Gordon Waindubence (Sheguiandah First Nation)
| Gordon Waindubence | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis |
Gordon Waindubence was the late Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- Home community: Sheguiandah First Nation[2]
- January 2022: He served as a constant presence at Anishinabek Nation assemblies held in locations ranging from Lake Nipigon to Golden Lake. He advocated for the use of the Dodemaag system and traditional stand-up elections to replace the secret-ballot processes of the Indian Act. He carved the Eagle Staff used by the Anishinabek Nation and played a key role in the creation of the Ngo Dwe Waangizid preamble. He was a member of Sheguiandah First Nation and was known by the name Shiikenh. He fashioned a skylit roundhouse for his home community. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[2]
- March 2025: He was the father of Chop Waindubence. He famously encouraged people to act according to their cultural identity rather than following the Indian Act. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sheguiandah First Nation Nini shares teachings on implementing the Doodem System of Governance", Anishinabek News, 3 March 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Shiikenh: ‘Act Indian, not Indian Act!’", Anishinabek News, 12 January 2022 (archived copy; original article).