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16 Jan 2023
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Nikanewin Bursaries 2023: Supporting First Nations Entrepreneurship
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to continue stimulating entrepreneurship among First Nations members. To this end, the FNQLEDC is launching a third edition of the Nikanewin bursaries, which will be awarded to people with a business project to encourage them and help them move beyond the ideas to actions.
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13 Jan 2023
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
Mistissini: Where we Find Dedicated and Proactive Entrepreneurial People
During my visit to Mistissini last November, I met a dozen entrepreneurs who shared their experiences, their contributions to the community, how they started their entrepreneurial journeys and where the idea of being their own boss came from. The following is a summary of my encounters.
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15 Dec 2022
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Team Leader - Communications & Strategic Projects
A SECOND SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL ECONOMIC CIRCLE
From November 14 to 16, 2022, it was the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region’s turn to hold a Regional Economic Circle.
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05 Oct 2022
Aroussen Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
X TRAINING WENDAKE: GET INVOLVED IN THE MOVEMENT!
This is how the new business in the community of Wendake draws our attention to its new multifunctional training centre.
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08 Aug 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Office
MUSIQUENATURE, Combining Two Passions for Event-Based Innovation!
MusiqueNature is a non-profit organization (NPO) that develops, promotes and enhances events that combine nature and musical performances. The following is a portrait of this artistic company that also happens to be one of the recipients of the second edition of the Nikanewin Bursaries, which are awarded by the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC).
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22 Jun 2022
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
A First and Successful Regional Economic Circle!
The Innu community of Mashteuiatsh hosted a First Nations Regional Economic Circle on June 15 and 16, 2022. This was the very first event stemming from the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which was held last November in Montreal.
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09 Mar 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
BOURSES NIKANEWIN : Helping to Make Your Entrepreneurial Projects a Reality
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to support the Nikanewin Bursaries initiative. This bursary is offered specifically to members of the First Nations in Quebec who have a business project in mind and are looking to take action.
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08 Feb 2022
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Rowy’s Preservation Nation
An enterprising Mohawk couple from Kahnawake have the wind in their sails because they dared to go into business by sharing their passion for cooking.
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24 Jan 2022
Nikanewin Bursaries 2022: Supporting First Nations Private Entrepreneurship
Emmanuel Bertrand-Gauvin, Women Entrepreneurship Advisor
Nikanewin Bursaries 2022: Supporting First Nations Entrepreneurship
In 2022, the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to continue stimulating entrepreneurship among First Nations members. To this end, the FNQLEDC is launching a new edition of the Nikanewin bursaries, which will be awarded to people with a business project to encourage them and help them move beyond the ideas to actions.
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16 Dec 2021
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
A Gala to Recognize the Work Accomplished by Players in the Indigenous Tourism Industry
The Indigenous Tourism Quebec Recognition Gala allowed, on the one hand, to award eight awards to players in the Indigenous tourism industry and, on the other, to mark the 30th anniversary of Indigenous Tourism Quebec (ITQ).
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13 Dec 2021
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
A Successful Event
The Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous Peoples and Quebec, which took place on November 25 and 26, 2021 in Montreal, was a great success. Here is a summary of the highlights of the event.
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22 Nov 2021
Indigenous Business Directory: Showcase the Know-How of First Nations Communities
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Indigenous Business Directory: Showcase the Know-How of First Nations Communities
The First Nations of Québec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to announce the launch of its Indigenous business directory, entirely revised, with a new and simplified interface.
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17 Nov 2021
Le Grand cercle économique des Peuples autochtones et du Québec : Une invitation à créer des liens entre les communautés d’affaires des peuples autochtones et du Québec
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
The Program for the Grand Economic Circle Is Now Unveiled
The program for the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which will be held at the Centre Sheraton Montreal on November 25 and 26, 2021, is now unveiled.
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22 Oct 2021
The AFNQL and the Government of Quebec Are Inviting the Quebec Business Community to Make Commitments for Indigenous People
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
The AFNQL and the Government of Quebec Are Inviting the Quebec Business Community to Make Commitments for Indigenous People
As part of the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which will take place on November 25 and 26, 2021, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, the Government of Quebec and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) are launching a call for commitment.
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21 Oct 2021
The Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec: An Invitation to Create Linkages Between the Business Communities of the Indigenous Peoples and Quebec
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Strategic Advisor
The Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec: An Invitation to Create Linkages Between the Business Communities of the Indigenous Peoples and Quebec
The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the Government of Quebec are proud to present the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, an event that will take place on November 25 and 26, 2021, in person at the Centre Sheraton Montreal as well as online.
