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Beausoleil First Nation, Christian Island

Lands and Resources

Jan 22, 2021
 
The Beausoleil First Nation Lands Department is dedicated to the membership of Beausoleil First Nation, present and future. We will respect our lands and environment by assisting our members with all aspects to land. We will do so by providing the highest quality of service using the most effective lands management practices while maintaining and respecting the vision of our community.
 
SERVICES
 
  • Lands Transactions;
  • Leasing;
  • Surveys;
  • GIS;
  • Species at Risk;
  • Environmental Management;
  • Forestry;
  • Land Use Planning;
  • Commissioning;
 
LANDS TRANSACTIONS
 
Our department can assist with your lands transactions, such as Land Transfers; Transfer of Lawful Possession (Please note: that we have a policy to follow when it comes to Transferring a Lawful Possession. In addition to this policy the Lands Department will require a written request to initiate a Land Transfer. The Transferor is also required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding prior to executing the documents). under a Will or Intestacy; etc. Call us and we can assist you!
 
LEASING
 
Since 1956, Christian Island has offered cottage leasing. There are 184 lots located on the northern side of the island, known as Big Sand Bay. Of these 184 lots there are only a few vacant lots available for leasing. We also have a cottage subdivision on the southern part of the island known as the Lighthouse Point. All of those, 105 lots, are currently leased. We, in the Lands Department, also assist in the management of First Nation members leasing activities. 
 
SURVEYS
 
Occasionally the Lands Department receives extra funding to assist members with an Accredited Survey. An Application for Funding for Survey Requests can be picked up in the Lands Department. Please note that if you are making a request for a survey, the assistance is an advance, of sorts. The advance requires 100% payback from the applicant. This application is also used for Boundary Location. It is important to note that when an Individual Land Holder requests for a Boundary Location, our office requires the request to be in writing from all interested parties and includes applicable fees.
 
STAFF
 
Lands Manager Jane Copegog 705-247-8981 Ext. 256 jcopegog@chimnissing.ca
Compliance Supervisor Mike Smith 705-247-8986 Ext. 254 msmith@chimnissing.ca
Lands Officer Crystal Roote 705-247-8977 Ext. 257 croote@chimnissing.ca
Lands Compliance Officer Dana Monague 705-247-8974 Ext. 242 danamonague@chimnissing.ca
Lands Compliance Officer Marcella Sunday 705-247-2872 Ext. 234 marcella.sunday@chimnissing.ca
Climate Liaison Chantel Desrochers 705-247-8972 chantel@chimnissing.ca
 
NOTICE TO BIG SAND BAY COTTAGERS
 
As you have noticed, the Beach Rule signs have been posted at all entranceways to Big Sand Bay. We request that everyone be mindful of the beach rules and enjoy your Big Sand Bay experience!!
The Lands Department however, has been reviewing issues that have been raised regarding the beach rules that are being implemented at Big Sand Bay beach.
By implementing these rules, it is not the intention of the Lands Office or the Beausoleil First Nation to discriminate against anyone with disability issues. We acknowledge that some of the issues concerning access for persons with disabilities needs to be addressed further and some accommodations made.
Therefore, as directed by Chief and Council of Beausoleil First Nation, and until such time as a solid plan is developed, lessees who have accessibility issues may be granted consideration to some of the rules posted. The lessee can apply to the First Nation Lands Department to be permitted to keep some of their personal items on the beach, ie. an umbrella and chair, or permitted the use of a golf-cart on the beach. Please note: the permitted use of the items listed will be for the benefit of the person named on the approval. The Lands Office will review each request on a case-by-case basis. Further, such requests must be made in writing to the Lands Office or the applicant can make an appointment to meet with any member of the Lands Department (See Jane, Crystal or Mike) This permitting system will be in place for the duration of the 2013 summer season only.
All other items, such as boats, waverunners, sailboats must be removed from the public beach area.
We further request that all permanent and/or semi-permanent structures (storage boxes/containers, benches, winches etc.) be removed immediately. Any items that are not previously approved by the Lands Department to remain on the beach will be confiscated at the owner's expense.
 
SOME HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN ISLAND
 
Please don't get confused, the island goes by many names. The main one is Christian Island. However the name of the First Nation is Beausoleil. Some of the community members also refer to it as Chimnissing which in our Native Language means "Big Island".
We are situated 1.5 hours drive north of Toronto. We are located in the heart of Georgian Bay, just a short 20 minute ferry ride from the mainland.
We have it all! White, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a rich marine heritage that includes great shipwrecks! Gordon Lightfoot has personally enjoyed the beautiful scenery and waters of the area (so much so he has even written a song called "Christian Island").
The recorded history of Christian Island dates back to the Huron Indians and Jesuit ruins at St. Marie II, erected in the 1600s. The island is home to the Beausoleil First Nation people.
 
 

Source: http://chimnissing.ca/lands.html