Atikamekw of Manawan

They live primarily in the Atikamekw community of Manawan, an Indian reserve located in Lanaudière.

In October 2016, the band had a total registered population of 2,892 members, 409 of them were living off reserve.

[5][6] The service center located nearest is Saint-Michel-des-Saints and the closest important city is Montreal.

[7] Culture, traditions and way of life of people of Manawan are governed by the six seasons that determine the activities and the travels on the territory.

For 2014-2018 tenure, this council is composed of the chief Jean-Roch Ottawa and six councilors.