About Us

The Aamjiwnaang First Nation (formally known as Chippewas of Sarnia) is a First Nations community of about 2500 Chippewa (Ojibwe) Aboriginal peoples  (900 of which live on Reserve). We are located on the St. Clair River, 3 miles south of the southern tip of Lake Huron in the city limits of Sarnia southwestern Ontario, Canada – just across the United States border from Port Huron, Michigan.
Our heritage language is Ojibwa.
The name Aamjiwnaang, (pronounced am-JIN-nun) means “at the spawning stream.”

 

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Office Closures – June 22, 2026

Reminder that all Band Buildings will be closed, Monday, June 22nd, 2026, for Solidarity Day. All buildings will resume regular hours on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. Have a safe and happy long weekend!

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Aamjiwnaang Pow Wow

**Please see the map layouts of the pow wow grounds.** – We ask that no one sets up seating until after 4pm on Friday to allow our public works crew to finish setting up. – Chairs only under the Agwazhe (Arbour) – We have a new general parking area with access to the pow wow

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