Geographic location:

Mashteuiatsh is the only Native community in Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean. It is located on the west shore of Pekuakami, the ilnu name for Lac Saint-Jean, six kilometers away from Roberval. The community of Mashteuiatsh is accessible by highway 169, via Roberval or Saint-Prime.

Population: 4 524

Men: 2 122
Women: 2 402

Within the territory: 1 947
Outside the territory: 2 577

Principal languages spoken:

Ilnu aimun, French

Historical overview:

The government of Canada first established two territories: one near the Péribonka River, the other near Métabetchouan River. And, in 1856, these territories were traded for a new reserve location called Ouiatchouan, on the actual site. The community has been called Mashteuiatsh since 1983.

Band Council:

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

Conseil des Montagnais du Lac-Saint-Jean
1671, rue Ouiatchouan
Mashteuiatsh (Québec) G0W 2H0
Telephone : (418) 275-2473
Facsimile: (418) 275-6212
cdm@destination.ca

Economic activities:

Arts and handicrafts
Businesses and services
Pulp and tobacco industries
Tourism

Businesses and Services:

Schools:

École Amishk (prechool, elementary)
École secondaire Kassinu Mamu

Police Services and Fire Protection:

Mashteuiatsh Public Security

Community Services:

Arena, library, youth coffee house, community hostel, friendship centre, health centre, gymnasium, home-care centre, youth centre, community hall

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