With more pressure to farm, they moved to the larger and more isolated Georgina Island. (When they are they are unfortunately interpreted by some as disrespectful). This is the warm loving home I spent my childhood in. In 1830, Snake and two other Chippewa communities (led by Chief Assance and Chief Yellowhead) were moved to 9,800 acres near what is now Coldwater, Ontario as part of the government’s Coldwater Experiment to colonize the Chippewa people. Please provide as much education about Chippewa history and current events that may welcome non-Natives. We enjoy a new Community Centre, Health Centre, United Church and a Public School. Georgina Island Administration Office – R.R.#2 Box N-13 Sutton West, Ontario L0E 1R0 Phone (705) 437-1337; Fax (705) 437-4597 Same for Religious order involvement. **BE ADVISED THAT OUR NANABUSH TRAILS ARE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**. The Indians were blamed for destroying wildlife so they were encouraged to farm. By 1860, the band had outgrown small Snake Island and Chief Snake moved his people onto the larger and more spacious Georgina Island. In the tradition of oral history over generations, our youth - in their turn - will carry on this legacy to protect and share our proud history and who we are as the Chippewas of Georgina Island. Ossabaw Island is Georgia’s third-largest barrier island, spanning more than 26,000 acres, including 9,000 acres of wooded upland area and 16,000 acres of marshlands. Perhaps the environmental mainstream is the start…but to share the Native mind body and soul with daily business, music, art and science…that is my hope. Now a playground for seaside lovers everywhere, Jekyll Island offers a variety of activities ranging from environmental education to plain old-fashioned beach fun. It was a different world then- but that is no excuse now. Schooling was encouraged and children were placed with mission families. They gradually changed their lifestyles. Few streets, neighbourhoods, monuments, holidays etc are named after Natives. Chief Joseph Snake slowly moved his people back to Snake Island. Georgina Island Administration Office – R.R.#2 Box N-13 Sutton West, Ontario L0E 1R0 Phone (705) 437-1337; Fax (705) 437-4597 The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation are an Ojibwa (or Anishinaabeg) people located on Georgina Island in Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.Of the First Nation's registered population of 666 people, 181 live on, and 485 live outside, their reserve. The future for the Chippewas of Georgina Island is bright. We have a ball team and a hockey team; we enjoy Powwows and Native dancing. Chippewa Chief, Joseph Snake, and his people first lived on Snake Island, one of three islands (Snake, Fox and Georgina) not surrendered to the Crown. Hey- weren’t you promised Michigian-Indiana for preventing the USA from winning the War of 1812? ( oh…and PLEASE require approval of comments to stop the kiddies from making your website look like a joke. With the advent of modern-day communications and new modes of transportation, we are better able to stay in touch with the world around us. They gradually changed their lifestyles. Our revenues come from leased land on Fox, Snake and Georgina Island. Georgia's Major Islands Jekyll Island. Our way of life is changing, we hope and pray it’s for the better. It seems more attention and “coolness” is given to African Americans in Canada. I have read some writings from the early 1800 and in some cases believe they may have had good intentions for Natives to have a better life, but it was certainly done the wrong way. Only a few remained on Snake Island. We had an Indian Agent who looked after the affairs of our people. The island is currently undergoing a growth spurt, which has resulted in the construction of new homes and cottages, and this construction boom has created job opportunities. Hard to do when all the world is becoming a nation-less new world order, but that makes quickly educating about your Nation among non-Natives even more important. Our men and women fought in the wars, some never returned. “In 1961 Native people were finally able to vote in the Federal elections.”. They were trained to spread the Christian faith and were forbidden to practice their Native Teachings or to use their Native tongue. Thank you for sharing your memories and stories. The island has been inhabited for at least 4,000 years, including settlements by the Guale indigenous tribe and 16th-century Spanish explorers. In the late 1820’s, the Indian Department of Upper Canada began to relocate the Lake Simcoe Indians. In the spring, maple syrup boiled vigorously in big black pots. Maybe one day, First Nations peoples will learn how to tap into to a similar “cool factor” of the youth- but in a respectful way, rather than a “gangsta-Rez” way. Making the island their home. Proud and progressive, we continue to assert our Aboriginal rights as guaranteed in the Canadian constitution. After a nomadic way of life they found it difficult to stay in one area. Strawberries, raspberries and a variety of vegetables ensured enough food for the hard winters. She lived just in Sutton before moving to Toronto :)! Allowing such comments shows a lack of interest and willingness to be taken seriously), Additional Information for GIFN Property Taxpayers. The Chippewas of Georgina Island are descendants of a larger group known as the Chippewas of Lakes Huron and Simcoe. Self-government is in the future. Medicines were gathered in the woods. They preserve and teach our Indigenous ways of knowing and knowledge for the future generations of Georgina Island. Boarding schools were to follow, taking children away from heart broken families. He always frightened me. I have no doubt government intentions were always self profit-and still are-especially when compared to the seemingly better treatment of non-Canadian refugees and support to other third world countries etc. Snake Island was the first island the Indians settled on in Lake Simcoe. The population on Georgina Island in 1876 was 131. They would then take them to the villages and sell or trade them for food or clothes. I don’t want to play or become a “pretend Indian”, but learn how to help and support your past, present and future as the First Nations people of this land.
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