Atikamekw of Manawan
Atikamekw of Manawan (French: Les Atikamekw de Manawan) are an Atikamekw First Nation in Quebec, Canada. They live primarily in the Atikamekw community of Manawan, an Indian reserve located in Lanaudière.[1] In 2016, the band has a registered population of 2,892 members. It is governed by the Manawan Atikamekw Council (French: Conseil Atikamekw de Manawan) and is affiliated with the Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, the Atikamekw tribal council.[2]
Demographics[edit]
The members of the Manawan First Nation are Atikamekw. In October 2016, the band had a total registered population of 2,892 members, 409 of them were living off reserve.[3] According to Statistics Canada's 2011 census, the median age of the population is 19 years old.[4]
Geography[edit]
Atikamekw of Manawan live primarily on the Indian reserve of the same name, Manawan, located in Lanaudière, Quebec at 113 km northeast of Mont-Laurier.[5][6] The service center located nearest is Saint-Michel-des-Saints and the closest important city is Montreal.[7]
Culture[edit]
Culture, traditions and way of life of people of Manawan are governed by the six seasons that determine the activities and the travels on the territory. During each season there is a main activity and the camp site is different. The relationship with nature changes according to the season.
| Atikamekw season | English translation | Corresponding months | Activities[8] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nipin | Summer | July, August | Blueberry season, net fishing, small game hunting, manufacture of bark basket |
| Takwakin | Autumn | September, October | Moose rut period, moose hunting |
| Pitcipipon | Pre-Winter | November, December | Trapping season, pose of hare's collars, capture by hand of beavers |
| Pipon | Winter | January, February | Season of ice fishing |
| Sikon | Pre-Spring | March, April | Season of maple sugar |
| Miroskamin | Spring | May, June | Duck and partridge hunting |
Languages[edit]
Atikamekw of Manawan speak Atikamekw language, a language of the Algonquian languages family.[9][10] Atikamekw language is known by all the community and is the main language for day-to-day communication. It is the teaching language from pre-school to the third year of primary school. After that, teaching is done in French, which is the second language spoken by all the community.
Governance[edit]
Manawan First Nation is governed by a band council called Conseil Atikamekw de Manawan (French for "Atikamekw Council of Manawan") elected according to a custom electoral system based on Section 11 of the Indian Act. For 2014-2018 tenure, this council is composed of the chief Jean-Roch Ottawa and six councilors.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Reserves/Settlements/Villages". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved November 29, 2016..
- ^ "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved November 29, 2016..
- ^ "Registered Population". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved November 29, 2016..
- ^ "2011 Census Profile". Statistics Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ "Répertoire des municipalités : Manawan". Affaires municipales et Occupation du territoire Québec (in French). Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
- ^ "Reserves/Settlements/Villages". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ "Geography". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan, Connexion-Lanaudière. "Les saison Atikamekw :: La nation Atikamekw de Manawan". manawan.org (in French). Archived from the original on November 2, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ Fabienne Couturier (August 9, 2016). "Manawan, entre espoir et fierté". La Presse.ca (in French). Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ "Atikamekw Language (Attikamek, Tête-de-boule)". Native Languages.org. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ "Governance". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2016.