Supporters are being asked to stand with Tim and Jo-An Ladouceur at 8am on July 13th, at 21 Shebeshong Rd. to prevent their eviction. No Band Members should be evicted in the midst of a pandemic and housing crisis. Band Council should meet with members to discuss their issues. Sign the Petition! to show your… Continue reading
Position paper on the “Shawanaga Cannabis Law No. 1”
The following is a written response to Shawanaga First Nation’s “Cannabis Law No. 1” that has been prepared by the High-Way 69 Medicinal Shop, a medicinal cannabis dispensary that has been operating in Shawanaga First Nation since March of 2020. Note: The PDF of this document can be downloaded here. BACKGROUND TO THE LAW The… Continue reading
Chief Del Riley speaks at rally at Shawanaga Band Office
On March 22nd, 2021, Shawanaga First Nation band members gathered at the High-Way 69 dispensary to protest the March 11th, 2021 raid by the Anishinabek Police Services. The following video includes the entirety of Chief Del Riley’s speech, and a video montage of events.
Draft Shawanaga Cannabis Law
The following is the draft Shawanaga Cannabis Law proposed by Chief and Council.
Kewaquado Homestead Lands Patent
The first pdf deals with Sam Kewaquado trying to get back his Lands Patent granted to his ancestor for service in the War of 1812. These are letters back and forth between the Indian Agent John Daly, E.J. Hosking and Ministry of Highways as well as Indian Affairs discussing land required from the Widow Kewaquado… Continue reading
Tim Ladouceur talks about water issues in Shawanaga First Nation
At the March 22nd rally against the APS raid on High-Way 69 Medicinal Dispensary, Tim Ladouceur notices the water trucks filling up, and gives his understanding of what’s going on.
List of Chiefs and Councils in Shawanaga
Note that Chief Wayne Pamajewon didn’t serve a full month of his term in 1975 as he resigned.
Video interview with Chief Pamajewon on cannabis raid in Shawanaga
On Monday, March 22nd, sat down with Tom Keefer of Dispensing Freedom to discuss the recent APS raid on the High-Way 69 Medicinal dispensary.
Christmas bonus spending in Shawanaga FN
We wouldn’t be surprised if the bonuses and party cost near $70,000. That is a lot of money to spend on a small number of households for one holiday.
Charges filed against Ann Pamajewon
The following is further documentation of the charges against Ann Pamajewon for allegedly defrauding the Shawanaga Health Centre Bingo.