Station Uapishka

Facility type

Major

Host institution

Description

Uapishka Station is a joint scientific research and ecotourism venture co-founded by the Innu Council of Pessamit and the Manicouagan-Uapishka World Biosphere Reserve (RMBMU). Its facilities are located at the foot of the Uapishka (Groulx) Mountains, near the Manicouagan Reservoir, in the heart of the Pessamit Nitassinan, the ancestral territory of the Innu.

 

Mission

With a view of strengthening indigenous identity and protecting and enhancing the natural and cultural heritage of its surrounding territory, Station Uapishka aims to:

•     Stimulate the acquisition, sharing and dissemination of scientific knowledge and Innu knowledge;
•     Develop human capital and promote the socio-professional integration of Indigenous people, particularly youth;
•     Promote accessibility, discovery and dynamic occupation of Nitassinan.

 

 

 

 

Services offered

Logistics

• Storage of scientific equipment;
• Internet access;
• Provisioning of supplies;
• Heliport;
• Boat launch;
• Rental of snowmobiles, ATV, Zodiac, Security equipment

Accommodation:

• Inn (23 beds)
• Cabins (4-6 beds)
• Dormitory (8 beds)
• Camping
• 1 conference room
• 1 restaurant
• 1 dining room
• Showers
• Laundry

 

 

Resource person

Conditions of use

Contact: info@uapishka.com

Consult: http://stationuapishka.com/?lang=en