| Waskaganish
Cree First Nation The name Waskaganish, meaning "little house," originates in the 18th century, when the Hudson's Bay Company trading post at this location was an outpost of the larger establishment at Eastmain. Waskaganish is sometimes considered the oldest Cree village as it was here that Crees first gathered to trade with Europeans when the Hudson's Bay Company established its first trading post, Charles Fort, in 1670. The Portage: For information on cultural programs and activities, contact: Waskaganish Cultural Institute  |