Maliotenam facts for kids
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Maliotenam
Mani-Utenam (Innu-aimun)
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| Etymology: City of Mary | |
 Maliotenam
Location in Côte-Nord region, Quebec
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| RCM | None |
| Constituted | unspecified |
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| • Type | Indian reserve |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.20 km2 (2.01 sq mi) |
| • Land | 5.20 km2 (2.01 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 1,610 |
| • Density | 309.7/km2 (802/sq mi) |
| • Change (2016–21) |  4.4% |
| • Dwellings | 542 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code |
G4R
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| Area code(s) | 418, 581, and 367 |
Maliotenam (also called Mani-Utenam in the Innu language) is a special place in Quebec, Canada. It's a First Nations reserve, which means it's land set aside for Indigenous people. Maliotenam is right next to the city of Sept-Îles. It's part of a larger Innu community called Uashat-Maliotenam, which also includes the nearby area of Uashat. About 1,600 people live here.
Maliotenam shares its leadership with the community of Uashat. This shared government is called the Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam. The leaders include a chief, a deputy chief, and five councillors. All these leaders are chosen by the community members in an election. The current chief is Mike Pelash McKenzie.
Maliotenam is surrounded by the city of Sept-Îles. You can easily reach it by car using Road 138. The big city of Montreal is quite far away, more than 900 kilometers to the southwest. Even though Maliotenam is a small community, about 520 hectares in size, it has many useful services. These include a hospital, a supermarket, a youth center, and an arena.
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History of Maliotenam
Maliotenam was created in 1949 by the Canadian Government. They wanted the large Innu community to settle there. However, many Innu people preferred to stay on their traditional lands in Uashat. Others chose to live in the village of Moisie. Maliotenam covers an area of 527 hectares. The main language spoken here is Innu, and French is the second language.
Innu Culture and Traditions
Traditional practices are still a very important part of Innu life today. People continue to fish for salmon and hunt animals like bustards and caribou. They also trap fur-bearing animals and beavers. This helps to keep their culture alive and strong. Some families still travel to their ancestral lands to follow these traditions. For them, this way of life is very important.
Languages Spoken in Maliotenam
The people of Maliotenam mostly speak Innu, which is their traditional language. French is the most common second language for the community members.
Education for Youth
The Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam band government manages education. For younger students, primary education takes place at the Tshishteshinu school in Maliotenam. Older students attend secondary school at the Manikanetish school in Uashat.
About Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
Maliotenam is one of the communities managed by the Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam. This is an Innu First Nation in Quebec, Canada. Its main office is in Sept-Îles, on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River. This First Nation owns and manages the reserves of Maliotenam and Uashat. As of 2016, there were 4,608 registered members of this First Nation. It is led by a band council and is connected to the Mamuitun Tribal Council.
