JEUX PIEKUAKAMI METUEUN INC.

What JEUX PIEKUAKAMI METUEUN INC. does

Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan is the administrative government of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, an Indigenous community located in Mashteuiatsh in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada. Governed by Katakuhimatsheta — a council of one chief and six councilors most recently elected on August 1, 2025 — the organization delivers a comprehensive suite of community services to Nation members across health and collective wellness, education (including the Centre Nipimishkan adult education centre), housing, public security, culture and heritage (including the Musée ilnu de Mashteuiatsh and the nelueun language revitalization plan), territorial management, and economic development (Tourisme Mashteuiatsh, DPISEC, SDEI, the Nashkue business district). It also exercises community-level legislative authority, most recently adopting the Uashteshkuau Tipelitamun child and youth protection law on July 10, 2026.

The operating stack is conventional government administration: a web portal (www.mashteuiatsh.ca) providing online registrations, public notices, and service information, with targeted tooling including ArcGIS for wildlife/hunting-zone mapping, Survey123 for territorial data collection, and Zoom for remote consultations. No proprietary technology platforms were identified. Distribution combines in-person service counters (Housing at 125 rue Pileu, Workforce Development at 124 rue Pileu, Adult Education at 122 rue Pileu, main reception at 1671 rue Ouiatchouan), community halls (Mamuhitunitshuap), the CHUK 107.3 FM community radio station, Facebook mobilization (Uauitishitutau), bilingual public consultations in French and nelueun, and community assemblies. Pricing for member-facing programs is either free or nominal (e.g., C$10 annual dog license, C$50–C$100 hygiene-product subsidy, C$50 canoeing certification).

Revenue is dominated by transfer payments and grants from federal (Services aux Autochtones Canada) and provincial governments covering health, education, housing, and core administration, supplemented by transaction-fee revenue streams from tourism (Musée ilnu, historical cruises), housing program administration, and emerging operations such as the proposed on-territory Bingo Law. The most significant capital signal is a C$27.5 million (25%) commitment to the C$110 million Énergie Matawak minihydroelectric joint venture with MRC de Matawinie, Atikamekw de Manawan, and Hydro-Québec, establishing a long-duration energy-revenue vector alongside the existing transfer-payment base.

Name

JEUX PIEKUAKAMI METUEUN INC.

Legal name

Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan

Website

https://mashteuiatsh.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan is the elected administrative government of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation in Mashteuiatsh, Quebec, delivering health, education, housing, cultural-preservation, and economic-development services to community members via federal and provincial transfer payments, tourism, and Indigenous-led business entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

First Nations Government Administration

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (92114), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Trade, Industry & Economic Development Administration (BPAIAAAL)

Keywords

• Indigenous government services
• First Nations administration
• Community health services
• Adult education programs
• Cultural preservation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mashteuiatsh

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Services and Administration: Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan operates as a First Nations government receiving funding from federal (Services aux Autochtones Canada) and provincial governments for core services including health, education, housing, public security, and cultural programs. Revenue comes through transfer payments, grants, and program-specific funding agreements.
2. Bingo Operations: Development of proposed legislation to regulate and operate bingo activities on Tshitassinu territory. The law aims to promote economic development, support community organizations and families, and provide gambling addiction prevention services. Revenue from bingo operations would support community causes.
3. Tourism Services: Tourism Mashteuiatsh promotes the community as a tourist destination with the Musée ilnu de Mashteuiatsh, cultural events, historical cruises, and traditional activities. Revenue generated through tourism-related activities and packages.
4. Housing Programs: Manages housing programs including property access support, rental housing construction, renovation funding, loan guarantees, emergency repairs, accessibility modifications, and community housing. Programs are funded through federal housing allocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

JEUX PIEKUAKAMI METUEUN INC., operating as the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan, is the administrative government of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation. It delivers community services including health, education, housing, public security, cultural preservation, and economic development directly to members of the First Nation community in Mashteuiatsh, Quebec.

Product overview

JEUX PIEKUAKAMI METUEUN INC. operates the website of Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan (First Nation of Pekuakamiulnuatsh / Mashteuiatsh), serving as the administrative government portal. The platform provides access to a comprehensive suite of government services including governance and documentation, health and wellness services, education programs (Centre Nipimishkan for adult education), housing programs, employment services, and cultural programs including the Policy for Cultural Affirmation and the Nelueun Language Revitalization Plan. Supporting services include community facilities (Miluelimun fitness center), tourism promotion through Tourisme Mashteuiatsh and Musée ilnu, traditional territory occupation programs (Tshitassinu and ilnu-aitun), and various community support services including psychosocial support for class action proceedings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Développement Piekuakami Ilnuatsh (DPISEC): Economic development entity of the First Nation
• Société de développement économique ilnu (SDEI)
• Tourisme Mashteuiatsh
• Musée ilnu de Mashteuiatsh

