Mixed reactions on Walpole Island First Nation over new federal riding name – CBC
Apr 07, 2025
Redrawn electoral boundaries has Walpole FN included in Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong riding
From positive feedback, to a feeling of disappointment, there are mixed reactions on Walpole Island First Nation over the use of its traditional name in the federal electoral riding Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong.
Bkejwanong is the traditional name of Walpole Island First Nation. The territory’s Chief said she’d like to hear more people use that name when referring to the land.
