Shawanaga First Nation
| Shawanaga First Nation | |
|---|---|
| Type | First Nation government |
Shawanaga First Nation is a First Nation community.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- August 2013: Shawanaga First Nation launched a food box service in the spring of 2013 based on the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre model.[2]
- September 2013: This community's health centre participated in a 2013 initiative to promote Nordic pole walking.[3]
- January 2014: Shawanaga First Nation hosted a cooking session as part of the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit outreach program.[4]
- June 2015: The community has enacted its own Land Code. Its lands along Highway 69 are immune from being expropriated by the provincial government.[5]
- March 2018: The community participated in consultations regarding the transition to Indigenous-led child well-being services.[6]
- September 2018: The community co-hosted the 2018 Robinson Huron Treaty gathering from September 21 to 23. The gathering took place near the southern border of the treaty territory within this community.[7]
- October 2018: The community placed a hold on the opening of cannabis retail outlets pending a local referendum. Leadership is considering the development of a grow-op to address reported shortages of legal marijuana. The community aims to mitigate risks such as increased traffic by designating specific locations for future cannabis businesses.[8]
- May 2019: This community is one of the five First Nations that send students to Parry Sound High School.[9]
- January 2020: The community is part of the service area for Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[10]
- September 2020: The community is part of the jurisdictional area served by Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[11]
- March 2021: Shawanaga First Nation is one of the neighbouring communities served by Anishinabek Police Service constable Sheema Osipenko.[12]
- April 2021: The community is served by the newly recognized child welfare authority as of April 2021.[13]
- June 2021: The community is the home nation of Grandmother Kim, who is participating in the Wisdom of Kinship opening.[14]
- September 2021: The community is one of six First Nations served by the designated Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services agency.[15]
- March 2022: The community is the home of Nathan Pamajewon, an intern involved in the Water First Education & Training Inc. program.[16]
- August 2022: The community's leader, Adam Pawis, serves as the chair for the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association.[17]
- September 2022: The community is served by Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[18]
- November 2022: The community is served by the Orange Standard Service Delivery Model developed by Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[19]
- April 2023: Francis Pegahmagabow was born in this community and learned to hunt and fish there. Actor Keenan Keeshig also grew up in this community.[20]
- August 2023: This community holds an ownership stake in Shwe Miikaan.[21]
- January 2025: Jennifer Taback, who designed a logo for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is a member of this community.[22]
- February 2025: The community was included in the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850 following a council in Penetanguishene.[23]
- June 2025: This First Nation is a co-owner of Shwe Miikaan, which employs community members for construction work.[24]
- August 2025: The community is included in the coverage area served by Vicki Christie through The Pathway Helper program.[25]
- March 2026: The community is part of a group of 11 First Nations collaborating with Hydro One on energy infrastructure. Leadership advocates for long-term involvement in the management of energy assets within their traditional lands.[26]
- March 2026: It is the home community of Jennifer Taback, the co-CEO of Design de Plume.[27]
- May 2026: Francis Pegahmagabow was raised on this territory by an Elder and his wife who were traditionalists.[28]
- August 2026: The community is a partner in the Shwe Miikaan Miller company along with Magnetawan First Nation and Henvey Inlet First Nation. Chief Adam Pawis attended the August 2026 celebration marking the start of the Britt Area Maintenance Contract.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Magnetawan First Nation hosts a celebration of partnership and a historic new contract", Anishinabek News, 29 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Healthy eating in a box", Anishinabek News, 16 August 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pole walking a better workout", Anishinabek News, 19 September 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Health unit offers cooking classes", Anishinabek News, 13 January 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Magnetawan First Nation approves its Land Code", Anishinabek News, 23 June 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Waabnoong Bemjiwang Child Well-Being working to bring kids home", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Renewing our Relations’ is this year’s theme for the annual Robinson Huron Treaty gathering", Anishinabek News, 20 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘I don’t believe we’re ready at all’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief on new cannabis legislation", Anishinabek News, 19 October 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘…We’re not being heard,’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief on recent provincial education cuts", Anishinabek News, 14 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ministry approves agency advancement", Anishinabek News, 31 January 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services to meet with Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues", Anishinabek News, 10 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New Anishinabek Police Service constable looks forward to serving her community of Wasauksing", Anishinabek News, 5 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Circle of History made with Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services", Anishinabek News, 20 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Call for Submissions for Wisdom of Kinship Group Exhibition", Anishinabek News, 30 June 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Six First Nations celebrate Niijaansinaanik Indigenous Child Welfare Agency designation", Anishinabek News, 22 September 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for Water Treatment Plant Operators", Anishinabek News, 22 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rama First Nation conference to focus on Indigenous procurement in Ontario", Anishinabek News, 15 August 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Niijaansinaanik Orange Standard: Redesigning child well-being", Anishinabek News, 13 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The new Orange Standard is a redesign of child well-being", Anishinabek News, 4 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Francis Pegahmagabow brought to life on stage for next generation", Anishinabek News, 5 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "SNC-Lavalin signs Co-Operation Agreement with Anishinabek-owned construction company to pursue Highway 69 widening project in Ontario", Anishinabek News, 11 August 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation designer creates new logo for Maple Leafs’ Indigenous Celebration Game", Anishinabek News, 20 January 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene: Missing the Mark", Anishinabek News, 3 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Successes of Indigenous construction company provided at Niagara Falls conference", Anishinabek News, 4 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Conference attendees provided details on program involving well-being workers on police calls", Anishinabek News, 15 August 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations support transmission line deemed as priority project by Ontario government", Anishinabek News, 6 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe entrepreneur details importance of small businesses at Indigenous business forum", Anishinabek News, 16 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The care of the Udjibbom", Anishinabek News, 11 May 2026 (archived copy; original article).