERE

Chief

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MARGARET LOYIE

Councillor

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LUCILLE MORRISSEAU

Councillor

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SANDY BRUYERE

Councillor

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DAVID LAWRENCE BRUYERE

Councillor

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KOURTNEY PERRAULT

Councillor

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RANDY JONES

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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