Manikin Center

The Manikin Center is a pillar of community life in Kawawachikamach. It offers a range of essential services, including groceries, a post office and basic necessities, while supporting local employment, food security and the economic vitality of the Naskapi Nation.

Offering everyday essentials

At the Manikin Center, residents have local access to a wide variety of food, household and everyday products. This reduces their dependence on outside deliveries and provides the community with logistical stability.

By generating direct employment for members of the Naskapi Nation, Manikin promotes local self-sufficiency and the development of management, logistics and customer service skills. It acts as a springboard towards a more resilient and inclusive economy.

Local groceries and everyday essentials

Access to a wide variety of fresh and dry grocery products, as well as everyday essentials to support community food security.

Postal services and parcel delivery

A local post office for sending, receiving and managing mail and parcels, essential for linking Kawawachikamach to the rest of Quebec and Canada.

Economic support and job creation

Local employment opportunities for members of the Naskapi Nation, customer service training and direct contribution to the economic development of Kawawachikamach.