Windigo First Nations Council is a non-political Chiefs Council in northwestern Ontario, Canada, serving its member First Nations.[1]
The council was organized in 1983. The organization is directed by the Chiefs of the member First Nations who form the Board of Directors. Like many of the regional tribal councils, Windigo First Nations Council is a member of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
1979: the scope of the company expanded in its range of projects undertaken and services provided to the communities and to reflect this change, the company became the Windigo Project Development Area.
December 1994: Koocheching First Nation was recognized as an associate member of the Council — associate members received limited services delivery and participation in the Council.
1995: Saugeen withdrew from membership in all political organizations, including Windigo First Nations Council.
2000: Whitewater Lake First Nation joined the Council.
