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Territory:

Geographical location of territory  
Mistissini (Category I Land)

 
Federal riding:

 
Abitibi - Baie James - Nunavik

 
Provincial riding:

Geographical location of territory. Limits shown only for purpose of illustration.  
Ungava

 
Geographical location:

   
 
The territory is located 130 km northeast of Chibougamau, on the shore of Lake Mistassini.
   
 
 
Area:

   
Category 1A: 854.34 square kilometres
Category 1B: 526.13 square kilometres
Source : INAC
   
     
Population:

3 477
Men: 1 720  
  Women: 1 757
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  Within the territory: 2 803  
  Outside the territory: 674  
       
Principal languages spoken:

 
Cree, English  
   
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Band Council:  
 
The band council consists of a chief, a deputy chief and eight councillors elected in accordance with local by-laws.
 
   
Mailing address:  
  Council of the Cree Nation of Mistissini
Isaac Shecapio Sr Administration Building
187 Main Street
MISTISSINI QC G0W 1C0
 
     
       
  Telephone: (418) 923-3259  
    (418) 923-3253  
  Facsimile: (418) 923-3115 Top of page
  E-mail: administration@nation.mistissini.qc.ca
  Web site: www.nation.mistissini.qc.ca External Link - a new browser window will open

Economic activities: Data unavailable
   

Education:

Voyageur Memorial School
(preschool to secondary III)
MISTASSINI LAKE QC G0W 1C0
Telephone: (819) 923-3353

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School attendance 2000-2001

 
Band School
Provincial School
Private School
Federal School
CEGEP University
Nursery school: 0 42 0 0  
Kindergarten: 0 52 0 0  
Elementary: 0 335 0 0  
Secondary: 0 199 0 0  
Post-secondary:         90

         
Total : 0 628 0 0 90
Total student population:

718
Potential student population aged between
5 and 24:
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Community services:    
 
Fire protection:  
fire station, firefighting equipment.

  Police services:  
provided by the Cree police force recognized under an agreement between the Cree Regional Authority, the Government of Canada and the Quebec government.

  Medical care:  
dispensary managed by the James Bay Cree Board of Health and Social Services.

  Waste disposal:  
landfill site, garbage collection.

  Principal community facilities:  
community radio station, community hall, arena.

       
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Infrastructure:    
 
Water supply:  
household supply, reservoir, water treatment.

  Sewers:  
waste water sewer system, aerated pond.

  Access:  
Mistissini is accessible by automobile throughout the year by the gravel road from Chibougamau (Highway 167). An airline connects the reserve with Chibougamau, 100 km to the south.

  Road network:  
Data unavailable.

  Number of houses:  
424

  Electricity:  
supplied by Hydro-Québec.
     
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  Last Updated: 2005-05-04 top of page Important Notices