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Geographic location:

Located on the shores of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the reserve is situated 336 kilometres east of Sept-Ïles and covers a surface area of 20.63 hectares. The territory of the reserve is surrounded by that of the Municipality of Natashquan and has been accessible by Route 138 since 1996.

Chief:

Richard Malec

Population in 2001:

896 people (including 63 outside the reserve).

Characteristics:

While the community is not the member of any group, it is associated with the Mamuitun Tribal Council for the comprehensive territorial negotiations with the governments of Québec and Canada. Seventy-four percent (74%) of the population is under 35 years of age. The main economic activities are linked to outfitting, commercial fishing and construction.

Infrastructures:

The reserve has the main facilities common to all of the communities.