| Crees |
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| Territory : |
Reserve of Wemindji |
| Geographical location : |
The territory is located on the eastern
shore of James Bay, 60 km south of Chisasibi, approximately
800 km from Val-d'Or. |
| Area : |
512.82 square kilometres |
| Population : |
1,141 |
| Principal languages spoken : |
Cree, English |
| Economic activities : |
Arts and handicrafts, businesses &
services, trapping, tourism, mining exploration, construction,
transport, outfitting. |
| Businesses and services : |
Arts & crafts, bakery, canoe repairs,
food
supplier, gasoline, general delivery, hotel, post office,
restaurants, shopping center, skidoos, small engine
repairs, garage, police, youth council, pool hall, coffee
shop, community housing, wellness center, fire department,
bank of montreal, social and health services, painting
& plastering services, appliance repair shop, fitness
center, bed & breakfast, taxi services, day care. |
| Infrastructure : |
Access : Wemindji is accessible by a
permanent access road which connects to the Matagami
- LG2 road at kilometre 518 (Highway 109)
Number of houses : 219 |
| Localization : |
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