Sheshatshui
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The community of Sheshatshui is one of only two Innu communities located in Labrador. It is important to note that Innu and Inuit are two separate aboriginal groups with distinct language and culture. Sheshatshui is located where the waters of Grand Lake flow into Lake Melville at North West River. It offers many and varied scenic panoramas as well as unsurpassed snowmobiling and boating opportunities. The wilds of Labrador are at your doorstep. Sheshatshui is thirty-five kilometres from Happy Valley/Goose Bay and is connected by a paved all-weather highway and a groomed skidoo trail. HV/GB is the "hub" of Labrador and offers almost all modern conveniences. Happy Valley/Goose Bay has a population of 8,500. Sheshatshui has a population of 1,250. Sheshatshui is currently dealing with problems similar to most native communities in Canada. The community is also poised to take a larger role in self government; notably in the areas of schooling, policing, and health care. Attendance at school is the largest problem facing education. Innu-aimun is still the first language in the community.
Power: Nfld and Labrador Hydro service comes from Churchill
Falls. (the lowest rates in
Atlantic Canada)
Water: Community water and sewer.
Fuel: Electric heat and wood stoves.
Air: Goose Bay airport is 35 km away.
Marine: Marine Atlantic ferry from
Cartwright to Goose Bay. June to November. Trip
takes 36 hours.
Land: Highway: All weather gravel road to Churchill Falls and Labrador City. Distance 500 km.
Local: Trucks, cars and skidoos. Taxis: Return trip service to HV/GB available for $46.
Telephone:
Aliant Telecom - NewTel
Radio/TV:
CBC radio from Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Local community radio station (in Innu-Aimun, French and English).
Cable TV, 18 channels.
Mail: Post office across the river in North West River. Postal Code A0P 1M0
Medical: Health Labrador Corporation clinic with 1 doctor, 4 nurses and 1 dentist Charles J. Andrew Treatment Centre
Health Labrador Corporation Hospital in HVGB
Religion: Most religious denominations served in
HV/GB
RCMP: Presently serviced from HV/GB. Plans for permanent detachment in the
community as well as local policing in the near future.
Retail Outlets: One confectionary store in the community. Grocery store and gas station
available in NWR. All amenities available in HV/GB.
Accommodations: No local accommodations. Bed and Breakfast in
NWR.
Sports, Recreation & Leisure: In Shetshatshui: Youth Center, Outdoor Rink and Baseball Field. Plans for Playground.
In HVGB - Indoor Pool, Hockey Rink, Curling Rink, Gym
Nearby - Cross-Country and Downhill Skiing and Groomed Snowmobile Trails
Education: Peenamin Mckenzie School,
K-12.
Teacher Housing: None in the community. Lots of housing in HV/GB. Rents start at $450.
Banking: Scotia and Royal Banks located in HV/GB.
These items can be purchased in nearby Happy Valley - Goose Bay; however, you will need appropriate winter clothing [Warm winter hat, mitts, boots, jacket, snowpants, scarf or face mask].
Randy Jarvis , Principal, Peenamin McKenzie School , 497-8361.