ah-tah-wah-pis-cat | Attawapiskat First Nation

Attawapiskat First Nation is a Cree community situated on the western coast of James Bay in Ontario, Canada. Known for its remote location and ongoing socioeconomic challenges, the community has gained national attention for housing and water quality issues.

POPULATION
3,796
Rank #63 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
279.7 KM²
Rank #31 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
08/29/2028
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-21 14:05:22 UTC
Name
Attawapiskat (ISC Code: 143)
Former Names
Attawapiskat Indian Reserve
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
James Bay Lowlands
Indigenous Language
Mushkegowuk (Swampy Cree)
Number of Registered Members
3796
Address
PO BOX 248, ATTAWAPISKAT, ON
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
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Chief
JUDY (SYLVIA) KOOSTACHIN-METATAWABIN
Term Expires
08/29/2028
Number of Council Members
13

JUDY (SYLVIA) KOOSTACHIN-METATAWABIN

Chief

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CLARENCE PRESTON CARPENTER

Councillor

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CHRISTINE CECILE HOOKIMAWILLILLENE (KATAQUAPIT)

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JOSEPH LUKE LOUTTIT

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RAYMOND METATAWABIN

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JOSEPH (XAVIER) LUKE ROSE

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TEYONNA TANYA SPENCE

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JENNIE (ROSE ANNA) SUTHERLAND

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ANTHONY (SHELDON) WESLEY

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REMI GERALD (XAVIER) WHEESK

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MAGGIE KOOSTACHIN

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ROBERT LEONARD SUTHERLAND MERCIER

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KARA ROSE FIREMAN

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