- Description
- Functions as the governing office for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements provided by UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, headquarters in M'Chigeeng, ph: 705-377-7135 fx: 705-377-5583
- Child and Family services provided by Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services, Head Office in Wiikwemkoong, ph 705-859-2100
- Serviced by air through Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport
- Hosts an annual Traditional Pow Wow in Aug
- Serves as home to three of Manitoulin's tourist attractions: the world's largest peace pipe, dream catcher and hand drum
- Offers a community-owned Nimkii Makwa Convenience Store and Gas Bar
- Provides health care services through the Zhiibaahaasing Health Clinic under Mnaamodzawin Health Services
- Offers a Community Complex to host cultural events and community activities
- Community has plans to develop a community camping facility in the historic original territory on Cockburn Island
- Chief Irene Kells has been serving as Chief of the community for 29 years as of 2020
- Comments
- Chief and 3 Band Council members elected every 3 years under the Custom Electoral System; next election Sep 2024
- Eligibility
- Members of Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
- Application Process
- Call for information
- Office
- 705-283-3963 - Band Office
- Fax
- 705-283-3964
- zhiiband@manitoulin.net
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 1
c/o Band Office
Zhiibaahaasing, ON, P0P 1Y0
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Kevin Mossip, Senior Band Councillor
Email: kmossip34@yahoo.com - Band Manager
- Bobbi-Sue Kells-Riberdy
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- No documents required
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- September 20, 2022
- Address
- Band Office, 36 Sagon Rd
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation, ON, P0P 1Y0- Band Office is located at Sagon Rd in the community of Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
- Community is located in NW corner of Manitoulin Island and N off Hwy 540
- Accessible via Sheshegwaning Rd through Sheshegwaning First Nation
- Consists of two main parcels of land - Zhiibaahaasing 19A, the main reserve, located on Manitoulin Island with an area of approx 6.08 sq km and Zhiibaahaasing 19 with a land area of approx 3.5 sq km in the NW section of Cockburn Island
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon - Service Area(s)
- Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
