Fort Mackenzie, Naskapi women beside the Hudson's Bay Company post, 1941, cc. Paul Provencher
Stimulating the economic, social and cultural development of the Kawawachikamach community
A Living Legacy
For more than 45 years, the Naskapi Development Corporation (NDC) has embodied the vision of a strong, resilient and forward-looking Indigenous corporation. It was created in 1979, under a special Quebec law, the Act respecting the Naskapi Development Corporation, in accordance with section 17 of the Northeastern Québec Agreement - one of Canada's first modern treaties, signed by the federal and provincial governments and the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach.
Entirely controlled by Naskapi beneficiaries, it was created to manage the compensation provided under the Agreement and to invest in the economic, social, and cultural development of the Nation.
True to its values and traditions, the NDC draws on its deep knowledge of the land and the strength of its community to build a sustainable future for the benefit of present and future generations.
Our locations
From our head office in Kawawachikamach to our administrative office in Quebec City, the NDC carries out projects and operates essential services in several Quebec regions, especially Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.
In the heart of our community, our head office houses the majority of the Naskapi team, as well as the Language and Culture Department. It also welcomes visitors who want to discover books, crafts and other cultural resources, and it is where our Board of Directors meets to ensure that decisions are made in line with community priorities.
In Québec City, our office manages most of the administrative operations that support NDC projects across the province. Our presence facilitates links with partners, suppliers and organizations to ensure efficient coordination.
Together, our two offices maintain strong roots in the community while remaining connected to Quebec's administrative and commercial network.
Move your mouse over the map to find the locations of our businesses and areas of activity.
Adoschaouna Civil Works: Jamésie, J0Y 2B0 (418) 871-5100, cell (514) 978-9989
Québec City administrative office: 1404 Blanchette Street, Québec City, QC G1Y 1P2, (418) 871-5100
Adoschaouna Transport: 153 Maltais Street, Sept-Îles, QC G4R 3J9, (418) 960-0101, cell (418) 965-6179
Kawawachikamach head office: 1007 Naskapi Road, P.O. Box 5153, Kawawachikamach, (418) 585-2612
Manikin Center: 1005 Kawawa Road, P.O. Box 5113, Kawawachikamach, QC G0G 2Z0, (418) 585-3660
Schefferville Airport Corporation: 72 Atlantic Street, Schefferville, (581) 505-1304
Brand image
The Naskapi Development Corporation logo is inspired by the traditional art of the Naskapi people, with a hand-drawn style that evokes natural forms and ancestral craftsmanship. At the heart of the logo, the caribou, a figure of resilience, is depicted in a protective stance facing the ptarmigan, a symbol of adaptability and wisdom. The traditional Naskapi flower embodies culture and the transmission of knowledge, while the linear pattern illustrates the Naskapi journey through continuity, challenges, and renewal.
This logo reflects the Corporation's mission: to encourage, promote, protect and help preserve Naskapi values, traditions and way of life, while being mindful of the community's well-being and educational advancement.
Caribou
A symbol of the Naskapi people's resilience and ancestral bond with the land, the caribou reflects development rooted in culture and tradition.
Ptarmigan
The ptarmigan, a northern bird, embodies the ability to adapt. It is a reminder of the importance of respect for the environment in the Naskapi Development Corporation's vision of development.
Naskapi flower
The Naskapi flower symbolizes beauty, resilience and the continuity of knowledge handed down from generation to generation. It embodies the people's cultural vitality and deep roots.
Pattern
The pattern represents a trajectory marked by adaptability. This symbol reflects the strength and perseverance at the heart of the Naskapi Development Corporation's mission.
