Shawanaga First Nation Administration Office
Photographed by Mike Cadeau
2 Village Rd RR#1
Nobel, Ontario P0G 1G0
Telephone: (705) 366-2526
Facsimile: (705) 366-2740
Email: admin@shawanaga.ca
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday – 9:00am to 4:30pm
Friday – 8:00am to 3:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Chief and Council – Portfolios
Chief Mike Pawis – Intergovernmental Affairs
Head Councillor Adam Pawis – Economic Development
Councillor Chuck Pawis – Special Projects
Councillor Dianna Wheatley – Education
Councillor Donna Longlade – Health
Councillor Vince Pawis Jr. – Housing and Infrastructure
Shawanaga’s Administration Office is a multi-purpose, fully functioning building. We have many aspects to a regular day of work, and have many departments herein. The staff are involved in much of the operation of this First Nation. Chief and Council, as well as, the staff of Shawanaga First Nation, serve the community.
Photographed by Mike Cadeau
This is done in many ways; the Receptionist greets clients, visitors, members and responds to inquiries and or directs them to the proper personnel, among many other administrative duties; Band Manager, has the overall responsibility for all staff, in all departments of Shawanaga. They also have the responsibility to advise Chief and Council of the overall financial health of all departments and to highlight any concerns that need their attention. Social Services Administrator, finds financial assistance for our people in need; Finance Clerk, manages many of the budgets, payrolls, T4’s, cash revenue, financial statements, etc. for various departments in the First Nation; Project Coordinator/ Consultation Point Person, ensures that the Crown and proponents are properly and fully consulting Shawanaga about the projects they propose within and or affecting our territory and the inhabitants; Economic Development Officer, plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates Shawanaga’s community and economic development, as well as employment and training programs; Executive Assistant to Chief and Council is responsible for many of their work needs and Shawanaga’s membership, registering births, mortalities and name changes; Maintenance Worker, keeps the office running smooth and clean along with many other buildings, by maintaining a clean and friendly atmosphere for everyone to work in.
These are merely the highlights of the operation of the Administration Office. Summer students, contract workers and short term employees are also hired throughout the year.
