Honouring the Past.

Investing in the Future.

The Coldwater Trust supports the long-term wellbeing of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation through responsible stewardship,  transparency and community investment.

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OUR PURPOSE

A legacy of stewardship.
A future of opportunity.

The Coldwater Trust was established as part of the Coldwater-Narrows settlement to ensure the long term financial wellbeing of our Nation. It is guided by strong governance and a deep responsibility to protect, preserve, and grow for present and future generations.

stewardship

Stewardship

We manage the Trust
with care, integrity, and
for future generations

community

Communnity Growth

We invest in initistives
that strensthen our
Nation and our future.

Our History. Our Journey.

A path shaped by resilience, unity and a vision for the future.

OUR HISTORY
1830

1830

Reserve
Established
Nowash Reserve
is created

1836

1836

Surrender
Dispute
Our Nation did not
surrender the land
at Coldwater.

1990

1990s

Negotiations
Begin
Our Nation asserts
Aboriginal rights
and title.

2011

2011

Settlement
Achieved
The Coldwater-Narrows
Settiement Acteement
is signed

today

Today &

Future

Investing in Our
Community
Building strength.
opportunity and
wellbeing for
generations.

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