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08 Sep 2021
Abenaki Aventure Tourist Project
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Abenaki Aventure Tourist Project
The Abenaki Aventure tourist project began with the opening of the campsite on the Odanak Abenaki community last July 29. This brilliant idea came from Martin O’Bomsawin and his two sons who have a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
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10 Aug 2021
COOLBOX accommodations in the community of Wemotaci
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
COOLBOX Accommodations in the Community of Wemotaci
The project of the Atikamekw community of Wemotaci aimed to build an inn featuring 22 rooms on its territory for 2021. With all the changes caused by the pandemic and the sharp increase in the costs of wood materials, they had to rethink the project and develop a plan B for the acquisition of accommodations at a lower cost.
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19 Jul 2021
L’éco-agriculture en serre et en terre à kanesatake
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Greenhouse and Soil-Based Eco-Agriculture in Kanesatake
Grandir Ensemble, an economic development project geared towards food self-sufficiency, came to life in Kanesatake last March. The project aims at achieving food self-sufficiency in the community and has a vision of internal and external reconciliation among community members.
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09 Jul 2021
Innuberge : Chalets touristiques à Unamen Shipu
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Innuberge: Tourist Cabins in Unamen Shipu
In January 2020, Dolorès Bellefleur and Jean-Michel Perron, owners of the Innuberge, in the company of the Director of the Société de développement économique et touristique Mukutan, Lionel Hervieux, as well as the whole community of Unamen Shipu, inaugurated this wonderful tourist accommodation project located on the Innu Unamen Shipu territory.
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16 Jun 2021
The FNQLEDC Unveils the Winners of the Nikanewin Bursaries
Emmanuel Bertrand-Gauvin, Women Entrepreneurship Advisor
The FNQLEDC Unveils the Winners of the Nikanewin Bursaries 2021
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) is proud to unveil the names of the ten Nikanewin Bursaries 2021 winners, who are sharing a total of $30,000 in bursaries. The main objective of these bursaries was to encourage as many First Nations people with a business plan as possible to move from the idea stage to the action stage.
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25 May 2021
Le 8 avril 2021, un incubateur accélérateur nordique a été lancé pour accompagner le développement de projets touristiques au nord du 49e parallèle.
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
Innovation for the Support of Tourist Projects North of the 49th Parallel
On April 8, 2021, a Northern incubator-accelerator was launched in support of the development of tourist projects north of the 49th parallel. Mr. Dave Laveau, Executive Director of Indigenous Tourism Québec, answers our questions about this major project.
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18 May 2021
A Marina on the Kebaowek Territory Coming Soon
Isabelle Gros-Louis, Communications and Public Relations Officer
A Marina on the Kebaowek Territory Coming Soon
As of next June, the marina built by Kebaowek First Nation, an Algonquin community in the south of Temiscamingue, will be open for you to discover, as announced with great pride by local economic development officer, Mr. Justin Roy.
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23 Mar 2021
Le développement économique : Un outil de réconciliation et de collaboration avec les Premières Nations
Véronique Édé, Communications Officer
Economic Development: A Tool for Reconciliation and Collaboration With First Nations
On February 11 and 23, 2021, the Assembly of First Nations Québec-Labrador (AFNQL) facilitated two virtual roundtables with the theme “Economic development as a safeguard against racism and discrimination toward the First Nations”. Following is a summary of the highlights from these roundtables.
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29 Jan 2021
Mentorat
Myriam Vallières, Youth Entrepreneurship Advisor
SDEI at the Helm of Quebec’s First Indigenous Mentoring Cell
Under the banner “Success is shared! Dare to mentor!”, the Société de développement économique Ilnu (SDEI) is adding a mentoring program to its service offering. Initiated by Ms. Louise Bergeron, Director of Business and Financial Services, the unit was created in 2017. Ms. Bergeron then called on Réseau M to offer a structured program to entrepreneurs in her community.
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14 Dec 2020
Emmanuel Bertrand-Gauvin, Women Entrepreneurship Advisor
Nikanewin Bursaries 2021: Supporting First Nations Private Entrepreneurship
The Nikanewin bursaries aim to stimulate private entrepreneurship among First Nations members by supporting people with a business project in order to encourage and help them move from ideas to action.
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09 Nov 2020
Un centre d’affaires est présentement en construction à Wemotaci. Ce centre mettra à la disposition des entrepreneurs divers services communs.
