Shuéme

Shuéme... female Great White Owl (species Bubo Scandiacus of the Strigidae family)... she was born in the coastal dunes along Hudson Bay on 17 July 2011, the day of the final for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011... embodies the spirit of the competition and the expansive soul of Canada as a multi-cultural nation... her name is inspired by the French word for owl, chouette... enjoys reading and learning, soaring high, traveling from coast to coast, watching football... noted as a “fun and friendly character with a big heart”... unveiled at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa on 17 June 2014...

MORE FUN FACTS:

• A fond traveller, Shuéme will still always return home to her roost.

• A keen explorer, Shuéme's adventurous personality has allowed her to visit the furthest corners of Canada and beyond. With an eye for photography and an interest in books and learning, Shuéme records all her adventures in her journal.

• Shuéme is proud of her homeland and cultural background, and is always eager to welcome and help visitors.

• Sharp and quick, agile and fit, Shuéme's attitude is bold and ambitious, with the right balance of sense and risk.

• A bird of many sounds, Shuéme is very vocal and believes in communication, understanding and acceptance of everyone. She radiates positivity and confidence to everyone she meets.

• Shuéme is overflowing with ambition and an enthusiasm to learn, she is full of knowledge and facts, so she is always a good one to have on your quiz team!

• Shuéme’s diet is primarily meat and fish, and she eats regularly to fuel her fast-paced and active lifestyle.