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Shawanaga First Nation
R. R. #1
NOBEL, ON
POG 1GO

Chief Patricia Pawis
Ph: (705) 366-2526
Fax: (705) 366-2740
pawis345@msn.com
On-Reserve Population:  89 ( INAC, 1991)
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Land Base: Shawanaga 17 - 3377ha, Naiscoutaing 17A - 1006ha, Naiscoutaing 17B - 72ha

Languages
Linguistic Affiliation: Algonkian (Ojibway)
Mother Tongue:

  • English 82%
  • Aboriginal 6%
  • English & Aboriginal 12%
  • French & Other 0%

    • Affiliations
    Independent

    Electoral Ridings
    (F) Parry Sound - Muskoka
    (P) Parry Sound

     
    Historical Notes

    Prior to European contact (circa 1650-1760), the Southeastern Ojibway lived a nomadic existence, depending on trading, fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering for their livelihood. The Shawanaga Ojibway are descendants of the Southeastern Ojibway, and live within the boundaries of the territory described by the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850.
     
     

    Industries

    Two thirds of the work force is involved in the service sector, divided equally between government and non-government services. The rest is concentrated in the construction and trade industries. Local industries include a tourist lodge and marina.

     
     

    Educational Facilities

    Elementary

    • students bused to Nobel

    Secondary

    • students bused to Parry Sound
     
     

    Community Services and Facilities

    • fire station, fire truck
    • community hall, museum
    • homemakers program, home support program
    • baseball diamond, playground area
    • NNADAP worker
    • Community Health Representative, education counsellor
    • Child Welfare Committee, Education Committee
    • Library
    • Ontario First Nations Policing Arrangements - one constable
     
     

    Communications

    • telephone - Bell Canada
    • radio - CKLP, service from Parry Sound
    • newspapers - daily from Parry Sound
    • television - CKVR, CKCO, MCTV, service from Sudbury
     
     

    Utilities

    • water - centralized water main system; also private wells
    • sewage - private septic tanks
    • energy/electricity - Ontario Hydro
     
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