Kashechewan is located on the north side of the Albany River. It is approximately 82 air miles from Moosonee. The community is accessible by air all year round and water and winter road. In 1957, the community was established when conflict over religious beliefs occurred in Fort Albany.

Fort Albany is primarily Roman Catholic and as a result Anglicans relocated to the present community of Kashechewan.

Originally part of the Fort Albany First Nation, Kashechewan received official first nation recognition in 1977.

 Aerial photo of Kashechewan

Kashechewan Nursing Station