Naskapi Nation Hosts Innu Council of Matimekush-Lac John
The Naskapi Nation welcomed the Innu Council of Matimekush-Lac John to our band council office this week for a very productive meeting. Chief Paco Vachon came with Councillor Donavan Ambroise… Read More
Tsaatan Caribou Herder Olzzi Ganbat Visits Kawawachikamach
The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach recently had the privilege of welcoming Olzzi Ganbat, a Tsaatan caribou herder from the Mongolian Taiga. “Tsaa” in his language means caribou, and “Tsaatan” means… Read More
Art Contest to Celebrate Caribou
The Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Coordinating Committee invites artists to participate in an art contest celebrating caribou. This contest is part of the workshop Declining Caribou: Shared Concerns, Shared Solutions,… Read More
Naskapi Youth Represents Nation at 2026 LCAC Youth Treaty Simulation
Stacey André-Guanish represented the Naskapi Nation and Naskapi youth at the 2026 LCAC Youth Treaty Simulation this past weekend in Ottawa. This educational event brought together First Nations youth from… Read More
Save All Parts of the Caribou!
We are distributing caribou throughout Kawawachikamach. Please do not throw away any part of the caribou! Hide, heads, bones, antlers, any cuts of meat you do not want, we will… Read More
A Long Time Ago in the Future: Understanding the Ungava Caribou Strategy
The Ungava Peninsula has relied on caribou for thousands of years. Our cultures, our food systems and our identity are tied to these herds. Many residents have heard bits and… Read More
Understanding Climate Change in Naskapi Territory: A Look Back at a Landmark Study
Almost ten years ago, the Naskapi Nation completed a major study that brought together our elders, hunters, researchers, and youth to understand how climate change was affecting our land, our… Read More
New Welcome Sign Installed Along Kawawachikamach Highway
A beautiful new welcome sign is being installed along Kawawachikamach Highway, marking the entrance to the Naskapi Nation. The structure, inspired by traditional wooden frameworks, features the Naskapi logo and… Read More
Reviving the Old Ways at Puamun Lodge
Four Naskapi women—Shannon Uniam, Marianne Chescappio, Julie Mameanskum, and Donna-Marie Sandy—gathered to complete a full tanning of a smoked caribou hide, carrying on generations of traditional knowledge with their own… Read More