Cree Nation of Nemaska

Cree Nation of Nemaska
Cree Mining Symposium,
Mistissini, Qc June 1, 2011
A Brief History of Nemaska
The community of Nemaska was initially
settled on the shores of Nemaska Lake
where a trading post was established in the
early 18th century. As a result of feasibility
studies in the late 1960s for the planned
development of the NBR Complex the
community was relocated on the Shores of
Champion Lake in 1978. In the initial stages
of resettlement, the community had access
to one telephone located in a ‘general store’
and possessed one generator. There was no
running water available and no indoor toilets.
A Brief History of Nemaska
In 1976, 147 band members formally pledged themselves to permanently relocate on
Lake Champion. The Band administration was composed of one Chief and two
councilors and the annual budget provided by Indian Affairs was $12,000. In 1980
housing construction began. The community church was the first building to be
completed and an access road linking the community to the Hydro Quebec gravel
road ‘58’ was completed allowing residents to properly commute for the first time
Nemaska is accessible by air through daily flights by Air Creebec and
is linked to both the James Bay Highway, which leads into Abitibi
Temiscamingue and the Route du Nord leading into Chibougamau.
The community features: one hotel, and hosts the Eenou Nation
Government which is recognized as the Nation’s Capital, with the
Grand Council of Crees having their head offices in Nemaska, an
Administration Office for Cree Nation of Nemaska, a postal office, a
community Wellness Center, the Luke Mettaweskum School, Sam’s
Lodge, ShiShiQuin Daycare, Nemaska Clinic, Cree Trappers
Association Administration Building, a Youth Center, new youth
venture “ The Underground”, a newly constructed Multi Services
Center, a newly constructed Sport complex, a newly constructed Gas
Station and a newly constructed church.
Statistics – Population
Nemaska is characterized by a large youth
population, comprising almost half of the
total population, 46%. Elders are the
smallest age group with 4% and the rest
relatively evenly distributed between
preschoolers and 35 to 65 years olds, or
4%
21% and 29% respectively.
21%
29%
0 to 9 years
10 to 34 years
35 to 65 years
65 years and over
46%
Statistics – Labor Force
6.4%
62.7%
60%
Participation rate
Employment rate
Unemployment rate
Labour Force Indicators (%)
Total
Male
Female
Participation rate
62.7
66.7
60
Employment rate
60
63.9
57.5
Unemployment rate
6.4
8.3
8.3
The unemployment rate is
equal among males and
females and the total
unemployment rate is
lower than that for Quebec
as a whole, 6.4% and 8.2%
respectively. Males have a
slightly higher employment
and participation rate
compared to females.
Statistics – Labor Force
Industry
Total
Male
Female
Total - Experienced labour force
240
120
115
Agriculture and other resource-based industries
35
20
10
Manufacturing and construction industries
15
15
10
Wholesale and retail trade
0
10
10
Finance and real estate
1
0
1
Health and education
70
15
55
Business services
20
10
0
Other services
91
50
36
Health and education and other service providing industries make up the bulk of
Nemaska’s labor sectors. Females are the main labor force in the health and education
sector, with the rest evenly distributed among sectors. Other services make up the
main labor sector for males, followed by manufacturing & construction and health &
education. Business services provide an important future sector for the community.
Statistics – Labor Force
Occupation
Total
Male
Female
Total - Experienced labour force
240
120
115
Management occupations
25
15
10
Business, finance and administration occupations
25
10
20
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
10
0
0
Health occupations
0
0
0
Social science, education, government service and religion
45
10
35
Art, culture, recreation and sport
15
10
10
Sales and service occupations
75
45
30
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
20
20
0
Occupations unique to primary industry
30
15
15
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities
0
0
0
Sales & service occupation and social science related occupations are the major
occupational fields in Nemaska. Significant potential in Health and Science
occupations are available for the community to explore in the future, as well as
arts & recreational (tourism).
SHAREHOLDER EEYOU POWER
Community
Development &
Natural Resources
SHAREHOLDER NEMASKA
EXPLORATIONS
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CREE NATION OF
NEMASKA AND NEMASKA
EXPLORATIONS (RDPA)
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
CREE NATION OF NEMASKA &
NEMASKA EXPLORATIONS (TSX-V: NMX)
The Cree Nation of Nemaska and Nemaska Explorations
have developed a good relationship since the
acquisition from Golden Goose
The community and Nemaska Explorations expect to
finalize a Resource Development Partnership
Agreement
The Cree Nation of Nemaska is closely involved on the
development of the Whabouchi (Lithium) Project
Cree Nation of Nemaska through their development
corporation is a shareholder of Nemaska Explorations
Major Milestones for the remaining of 2011
• Pilot Plant metallurgical tests (Spring 2011);
• IBA discussions ( Summer 2011);
• Full Feasibility Study (Fall 2011);
• Environmental Study and Report (Summer and Fall
2011);
• Off‐take Agreement and Financing (Fall 2011);
• Production decision (Fall 2011);
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Kitchen 1 819 673 2512
[email protected]
Guy Bourassa 1 418 580 2320
[email protected]