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Sheguiandah First Nation’s reserve covers a land area of 20.77 sq. km. or 8.0 sq. mi. This Nation is a signatory to the Manitoulin Island Treaty. Our history and traditions are rooted in the Odawa, Ojibway and Potawatomi Nations of Mnidoo Mnising, and our official languages are Anishnaabemowin and English. As of January 2024, the Nation has an approximate total of 548 registered members.
Traditionally, the name Sheguiandah has gone by many meaning and translations. A story was shared years ago by an elder of Sheguiandah First Nation on the meaning of Sheguiandah and the logo for Sheguiandah First Nation. She stated that this cove has always been occupied by our people for ages. This is her story.
“In days of the voyageur, our location was the route traders and explorers. A Frenchman by the name of Seguian, being the leader decided to stay in our cove because of early freeze up. Our winters being harsh, had stayed and traded in his merchandise from his canoes for fish. Our language being very similar to that of the tail end of any fish She-guan and endah meaning home of is what Sheguiandah means today.”
Our logo, is represented by turtle meaning world and a triangle symbolizes basic elements for life (earth, water and air). The triangle also represents the Teepee we live in.
This teaching was told to this member by David Ogemah, one of the first members of Sheguiandah First Nation.
(Story as written by Clara Kageshegongai, granddaughter of David Ogemah, member of Sheguiandah Indian Reserve, for the purpose of Sheguiandah’s history.)
Today, Sheguiandah First Nation is proud community. Each year the community celebrates events such as the yearly pow wow and shta- tha-haa days. We believe in honouring and protecting our sacred gift of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. These gifts have been our way of life for millennia. It is our responsibility to maintain the gifts of the land and foster harmony amongst our peoples so that future generations will benefit.
We hope that you will enjoy our website.
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