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
3,794
Rank #63 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
279.7 KM²
Rank #31 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
08/26/2025
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-14 07:56:04 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
3794
Address
PO BOX 248, ATTAWAPISKAT, ON
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Band Council

Governance Type
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Chief
JUDY SYLVIA KOOSTACHIN-METATAWABIN
Term Expires
08/26/2025
Number of Council Members
13

JUDY SYLVIA KOOSTACHIN-METATAWABIN

Chief

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MICHEL STEPHEN HOOKIMAWILLILLENE

Councillor

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ALEXANDER JAMES KATAQUAPIT

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MAGGIE KOOSTACHIN

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TESLA FELICIA NAKOGEE

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KARA ROSE SHISHEESH

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JENNIE ROSE ANNA SUTHERLAND

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ROBERT LEONARD SUTHERLAND MERCIER

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ANTHONY SHELDON KENNEDY WESLEY

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IGNACE PAUL GABRIEL WESLEY

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IGNACE XAVIER WESLEY

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REMI GERALD WHEESK

Councillor

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JACK JR. LINKLATER

Deputy Chief

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