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
3,002
Rank #101 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
64.4 KM²
Rank #179 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/07/2028
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-28 02:44:40 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
3002
Address
RR 2 RMB 2027, FORT FRANCES, ON
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
RICHARD RALPH BRUYERE
Term Expires
03/07/2028
Number of Council Members
7

RICHARD RALPH BRUYERE

Chief

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SANDY WILLIAM BRUYERE

Councillor

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DONALD RAY HOWELLS

Councillor

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ARMAND PAUL JOURDAIN

Councillor

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MARGARET (PEGGY) ELIZABETH LOYIE

Councillor

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LUCILLE ROSE MORRISSEAU

Councillor

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EDWARD WILLIAM YERXA

Councillor

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