Sheguiandah First Nation
| Sheguiandah First Nation | |
|---|---|
| Type | First Nation government |
Sheguiandah First Nation is a First Nation community.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- April 2013: The community expressed interest in how a First Nation citizenship law would be recognized and upheld. As of April 2013, a session was held here to discuss the Governance Agreement under negotiation with Canada.[2]
- April 2016: A group of energy marketers targeted the community, leading to complaints about significantly higher electricity bills. Chief Andrew Aguonie noted that some residents saw monthly energy costs rise from $300 to $1000 after signing contracts.[3]
- April 2017: The community was led by Georgina Thompson, who served three terms as Chief and three terms as a councillor. The community received condolences from the Anishinabek Nation in April 2017.[4]
- July 2017: The community is the home nation of the Williams family of artists. Citizens of this nation travel to different regions to share and sell traditional handcrafts.[5]
- June 2020: The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly gathered at Sheguiandah First Nation on June 6, 2012, to ratify the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin.[6]
- January 2021: The community is home to Sarah Williams, who was recognized for her work with local youth.[7]
- June 2021: The Chiefs-in-Assembly met in this community on June 6, 2012, to proclaim the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin.[8]
- November 2021: A Pipe Ceremony was held in this community on June 6, 2012, to confirm the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin.[9]
- November 2021: Gordon Waindubence passed away at his residence in this community surrounded by his family.[10]
- January 2022: Gordon Waindubence constructed a skylit roundhouse in this community. The community was referred to by Gordon Waindubence as the centre of the universe.[11]
- June 2022: A pipe ceremony was held in this community on June 6, 2012, to confirm the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin.[12]
- July 2023: Sheguiandah First Nation is the home community of traditional teacher Chop Waindubence.[13]
- December 2023: This community is the birthplace and home of Aaron Bowerman.[14]
- April 2024: The musician Graeme Jonez is a member of this community.[15]
- December 2024: The community is the home First Nation of hockey player Holden Rogers.[16]
- January 2025: The community is the home of musician Graeme Jonez.[17]
- March 2025: The community is the home of Chop Waindubence, who presented teachings on traditional governance at a 2025 summit. The late Gordon Waindubence was a member of this First Nation.[18]
- October 2025: As of October 2025, the community is identified as a partner of the Indigenous Children's Eye Examinations Initiative for delivering eye examinations.[19]
- September 2026: The community is one of 18 First Nations located within the Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron Region. It has a total population of approximately 500 citizens, with about 220 people residing on the reserve. As of September 2026, the community is working to rename its pow wow grounds to Cultural Grounds. The community features an old cemetery with monuments dating back to the 1800s.[20]
- October 2026: The community is the home of award-winning young writer Damian-James Waindubence.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "First Nations teen wins provincial accolade for poem about late cousin", Anishinabek News, 5 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Communities talk constitution", Anishinabek News, 30 April 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘No Trespassing’ for door to door energy salespeople", Anishinabek News, 19 April 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former Chief Georgina Thompson passes into the Spirit World", Anishinabek News, 10 April 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The revival of beading crafts welcome at pow-wows", Anishinabek News, 21 July 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "June 6: A time to reflect on the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin and Ngo Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe", Anishinabek News, 6 June 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Heroes in Health Awards presented at 6th annual health conference", Anishinabek News, 22 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Celebrating June 6, the Anishinabek’s national holiday", Anishinabek News, 6 June 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation Chiefs proclaim new holiday Anishinaabe Giizhigad", Anishinabek News, 17 November 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis Gordon Waindubence begins his journey into the Spirit World", Anishinabek News, 24 November 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Shiikenh: ‘Act Indian, not Indian Act!’", Anishinabek News, 12 January 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation celebrates inaugural Anishinaabe Giizhigad", Anishinabek News, 6 June 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Magnetawan First Nation Cultural Teachings gathering features clan teachings", Anishinabek News, 4 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation welcomes new advisory council", Anishinabek News, 1 December 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sheguiandah member tops Indigenous music charts with song titled The Flood", Anishinabek News, 9 April 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations forward leading Brock Badgers in scoring", Anishinabek News, 3 December 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sheguiandah First Nation musician releases new single", Anishinabek News, 31 January 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sheguiandah First Nation Nini shares teachings on implementing the Doodem System of Governance", Anishinabek News, 3 March 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Helping little eyes see big things", Anishinabek News, 28 October 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chief spearheading various new initiatives in Sheguiandah First Nation", Anishinabek News, 21 September 2026 (archived copy; original article).