Geographical location:

The reserve is located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River near Les Escoumins Bay, 40 km northeast of Tadoussac.

Population: 379

Men: 175
Women: 204

Within the territory: 181
Outside the territory: 198

Principal languages spoken:

Montagnais, French

Historical overview:

In 1892, the federal government purchased the territory for the use of the Indians of Les Escoumins. In 1994, both the community and the reserve were renamed Essipit.

Band Council:

The band council consists of a chief and three councillors elected in accordance with local custom.

Conseil des montagnais Essipit
32, rue de la Réserve
Case postale 820
Essipit (Québec) G0T 1K0
Telephone: (418) 233-2509
Facsimile: (418) 233-2888
communaute@essipit.com

Economic activities:

Arts and handicrafts Businesses and services Forestry Tourism (Accomodations, cruises, outfitter) Recreational services Communication (regional radio) Jobs: 153

Businesses and services:

Education:

No school within the territory.

Community services:

Fire Protection: provided by the Municipality of Les Escoumins.

Police services: provided by the band council under an agreement with the Solicitor General of Canada and the Quebec Department of Public Security.

Medical care: health centre managed by the band council under an agreement with Health Canada.

Waste disposal: provided by the regional county municipality (collection and transportation provided by the band council).

Principal community facilities: administrative centre and health centre, recreation centre: community hall, bowling alley, pool hall, tennis court, racquetball court, play court, ball field, outdoor skating rink, swimming pool.

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