Matimekosh
Matimekosh (or Matimekush, officially Matimekosh 3) is a First Nations reserve on Lake Pearce in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada. Together with the Lac-John Reserve, it belongs to the Innu Nation of Matimekush-Lac John. It is an enclave in the centre of the Municipality of Schefferville, and geographically within the Caniapiscau Regional County Municipality but administratively not part of it. Matimekosh means "small trout".
Matimekosh | |
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Indian reserve | |
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Matimekosh Location in Côte-Nord Region of Quebec. | |
| Coordinates: 54°48′30″N 66°49′25″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| Regional county | None |
| Settled | 1972 |
| Formed | 1968 |
| Government | |
| • Chief | Réal McKenzie |
| • Federal riding | Manicouagan |
| • Prov. riding | Duplessis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| • Land | 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| There is an apparent contradiction between two authoritative sources | |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 661 |
| • Density | 963/km2 (2,490/sq mi) |
| • Change (2016–21) | 3.6% |
| • Dwellings | 227 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | G0G 2T0 |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
| Website | https://matimekush.com/ |
Matimekosh is only accessible by airplane via the Schefferville Airport or by train via Tshiuetin Rail Transportation from Sept-Îles. It is serviced by a nursing station, community radio station, library, arena, community centre, and an aboriginal police force, while water, sewer, and fire protection services are provided by the municipality of Schefferville.