M'Chigeeng First Nation, also known as West Bay, is an Ojibwe First Nation in the Manitoulin District of Ontario, Canada. Total registered population as of September, 2007, was 2251 people, of which their on-reserve population was 882. The First Nation have reserved for themselves the 3094.7 ha M'Chigeeng 22 Indian Reserve located on Manitoulin Island.
Governance
M'Chigeeng First Nation leadership are elected on a two-year term. Currently, the First Nation is governed by Chief Isadora Bebamash and 10 Councillors: Brian Bisson, Darren Debassige, Donna Debassige, Martin Debassige, Melanie Debassige, Terry Debassige, Forrest Hare, Elaine Migwans, Victor Migwans and Henry Panamick. The First Nation is a member of the United Chiefs & Councils of Manitoulin Island, a regional tribal Chiefs' council.
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Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, M'Chigeeng, Ontario
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Coordinates: 45°49′39.25″N 82°09′40.5″W / 45.8275694°N 82.16125°W / 45.8275694; -82.16125
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