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.

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Stewardship

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

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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
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1830

Reserve
Established
Nowash Reserve
is created

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1836

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

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1990s

Negotiations
Begin
Our Nation asserts
Aboriginal rights
and title.

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2011

Settlement
Achieved
The Coldwater-Narrows
Settiement Acteement
is signed

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Today &

Future

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

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