Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation facts for kids
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| People | Innu |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Sheshatshiu |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Land | |
| Reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 8.04 km2 |
| Population (2019) | |
| On reserve | 1600 |
| On other land | 9 |
| Off reserve | 196 |
| Total population | 1805 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Eugene Hart |
| Website | |
| sheshatshiu.ca | |
The Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation is a group of First Nations people. They live in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Their main community is called Sheshatshiu.
About the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation
The Sheshatshiu Innu are part of the larger Innu people. They have their own government, known as a band government. This government helps manage their community and affairs.
Their Home and Leaders
The main home for the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation is a place called Sheshatshiu 3. This area became a special federal reserve in 2006. A reserve is land set aside for First Nations people.
The leader of the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation is called a chief. The current chief is Eugene Hart. He became chief in 2015.
Population and History
In September 2019, there were 1,805 people registered with the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation. Most of them live on their reserve land.
The Innu people in Labrador officially became "status Indians" in 2002. This means they are recognized under the Indian Act. The Indian Act is a Canadian law about First Nations people.
