The Dukes and Duchesses for the 3rd Annual Essimaau Winter Carnival have been selected. Each individual represents a local organization and will take part in this year’s winter carnival activities.

Dukes

  • Logan-Chase Mameanskum-Ashini; Kathleen Tooma Beautiful Dawn Center
  • Paul Houle-Porlier; DPW / Uapentuaq Garage
  • Shundy-John Boucher; Naskapi Development Corporation
  • Noah-John Shecanapish; K.E.S.I
  • Derrick Bacon-Sandy; Naskapi Hunter Support
  • Ryan Fillion; Naskapi Relief Services
  • John Quiscappio; Sachiduun Daycare

Duchesses

  • Lyla Dominique; Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach
  • Guylaine Nabinacaboo; Naskapi Wellness Center
  • Susan-Diane Vollant-Sandy; Naskapi Police Force; Naskapi Fire Department; Naskapi Wildlife
  • Susan-Angel Peastitute; Shinapest Tooma Memorial Arena; Naskapi Community Center; Naskapi Recreation Facility
  • Bella Rose Bacon; Sichuun
  • Niylah Marie Einish; Jimmy Sandy Memorial School
  • Natalia Quiscappio-Berube; Naskapi CLSC

The Essimaau Winter Carnival brings the community together each winter and highlights the people and organizations that support daily life in Kawawachikamach. We thank all Dukes and Duchesses for their participation and look forward to celebrating with everyone during this year’s carnival.