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In Loving Memory of
George Shawana
Biinshkinoodin
Migizi Clan
Sunrise: April 3, 1969 - Sunset: March 7, 2026
Best friend, soulmate and husband to Jody.
Proud father of
Tina (John), Nina (Dan), Dina (Steven),
Justin, Amanda, Nathen and William (Leala).
Devoted Papa of his girls
Justice, Niibin, Angelina, Naanookshkaasii and Piper-Rhea
and anxiously awaiting his newest grandchild on the way and he could not keep it a secret.
"Papa" to many others who held a special place in his heart.
Godfather of
Tyrone Shawana and Bradley Shawana
and special "Dad" to
Storm Shawana.
Son of
Nelson Shawana baa and Rebecca Trudeau baa.
Son-in-law of
Bill Hobbs baa and Brenda Hobbs.
Godson of
Joe Alex Shawana baa and Nancy Wemigwans baa.
Brother of
James, Richard, Joanna,
Rose, Regina, Janet,
Veronica, Kimberly, Peter (Jennifer),
Paul (Darlene), Loretta (Barry), Crystal and Amanda.
Brother-in-law of
Cindy, Alton, Laura-Lynn (Joey),
Caryn (Shayne), Shana (Ray) and Shara (Brian).
Best Friend and brother by choice to
Darren McGregor and Teresa McGregor.
Special "brother" to
Shannon Gonawabi, Bruce McGregor, Justin Urqhart, Andrew Commanda and so many others.
Uncle to so many nieces and nephews, both by blood and by choice.
A founding member of the Black Bull Moose Singers, he loved traveling with his drum family and sharing songs and stories. He influenced and taught many young men on how to hold themselves around the grandfather drum. He loved to work with children and youth and sharing his knowledge with them.
Family and friends will gather
Visitation at the Wikwemikong Arena
on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 4pm.
Funeral Service at Holy Cross Mission Church
on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11am.
Cremation to follow.
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