Oujé-Bougoumou
is built on the shores of Opémisca Lake. The
name means «traversed by a river». Dispersed
in the neighbouring towns, villages and forest, the
community reunited in 1992 to form the newest Cree village.
Combining modernism and tradition, with an eye on ecology,
the original concept of the village, created by Douglas
Cardinal, architect (Museum of Civilizations, Hull),
who won an award from the United Nations. A visit to
the cultural community and village is a must! Tourist
information: Oujé-Bougoumou Tourism Office. Tel.:
(819) 745-3905 or 1-888-745-3905 Fax: (819) 745-3544.
For more information, please visit the Grand
Council of the Crees.
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