Objective:
- Educating young people and encouraging them to contribute to ecosystem conservation efforts in the Uapishka biodiversity reserve.
The Pamishkatau-Biosphere Class is an educational program for school-aged youth in Pessamit and Manicouagan that aims to share knowledge gained from scientific research and Indigenous perspectives. Accompanied by a biologist guide and an Innu guide, the young people discover the flora and fauna of the Manicouagan territory in the Uapishka (Groulx) Mountains, while familiarizing themselves with certain aspects of Innu culture in the heart of Nitassinan. The stay at the Uapishka Station makes the trip even more immersive.
Impacts for Manicouagan:
The Pamishkatau-Biosphere Class promotes a unique encounter between scientific and Indigenous knowledge, reconnecting young people with their territory and the nature that surrounds them. It strengthens regional pride, a sense of belonging to Nitassinan, and an understanding of local environmental issues. By training a new generation of conscious and committed citizens, this program actively contributes to the protection and enhancement of Manicouagan’s natural and cultural heritage.
The first edition took place in 2023 with financial support from the Quebec government as part of the Action-Climat Québec program and is in line with the objectives of the 2030 Green Economy Plan. The project was also made possible thanks to financial contributions from the Quebec Ministry of Tourism, as part of a partnership to create and promote responsible and sustainable tourism in a northern context. Finally, the project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Sustainable Development Goals Program and by the Baie-Comeau Smelter Sustainable Communities Fund (Alcoa).
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