Shuniah
Shuniah is a municipality in Northwestern Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- June 2016: The community elected Wendy Landry as its mayor in 2014. The Shuniah Youth Centre was developed through the efforts of Wendy Landry.[2]
- June 2016: The municipality elected Wendy Landry as its first First Nations woman mayor in 2014. The Shuniah Youth Centre was developed through the efforts of Wendy Landry.[3]
- April 2018: The community is slated to receive a boost in internet speeds through a provincial investment in TBaytel infrastructure. Mayor Wendy Landry noted that the funding will specifically help residents living in beach areas.[4]
- September 2019: The Mayor of this community participated in a 2019 leadership luncheon to advocate for the needs of Northwestern Ontario municipalities.[5]
- November 2021: As of November 2021, the community is experiencing population growth and requires expanded services to support new and aging residents. Local leaders are seeking provincial partnerships to build a seniors complex or apartment buildings for long-term care. Businesses in the township have faced challenges due to being bypassed by the four-lane Highway 11-17.[6]
- May 2024: The Waasigan Transmission Line is scheduled to begin in this community and extend westward. The town's mayor participated in the signing ceremony for the Chi Mino Ozhitoowin and Confederation College partnership.[7]
- July 2024: The Waasigan Transmission Line project involves a transmission line starting at the Lakehead Transformer Station in this community.[8]
- November 2024: The community hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Waasigan Transmission Line in November 2024. The Lakehead Transformer Station is located within this municipality.[9]
- May 2025: The municipality is led by Mayor Wendy Landry.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "‘It’s been an honour to be a part of the important conversations that are shaping the north,’ says Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association president", Anishinabek News, 8 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Successful Anishnaabe women honoured with Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards", Anishinabek News, 13 June 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee congratulates Anishinabek Nation women on winning Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards", Anishinabek News, 27 June 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation to receive increased connectivity through provincial funding", Anishinabek News, 11 April 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Recent Community Leader meeting opportunity to address lack of political attention in Northern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 6 September 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Shuniah township leader and council discuss long-term care, local business, education with NDP leader", Anishinabek News, 19 November 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New Chi Mino Ozhitoowin and Confederation College training partnership announced", Anishinabek News, 17 May 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin celebrates grand opening", Anishinabek News, 18 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation partners with Hydro One Inc. to bring clean electricity to northwestern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 29 November 2024 (archived copy; original article).