Atikamekw of Manawan
File:Autochtones de la Manouane vers 1900.jpg of Manawan circa 1900]]
Atikamekw of Manawan (French: Les Atikamekw de Manawan) are an Atikamekw First Nation in Quebec, Canada. They live primarily in the Atikamekw community of Manawan, an Indian reserve located in Lanaudière.{{cite web |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=78&lang=eng |website=Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |title=Reserves/Settlements/Villages |date=14 November 2008 |access-date=November 29, 2016}}. In 2016, the band has a registered population of 2,892 members. It is governed by the Manawan Atikamekw Council (French: Conseil Atikamekw de Manawan) and is affiliated with the Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, the Atikamekw tribal council.{{cite web |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=78&lang=eng |website=Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |title=First Nation Detail |date=14 November 2008 |access-date=November 29, 2016}}.
Demographics
The members of the Manawan First Nation are Atikamekw. In October 2016, the band had a total registered population of 2,892 members, 409 of them were living off reserve.{{cite web |title=Registered Population |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=78&lang=eng |website=Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | date=14 November 2008 |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=November 29, 2016}}. According to Statistics Canada's 2011 census, the median age of the population is 19 years old.{{cite web |title=2011 Census Profile |website=Statistics Canada |date=8 February 2012 |url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=2462802&Geo2=CD&Code2=2462&Data=Count&SearchText=manawan&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1 |access-date=November 30, 2016}}
Geography
Atikamekw of Manawan live primarily on the Indian reserve of the same name, Manawan, located in Lanaudière, Quebec at 113 km northeast of Mont-Laurier.{{cite web |url=http://www.mamrot.gouv.qc.ca/repertoire-des-municipalites/fiche/municipalite/62802/ |title=Répertoire des municipalités : Manawan |website=Affaires municipales et Occupation du territoire Québec |language=fr |archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170757/http://www.mamrot.gouv.qc.ca/repertoire-des-municipalites/fiche/municipalite/62802/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=78&lang=eng |website=Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |title=Reserves/Settlements/Villages |date=14 November 2008 |access-date=November 30, 2016}} The service center located nearest is Saint-Michel-des-Saints and the closest important city is Montreal.{{cite web |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNGeography.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=78&lang=eng |website=Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |title=Geography |date=14 November 2008 |access-date=November 30, 2016}}
Culture
Culture, traditions and way of life of people of Manawan are governed by the six seasons that determine the activities and the travels on the territory. During each season there is a main activity and the camp site is different. The relationship with nature changes according to the season.
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| Atikamekw season | English translation | Corresponding months | Activities{{cite web |url=http://www.manawan.org/saisons_atikamekw/ete/ |title=Les saison Atikamekw :: La nation Atikamekw de Manawan |author=Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan, Connexion-Lanaudière |website=manawan.org |access-date=December 7, 2015 |language=fr |archive-date=November 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102233342/http://www.manawan.org/saisons_atikamekw/ete/ |url-status=dead }} |
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| Nipin | Summer | July, August | Blueberry season, net fishing, small game hunting, manufacture of bark basket |
| Takwakin | Autumn | September, October | Moose rut period, moose hunting |
| Pitcipipon | Pre-Winter | November, December | Trapping season, pose of hare's collars, capture by hand of beavers |
| Pipon | Winter | January, February | Season of ice fishing |
| Sikon | Pre-Spring | March, April | Season of maple sugar |
| Miroskamin | Spring | May, June | Duck and partridge hunting |
Languages
Atikamekw of Manawan speak Atikamekw language, a language of the Algonquian languages family.{{cite web |title=Manawan, entre espoir et fierté |url=http://www.lapresse.ca/voyage/destinations/quebec/lanaudiere/201608/09/01-5008751-manawan-entre-espoir-et-fierte.php |website=La Presse.ca |date=August 9, 2016 |author=Fabienne Couturier |language=fr |access-date=November 30, 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.native-languages.org/atikamekw.htm |title=Atikamekw Language (Attikamek, Tête-de-boule) |website=Native Languages.org |access-date=November 30, 2016}} Atikamekw language is known by all the community and is the main language for day-to-day communication. It is the teaching language from pre-school to the third year of primary school. After that, teaching is done in French, which is the second language spoken by all the community.
Governance
Manawan First Nation is governed by a band council called Conseil Atikamekw de Manawan (French for "Atikamekw Council of Manawan") elected according to a custom electoral system based on Section 11 of the Indian Act. For 2014-2018 tenure, this council is composed of the chief Jean-Roch Ottawa and six councilors.{{cite web |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNGovernance.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=78&lang=eng |website=Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |title=Governance |date=14 November 2008 |access-date=November 30, 2016}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.manawan.com/ Official website] {{in lang|fr}}
- [https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=78&lang=eng First Nation Detail] by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada