The Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation

Pronounced: was-kah-GAH-nish
Updated: July 1, 2026
2951
Registered Members
Rank #111 nationally
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Reserve Area
Rank #547 nationally
July 3, 2029
Council Term Expires
Elected July 3, 2025 · 4-year term

Overview

Name
The Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation (ISC Code: 61)
Former Names
Rupert House Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
East Cree (Eeyou)
Indigenous Language
East Cree (coastal dialect)

Registered Band Members

Total Registered Members
2951
On Reserve
2305
Off Reserve
646

Contact Information

Phone
(819) 895-8650
Fax
(819) 895-8901
Address
70, Waskaganish Street, P.O. BOX 60, Waskaganish, QC, J0M 1R0
General Email
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Websites

The Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation
http://www.waskaganish.ca/ →