The Nation
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The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach (the "Nation")
(originally known as the Naskapis de Schefferville Indian Band
and later as the Naskapi Band of Quebec) is a First Nation with
a population of approximately 850 registered Indians, who are
also beneficiaries of the Northeastern Québec Agreement ("NEQA").
The majority reside in Kawawachikamach, Québec, located approximately
16 kilometres northeast of Schefferville. The village covers an
area of approximately 40 acres and is situated on 16 square miles
of Category IA-N land. There is ample room for expansion, whether
for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.
The People
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The vast majority of the residents of Kawawachikamach are Naskapi.
Naskapi is their principal language. It is spoken by all of them
and written by many. English is their second language, although
many younger persons also speak some French. The Naskapis still
preserve many aspects of their traditional way of life and culture.
Like many northern communities, the Naskapis rely on subsistence
hunting, fishing, and trapping for a large part of their food
supply and for many raw materials. Harvesting is at the heart
of Naskapi spirituality.
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Getting There •
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Kawawachikamach is linked to Schefferville by a gravel-surfaced
all-season road. Rail transportation is available on a weekly
basis between Schefferville, Wabush and Labrador City, and Sept-Iles.
The train is equipped to transport passengers and freight, including
large vehicles, gasoline and fuel oil, and refrigerated goods.
Schefferville, which has a 5 000-foot paved landing strip, is
connected to points south by means of year-round, five-day-per-week
service.
Getting there by air
Please visit
Air
Inuit to know more about getting to Kawawachikamach by air.
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