We, the Naskapi people have occupied the land of what is now northern Quebec and Labrador since time immemorial. NSP Our ancestors were nomads, living off the land and following the caribou herds on which they depended for resources. NSP In the 1950s, our way of life changed when most of the Naskapi people moved from Fort Chimo to the Schefferville region. NSP The move to our actual location of Kawawachikamach took place in the early 1980s. NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Naskapi Band of Qu\u00e9bec was created in 1984 by the Naskapi Act, making us and Cree communities the first self-governing bands in Canada. NSP Our name changed to the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach in 1999. NSP The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach has the mandate, through its council and employees, to govern, manage, offer services to its members and promote development while preserving a unique culture and language. NSP Our history is an important part of our identity and we must continually work on preserving our culture by practicing it and ensuring that we pass it down to our future generations. NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Training and Employment, Emergency Preparedness, Culture & Language NSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A unique Nation proudly working together towards autonomy, prosperity and cultural longevity. NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Empowering our Nation by providing services and opportunities to our members, building capacity through education, language, culture and leadership for a brighter future. NSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NNK is currently in negotiations with Canada in creating our own self-governance agreement and to be a fully self-governing Nation. NSP Technically, we are considered self-governing under the Naskapi Act, but this is a system that was imposed on the Naskapi Nation and not one that was created in the best interest of the Naskapi people. NSP We have the opportunity to create something that is meant for us and most importantly created by the Naskapi people. NSP The Naskapi people have evolved through many drastic changes since contact. NSP We have lost many of our traditional ways of being and knowing but together, we can bring back our traditions. NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Naskapi Nation will need the Naskapi\u2019s input and involvement in creating our constitution and practicing our right to self-determination. NSP There is still a lot of work to be done but it is important work. NSP For more information on Naskapi Self-Governance and to be part of this initiative, please visit NNK SELF GOVERNANCE ENGAGEMENT NSP <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stella Pien NSP<\/a> Edward Shecanapish NSP<\/a> Annie Nattawappio NSP<\/a> Trisha Bacon NSP<\/a> Willie Swappie NSP<\/a> Louise J. Mameanskum NSP<\/a> Maggie Swappie NSP<\/a> Melissa Peastitute NSP<\/a> Mary Guanish NSP<\/a> Martha Sandy NSP Donna Marie Sandy NSP<\/a> Lazarus Swappie NSP<\/a> Jessica Chemaganish NSP<\/a> George Guanish NSP<\/a> Louise M. Mameanskum NSP<\/a> Jimmy Shecanapish NSP<\/a> Minnie Chemaganish NSP<\/a> Caroline Einish NSP<\/a> Chief Theresa Chemaganish NSP<\/a> Deputy Chief Louise Nattawappio NSP<\/a> Councillor Ronald Tooma NSP NSP<\/a> Councillor Jeremy Einish NSP<\/a>Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach Office NSP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Travel Coordinator NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Social Assistance Program Administrator NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Naskapi Translator NSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naskapi Training Officer NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Business and Economic Development Officer NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outreach Officer NSP <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Community Engagement Coordinator NSP<\/p>\n\n\n\nChief and Council NSP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Intergovernmental Affairs NSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intergovernmental Affairs, Health and Social Services, Youth and Women Issues NSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police\/Justice, Recreation, Hunter Support Committee NSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Environment, Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Rights, Economic Development, Community Members (including Housing), Hunter Support Committee NSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n