Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach
| People | Naskapi, |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kawawachikamach |
| Province | Quebec |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Kawawachikamach (Naskapi reserved land) |
| Other reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 275.46 km2 |
| Population (October 2019)[1] | |
| On reserve | 688 |
| On other land | 34 |
| Off reserve | 71 |
| Total population | 793 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Theresa Chemaganish |
| Council |
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| Website | |
| Naskapi.ca | |
Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach (Naskapi: ᓇᔅᑲᐱ ᐃᔪᒡ ᐅᑕ ᑲᐛᐛᒋᑲᒪᒡ, romanized: Naskapi Iyuch Uta Kawâwâchikamach, French: Nation Naskapi de Kawawachikamach) is a First Nation band government in Quebec, Canada. The members of the band are ethnically Naskapi Innu and speak the Naskapi language. The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach is the only Naskapi band in Quebec; there is another Naskapi band, Mushuau Innu First Nation located in Labrador.
Location
Most members of the Nation live on their Terres réservées aux Naskapis or
Naskapi village municipality of the same name which is 242.09 square kilometres (93.47 sq mi).[4] Somewhat contrary to the names, in Quebec, Terres réservées aux Naskapis are parcels of land set aside for the permanent residence of Naskapi First Nations. Village Naskapi are adjacent to Terres réservées aux Naskapis although its members do not reside there permanently.[5]
Population
As of October 2019[update], the Nation had a
2011 Census.[3] With regards to speaking official languages, 70.3% reported only speaking English while only 1.7% reported speaking only French; 21.5% speak both official languages.[7] 97.5% reported an indigenous language, most often Naskapi.[3] is most spoken in the home.[7]
References
- ^ "First Nation Detail". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Our Community". Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ a b c "Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach (Code 2497806) Census Profile". 2016 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
- ^ "Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach (Code 2499065) Census Profile". 2016 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
- ^ "Census subdivision (CSD)". Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016. Statistics Canada. 3 January 2019.
See footnote #5
- ^ "Registered Population". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. 26 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Languages characteristics". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. 26 September 2019.