Sheshatshiu Innu Nation is located in the heart of Nitassinan, the Innu land as we call it. With a population of about 1300, is one of the two Innu settlements in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The local institution that governs Sheshatshiu is the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Band Council. This council is formed by the chief and 6 councilors. The current chief is Eugune Hart . The Band council is in charge of several services and has 8 departments: Health, Education, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Operations, Public Works and Recreation