The Saugeen First Nation is part of a large group of indigenous people living in modern day Canada. They reside along the Saugeen River and Bruce Peninsula, which are north of Kincardine and relatively close to the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station.
Along with 633 other recognized First Nation governments, they can trace their history back to 1,000 BC when the First Nations had originally settled and built trade routes across the country. In around 1,000 AD, the people of these nations came into contact with European explorers who would eventually discover the great lakes mentioned previously. Some conflict did exist between the two, but when compared to the more violent battles that took place between Native Americans and Colonists, the First Nations were able to better preserve their own identities despite having Europeans settle near them.
Formed in the 1970s and consisting of around 2000 people, the Saugeen First Nation is the main successor of the Chippewas of Saugeen Ojibway Territory or “SON”. They foster a religion that forms a bond with nature and the environment around them, as well as other culture such as traditional dancing and clothing.
In modern times the SFN has formed a strong sense of community, as well as a link to Canada’s government thanks to the Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada. Chief Vernon Roote is the current leader of the Saugeen First Nation, who have been in talks with Ontario Power Generation in recent years about the proposed deep nuclear repository.
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Nuclear Disposal Lake Huron 