Oujé-Bougoumou, Canada

Category of Activity

Human Settlements

Brief Description

Oujé-Bougoumou, an indigenous Cree community in Northern Quebec, experienced decades of repeated relocations. Persistent political pressure and negotiation finally led, in 1992, to their gaining band status and land. The Band then designed a village based on three principles: economic efficiency and sustainability; environmental conservation and harmony; and aesthetic beauty. By using biomass from waste wood in a district heating system the village cut energy costs and benefitted the environment. It integrates traditional Cree values and culture with ultra-modern design and technology.

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Contact Information

c/o Paul Wertman
Oujé-Bougoumou
24 Bayswater Avenue
Ottawa, K1Y 2E4 Canada
Tel. #: 1 613 761 1655
Fax #: 1 613 761 1388