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
A Business Center Will Soon Be Opening in Wemotaci
A business center is currently under construction in Wemotaci. This center, which should open its doors very soon, will facilitate the creation of businesses in the community, notably by providing them with a range of shared services, as well as personalized support.
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05 Nov 2020
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
A Wood-Processing Plant Soon Under Construction in Wemotaci
In the summer of 2021, a wood processing plant will begin operations in the community of Wemotaci, a project made possible by investments of $1.3 million from the Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci (CAW) and Indigenous Services Canada.
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07 Oct 2020
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Supporting Kanesatake’s Food Self-Sufficiency in Times of Pandemic
In Kanesatake, what was supposed to be an economic development project aimed at selling vegetables has finally become a social initiative, The Gardens of Hope project.
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28 Aug 2020
Sugar bush
Communications and Public Relations Advisor
A Sugar Bush Under Construction for the Micmac Nation of Gespeg
The Micmac Nation of Gespeg is entering the maple syrup industry. In operation since the spring of 2021, the state-of-the-art sugar bush will allow the Nation to produce and sell maple syrup locally.
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21 Jul 2020
Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Frédérick Martel, CPA, Entrepreneurship Technical Advisor
Indigenous Forestry Initiative
The next application deadline for Natural Resources Canada's Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) is Thursday, August 20, 2020. Applications received should be assessed during the month of September so that selected projects can be announced by the end of October 2020.
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27 Mar 2020
Groupe Aishkatsh
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
A New Market Niche for Groupe Aishkatsh: Division forêt
On March 3rd, Groupe Aishkatsh of Mashteuiatsh announced the start-up of a new forestry division which will help create many jobs.
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27 Feb 2020
Frédérick Martel, CPA, Entrepreneurship Technial Advisor
Excellent Exposure for First Nations Entrepreneurship
On February 12 and 13 2020, the 3rd edition of Expo Entrepreneurs took place at Place Bonaventure in Montreal. This event, which gathered thousands of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship support organizations and experts, aimed at stimulating entrepreneurship in Quebec.
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18 Feb 2020
Entrepreneuriat Kanesatake
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
A Community With a Strong Entrepreneurial Mindset
In the Mohawk community of Kanesatake, there are currently 18 private businesses. Following is an overview of the initiatives put in place by the economic development team to promote entrepreneurship and provide support for local entrepreneurs.
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18 Feb 2020
Projets Kanesatake
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Many Projects on the Drawing Board
Kanesatake, a community located in the beautiful Laurentians region, is surrounded by farmlands, orchards and beautiful sceneries. Therefore, the Economic development team would like to develop projects that will allow the community to build on these advantages.
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18 Feb 2020
First Nations Paramedics
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Company Profile: First Nations Paramedics
In operation for 35 years now in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake, First Nations Paramedics is the only Indigenous private business offering ambulance service in Quebec. Here is the inspiring story of this company that would like to share its expertise with other Indigenous communities in Quebec.
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18 Feb 2020
OECD report
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Launching of an International Report on Economic Development
From January 21 to 23, 2020, representatives of several First Nation organizations and communities across Canada gathered in Wendake to participate in a discussion in connection with the launching of the report entitled Linking Indigenous Communities to Regional Development Project. This report, produced by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), is the result of close to three years of consultations.
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13 Feb 2020
The Anicinabe Gasini gas station is in operation since January 21 2020 in the Anishnabe community of Lac Simon.
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
The Lac Simon Gas Station is Now in Operation
The Anicinabe Gasini gas station of Lac Simon is in operation since January 21 2020. However, its official opening will only take place on February 13 2020. This project was made possible thanks to the hard work of the elected officials of the Anishnabe community and the Director of the Corporation de développement économique Wabak Pimadizi, Mr. William Cheezo.
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10 Dec 2019
Speed-meeting
Steve Laveau, Economic Development Advisor
Speed-Meeting or Speed Networking, an Interesting Formula for Establishing a Network of Contacts
For the past few years, a new kind of activity, speed business networking or speed-meeting, has become increasingly popular in the business world. This formula facilitates the development of businesses, by way of meetings limited to 15 minutes. In fact, the FNQLEDC tried out this formula at an event held this past November 19th, in Quebec City.
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05 Nov 2019
Du 27 au 30 octobre a eu lieu la 26e conférence annuelle de CANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) à l’hôtel Hilton Lac-Leamy de Gatineau. Un événement qui a rassemblé plus de 350 participants, principalement des conseillers en développement économique provenant de toutes les provinces et territoires du Canada. 
