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About
Sheshatshiu is a First Nation community adjacent to North West River, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The next nearest town and airport is 32 Kilometres south in Happy Valley, Goose Bay, Labrador. Sheshatshiu is a federal reserve that occupies the lands bordering on the North West River that narrowly divides Grand Lake (Kakatshuuthsishtun) and Lake Melville (Atatshuninipeku). On the opposite side of the river sits the town of North West River. SIFN is formally represented by the Innu Nation that comprises over 3,200 people, most of whom live in the two Innu communities of Sheshatshiu and Natuashish. Today, Sheshatshiu has a population of about 1950 people and the nation is governed by Chief Eugene Hart and six Counsellors; three male and three female.
The word “Innu” means “human being” and the Innu language is known as “Innu aimum” an Algonquian language that is a member of the Cree – Montagnais – Naskapi dialect. It is unrelated to the neighbouring Inuit languages. The arrival of European missionaries in the 18th century had a profound influence on Innu spiritual and cultural life. Today the religion is predominantly Roman Catholic but traditional beliefs based on the natural world continue to this day. In a beautiful natural setting this is a community that supports their youth, who comprise over 50% of the population. The modern public school in the heart of the community employs cultural sensitivity to the Innu traditions and language. The Innu has great respect for its elders who share their wisdom and traditional practices with their youth.
Contact
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GV57+C5 Sheshatshiu, Newfoundland and Labrador
Sheshatshui, NL A0P 1M0
Canada - https://sheshatshiuinnufirstnation.com/