pɛsəmit | Bande des Innus de Pessamit

The Bande des Innus de Pessamit is a First Nation community of Innu people, located in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. They have maintained strong cultural traditions and continue to preserve their Indigenous heritage.

POPULATION
4,269
Rank #49 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
252.1 KM²
Rank #37 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
08/16/2026
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-05 04:57:45 UTC
Name
Bande des Innus de Pessamit (ISC Code: 85)
Former Names
Betsiamites First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Northeast Quebec, North Shore of Saint Lawrence River
Indigenous Language
Innu-aimun
Number of Registered Members
4269
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
4, rue Metshteu, CP 40, Pessamit, QC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
RENÉ SIMON
Term Expires
08/16/2026
Number of Council Members
7

RENÉ SIMON

Chief

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OLIVIER BACON

Councillor

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JÉRÔME BACON ST-ONGE

Councillor

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SUZANNE BACON-CHARLAND

Councillor

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ANDY CANAPÉ

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CHRISTIANE RIVERIN

Councillor

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CHRISTINE VALLÉE

Councillor

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