Steve Laveau, Economic Development Advisor
FNQLEDC was Well Represented at a National Event
The 26th CANDO Annual Conference (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) was held in Gatineau, from October 26 to 30, at Hôtel Hilton Lac-Leamy. The important event brought together more than 350 participants, mainly advisors from the economic development sector that came from every province and territory in Canada.
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05 Nov 2019
Relais de la Cache
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
A Great Place to Stop
The Relais de la Cache is a company owned by the Micmacs of Gesgapegiag. Located in the middle of the Gaspésie region, about 70 km from Gesgapegiag and in proximity to the Gaspésie National Park, the site is equipped with a gas station, a motel, a convenience store and a restaurant. The following article tells the young company’s story from its acquisition to the challenges that its owners and managers have had to overcome.
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05 Nov 2019
Symposium de développement économique de Listuguj
Myriam Vallières, Youth Entrepreneurship Advisor
Listuguj Underscores the Importance of Economic Development by and for the Community
On September 10th and 11th 2019, Listuguj held the first edition of its Economic Development Symposium. The event was organized by the Economic Development Department, with the objective of stimulating and fostering private entrepreneurship in the community.
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05 Nov 2019
Chalets de l’Anse-Ste-Hélène, réplique de la Grande Hermine
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Chalets with a View on the Baie-des-Chaleurs
The Micmacs of Gesgapegiag purchased the Chalets de l'Anse Ste-Hélène in September 2017. Located on the outskirts of the Baie-des-Chaleurs (Chaleur Bay), the property includes six chalets, all of which were built in the early 2000s, and is located in Maria, just outside the boundaries of the Mi'gmaq community. This acquisition allowed the community to create five to six jobs for its members.
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05 Nov 2019
Listuguj est l’un des actionnaires de l’entreprise Zenabis Global inc.
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Investing in an Industry with Strong Economic Potential
Since 2016, the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government has been a shareholder of Zenabis Global Inc., which has cannabis production facilities that are located near the community. Before making the decision to invest in this industry, several steps were taken which are covered in this article.
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05 Nov 2019
Projets en cours à Listuguj
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Several Economic Development Projects on the Table
The Mi'gmaq community of Listuguj is located on the banks of the Restigouche River, in the beautiful Gaspésie region. Things are going quite well in terms of entrepreneurship, since there are about fifty private companies that are active in various sectors. In addition to entrepreneurship, the economic development team is busy working on several projects. Here are a few of them.
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28 Jun 2019
Les participants de Ma chance de devenir entrepreneur
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
A Contest to Stimulate Private Entrepreneurship in Wemotaci
From June 10th to the 13th, 2019, Nikanik Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with the FNQLEDC, organized a contest entitled “My chance to become an entrepreneur” aimed at stimulating the creation of businesses in Wemotaci.
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28 Jun 2019
L'entreprise Fromagerie Odanak, située à Odanak.
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Ensuring the Visibility of the Abenaki Nation and its Enterprises
Wôlinak and Odanak are small communities, but still, together, they have over thirty enterprises, in addition to an industrial park. To make their business known and to foster the development of their business, a number of very specific actions have been implemented.
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01 Apr 2019
Le bâtiment principal du Club Odanak.
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
A variety of activities next to La Tuque
Club Odanak is an area of 45 km2 located within the traditional domain of the Atikamekw Nation, at approximately 20 minutes from La Tuque.
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01 Apr 2019
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Depanneur Wemok of Wemotaci
In July 2016, Réjeanne Petiquay and Jean-Guy Boivin opened Dépanneur Wemok Convenience Store in a former construction trailer, with 700 $ worth of products in inventory. Almost three years later, the business doubled its floor area and it now employs six persons, an incredible accomplishment, without any external financial support.
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28 Mar 2019
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
Structuring Is Essential to Enhancing Growth
Several economic development projects are on the way in the Atikamekw community of Wemotaci. This has been made possible, thanks to the renewed emphasis placed on this activity sector over the past few years, and to a major restructuring.
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28 Mar 2019
Marie-Christine Tremblay, Communications and Public Relations Advisor
The Manouane Sipi Project Will Finally Get Underway
On February 15 2019, an agreement for the purchase of electricity was signed with Hydro-Québec, thereby confirming the start of construction of the micro-hydro power plant, which will generate major economic spin-offs for the community of Wemotaci.
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