Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief ‘not giving up’ on community grappling with loss – CBC

Jun 03, 2026

Central Labrador community is grieving death of Beatrice Penashue

“Hope is the only way” is a mantra that keeps Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief Eugene Hart going through this period of grief.

It’s been a difficult time since 29-year-old John Joseph Nuna was charged with second-degree murder in connection to his partner Beatrice Penashue’s death, said Hart. As the central Labrador community mourns, Hart insists he’ll walk with the people of the community every step of the way to enact change.

A meeting held on Friday looked toward solutions for a problem many say Sheshatshiu has with mental health, drugs and alcohol.

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