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Atikamekw of Opitciwan (
French
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: ''Atikamekw d'Opitciwan'') are an
Atikamekw
The Atikamekw are the Indigenous inhabitants of the subnational country or territory they call ('Our Land'), in the upper Saint-Maurice River valley of Quebec (about north of Montreal), Canada. Their current population is around 8,000. One o ...
First Nation
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in
Quebec
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, Canada. In 2016, it has a registered population of 2,937 members. They live primarily on an
Indian reserve
In Canada, an Indian reserve (french: réserve indienne) is specified by the '' Indian Act'' as a "tract of land, the legal title to which is vested in Her Majesty,
that has been set apart by Her Majesty for the use and benefit of a band."
Ind ...
,
Obedjiwan 28, located in
Mauricie
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.
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References
External links
Official website
First Nation Detailby
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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