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acres northeast of Schefferville. There
is ample room for expansion, whether
for residential, commercial, or indus-
trial purposes.
Though the Naskapi people have
a very difficult modern history, the
pride and resourcefulness in their
community has helped them perse-
vere and entre into a modern chapter
in its history. Many young, educated
Naskapi are choosing to stay in their
home, many even taking positions in
their town council.
Curtis Tootoosis, Director General,
Kawawachikamach, says “A very
young council was recently elected,
Four of the councillors will be in their
30s, and Chief Noah Swappie is in
his early 40s,” explains Tootoosis.
“We have started initiatives, building
capacity initiatives within the commu-
nity to become more independent.
