Person Record

Metadata

Name

Akiwenzie, Joseph V.

Other Names

Joe Akiwenzie

Deceased

April 10, 1991

Father

Peter Akiwenzie

Mother

Hannah Sandy

Spouse

Irene Jones, m. July 11, 1932

Children

Joseph had six children and was Papa to at least twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

Relationships

Brothers: Norval Michael Akiwenzie, Ernest Akiwenzie, Michael Akiwenzie.

Occupation

Joseph served on the Council of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. first as a councillor from 1956-1960. He was also elected Chief of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, serving from 1967 to 1968.

He supported surrounding communities in many ways as well, as a member of the Rotary Club, Bruce Trail Association, Bruce Conservation and Tourist Association, Children's Aid Society, and many more organizations through which he helped others.

Places

Joseph V. Akiwenzie resided at Neyaashiinigmiing (also known as Cape Croker), Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.
Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Sources

Sources:

(a) Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation: Chief and Council - History. https://www.nawash.ca/chief-council/chief-and-council-history, accessed July 5, 2021.

(b) "Joseph Akiwenzie" obituary, Bruce County Genealogical Society Surname Collection.

(c) "Joe Akiwenzie" obituary, Bruce County Genealogical Society Surname Collection.