Map is based on the traditional knowledge of the elders of the Saugeen Ojibway Nations and current research. It shows the territory and treaty areas of the Saugeen Ojibway peoples, who have inhabited the Bruce Peninsula and areas to the south of it for thousands of years. Sauking Neyashing translated means “homeland of the Saugeen Nations, this beautiful land partially surrounded by water.” As well as current reserve lands, the Saugeen Ojibway Nations (composed of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and the Saugeen Ojibway Unceded First Nation) share a hunting ground known as Nitaagekamiing, which is bounded on three sides by the national park. The First Nations collectively launched a land claim in 1994 for part of their traditional territories, claiming breach of trust by the Canadian government in meeting its obligation to protect Aboriginal lands. The claim seeks return of lands that remain unsold and financial compensation for the loss of use of the peninsula.
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