MaliotenamAbout Maliotenam
Maliotenam is an Innu community and reserve in Quebec, Canada, associated with the Uashat-Maliotenam First Nation. It is a residential and cultural community inhabited by Innu people.
The settlement contains community facilities and services for residents and hosts cultural activities and events that reflect Innu traditions. It is not primarily a tourist site, and visits should respect local protocols.
The community developed in the 20th century as part of Innu settlement patterns in the region and remains under local band governance. It functions as a home and cultural centre for its members.
Maliotenam is located on the north shore region of Quebec near the town of Sept-Îles and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
- Innu community: Maliotenam is one of the two communities associated with the Uashat-Maliotenam Innu band and is a living Indigenous community with local governance and cultural activities.
Best Time to Visit Maliotenam
Visit in summer for community events and easier access; respect local regulations and community protocols.
Weather & Climate near Maliotenam
Maliotenam's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1124 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -20° - -9° | -23° | 84 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -18° - -8° | -21° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -12° - -2° | -14° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 11° | 3° | 93 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 15° | 10° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 8° | 1° | 109 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -6° - 2° | -8° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -15° - -6° | -18° | 102 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Maliotenam
Maliotenam lies near the town of Uashat and Sept-Îles in Quebec. Access is typically by road from Sept-Îles; because it is an Indigenous community, visitors should contact local authorities or tourism offices in Sept-Îles for advice and permission if required.