Eastmain, Cree village in Eeyou Istchee, Canada
Eastmain sits at the mouth of the Eastmain River on James Bay, encompassing 148 square kilometers of subarctic territory in northern Quebec.
The Hudson's Bay Company established a trading post at this location in 1730, which became the company's primary trading center for the east coast region.
The community maintains strong indigenous traditions with 87 percent of residents speaking Cree as their first language and actively practicing traditional hunting methods.
The settlement connects to southern cities through a 103-kilometer gravel road from James Bay Road and offers air service via Eastmain River Airport.
The James Bay Project in the 1980s redirected 90 percent of the Eastmain River flow, transforming the local environment and traditional fishing practices.
Location: Eeyou Istchee
Shares border with: Eastmain, Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government
GPS coordinates: 52.23330,-78.50000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:19
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