Residential School Site Search Near Chapleau
Members of three First Nations are working together to investigate the grounds of the former St. John’s Residential School.
Economic Development Specialist Intern
Reporting to the Early Learning Coordinator, the Early Learning Assistant works in collaboration with staff and supervisors when working with families and children, connecting with the community, and assuming childcare responsibilities related to the day-to-day operations of the day care center.
Draft Election Law
This Law has been developed to assist the Brunswick House First Nation (BHFN) in implementing its respective commitments to itself, to the membership and to the Creator. From a traditional perspective, the purpose of this Law is to assist BHFN in demonstrating by example the merits of
moving the community away from the effects of fear and towards spiritual love, as demonstrated by the Sacred Tree of Life.
Election 2025: Candidate Platforms
Notice is hereby given to the Electors of the Brunswick House First Nation that a Poll will be held to elect a Chief and six (6) Councillors on Friday the 15th day of August 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the COMMUNITY HALL.
Residential School Site Search
Please be aware that a specialized team called “Historic Human Remains Detection Dogs” will be working in the areas pertaining to the former St. John’s IRS to aid in the site searches for the children who never came home.
Vote on Building Concept
Brunswick House First Nation invites all community members to review and provide feedback on a proposed concept for a new Band Administration/Commercial Building.
Calling all Candidates
As we prepare for the upcoming Band Elections at Brunswick House, we invite all chief and council candidates to share their platforms with our community. This is an excellent opportunity to communicate your vision, goals, and plans for leadership.
Member Search
Brunswick House First Nation is searching for several band members we’ve lost contact with over the years due to the historic displacement, including those caused by the creation of the Chapleau Game Preserve. If you are one of the individuals listed—or know someone who might be—please contact our Band Membership Administrator. Your help in reconnecting our community is deeply appreciated.
Update on Land Mapping
Members are invited to get an update on our recent land mapping and proposed no-go zones and share your feedback to help share next steps. Join us June 28 @ 1pm (on Zoom)
Notice of Election Resources
Election resources, including Nomination Forms, Voter Declaration Forms, and other relevant documents, are now available for download. Contact the Band Office during regular business hours for printed copies.
Summer Student
Brunswick House First Nation is a proud and vibrant Indigenous community committed to supporting our youth and fostering opportunities for growth, learning, and cultural connection. We are seeking motivated and community-minded student to join our team for the summer.
Off-Reserve Member Engagement
Off-reserve members of BHFN will have the opportunity to meet during these engagement sessions to discuss a variety of community projects.
Notice of Nomination Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Brunswick House First
Nation will be held at the Community Centre on Thursday, the 26th day of June
2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the position of Chief and Councillors, on the Band Council of the
said Band, for the next ensuing term.
St. John’s Residential School Initiative
The St. John’s Chapleau Indian Residential School Initiative is a collaboration between Chapleau Cree, Chapleau Ojibwe, and Brunswick House First Nations, working to uncover the truth of the St. John’s Chapleau Indian Residential School that operated at two school sites from 1907-1948 in Chapleau, ON.
Draft Building Plans
Here are plans for new concept/idea for a Band Administration/Commercial Building here in the BHFN community.