Products and services

• Community Health Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-week (480-hour) tannery training program completed through partnership with Écofaune boréale
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Opitciwan CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Partnership between Mashteuiatsh and Opitciwan communities arising from a principle agreement for road repair and maintenance of road infrastructure under Transport Québec's responsibility on their ancestral territories Nitaskinan and Nitassinan. Currently undertaking road rehabilitation work between km 38 and 40 with completion expected end of October.
• Fondation communautaire du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Partnership through commemorative excellence scholarship fund for 175th anniversary of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. Provides four perseverance scholarships of $350 and $650 for 2024-2025 graduates.
• Écofaune boréalecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025Partnership with Écofaune boréale to deliver a 20-week (480-hour) tannery training program beginning October 28, 2025 in Mashteuiatsh. Priority given to First Nation members aged 18 and older. Registration deadline September 5, 2025 with open house September 3.
• CHUK 107.3 FMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025Local radio station providing live broadcast of election results on August 1, 2025 with nelueun interpretation. Live broadcast on air, website (chukfm.ca/en-direct), and Facebook (facebook.com/Chukfm).
• Environnement CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Funding partner for experimental research on wolves, caribou, and other species. Collaboration with Quebec Ministry of Environment for caribou habitat restoration. Phase 2 launched fall 2025 with community observation contributions.
• MRC de MatawinieflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2024Indigenous and non-Indigenous business partnership developing hydroelectric potential of Lake Taureau reservoir through minihydroelectric facility at existing Matawin dam operated by Hydro-Québec. Total project valued at $110 million with $27.5 million investment from Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan (25% share).
• Community Atikamekw de ManawanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2024Indigenous partnership in Énergie Matawak hydroelectric project alongside MRC de Matawinie and Pekuakamiulnuatsh. Total project valued at $110 million. Three-community Indigenous economic development initiative.
• Accès TransportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 February 2024Agreement renewal for adapted transportation services for people with reduced mobility. Evaluation of needs conducted by Health and Collective Wellness team. Eligibility based on accestransport.com criteria.
• Refuge animal de RobervalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 January 2024Annual contract for patrols, emergency calls, animal collection for abandonment or stray animals, and wildlife control. Part of dog management strategy including licensing and stray animal recovery.
• Law Firm Dionne SchulzeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal firm assisting claimants with class action form completion at no cost. Contact: 1 888 232-3778 or [email protected]. Providing free legal assistance for Indian Residential Schools-era class actions.
• Régie des matières résiduelles du Lac-Saint-JeanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidy program for durable hygiene products providing 50% reimbursement up to $50 maximum. Combined with $50 from Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan for total $100 subsidy. Covers washable diapers, menstrual products, and absorbent items.
• Hydro-QuébecflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure partner for Énergie Matawak minihydroelectric project using existing dam at Lake Taureau reservoir. Estimated project value $110 million with Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan investing $27.5 million for 25% ownership.
• SOPFEU (Société de protection des forêts contre le feu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest fire prevention and management organization. Open fire ban lifted July 13, 2026. Community references SOPFEU website for current fire restrictions and information.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Represents Inuit beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, administering settlement funds and overseeing treaty rights. Broader scale than Pekuakamiulnuatsh but operates analogous Indigenous rights-management and benefit-administration functions.

Direct peers

• Six Nations of the Grand River: Largest First Nations reserve in Canada operating its own elected council, health, education, and social services with significant economic development (electricity, gaming, real estate). Comparable as a mature, diversified Indigenous government entity with extensive commercial and cultural programming.
• Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan: Co-partner in the Énergie Matawak hydroelectric project and fellow Quebec Atikamekw-Ilnu-adjacent governance entity. Directly comparable as a strategic Indigenous partner on the same flagship energy initiative and provides analogous community service delivery model.
• Mohawk Council of Kahnawake: Canadian First Nations self-governing entity providing comprehensive community services (health, education, social services) to its members in Quebec. Most directly comparable as an Indigenous band government administering transfer-funded programs and asserting legislative jurisdiction.
• Conseil des Innus de Pessamit: Quebec-based Innu First Nation government with elected council structure, comprehensive community services, and traditional territory management programs analogous to Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan's Tshitassinu occupation programs.
• Opitciwan (Conseil des Atikamekw d'Opitciwan): Strategic partner on the Nitaskinan/Nitassinan road infrastructure maintenance agreement. Fellow Quebec First Nation with comparable self-governance structure, federal/provincial transfer dependency, and active traditional-territory programs.
• Huron-Wendat Nation (Wendake): Quebec-based First Nation operating self-governance with Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations and tourism infrastructure directly comparable to Tourisme Mashteuiatsh and Musée ilnu de Mashteuiatsh. Similar cultural tourism and language preservation mandate.

Others

• Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL): Political organization representing 43 First Nations in Quebec and Labrador, including Pekuakamiulnuatsh. Adjacent as a regional advocacy body, not a direct operational peer, but contextually relevant as the umbrella political structure for the same provincial funding and policy environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/uauitishitutau
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=idGhRCCJAO8
• Facebookfacebook.com/Chukfm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conseil-des-montagnais-du-lac-saint-jean

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