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Frequently Asked Questions

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

The laundry facility is located at: 1 Mgezo Street, Odanak (QC) J0G 1H0.

The laundry facility is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Usage is at your own expense and payable in cash only (coins).

No, reservations are not required.

You can call the Band Council reception during business hours at 450 568-2810.

GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND COMPOST COLLECTION

The collection calendar is available here: see the schedule.

The lists of accepted materials can be found here: view the lists.

ECO-CENTRE

Use of the Odanak Eco-centre is reserved for Odanak residents. Institutions, businesses, industries, and contractors are not authorized to use the eco-centre.
Certain exceptions may be granted and must be discussed in advance with the eco-centre manager or Band Council General Management.
The eco-centre is located at 2035 Tolba Street, Odanak, J0G 1H0. Using a GPS may lead you to an incorrect route, so please follow the directions below. From Route 132, take Asban Street (rang Saint-Joseph) when heading east, or turn right 100 m after Dépan-O-Gaz Nimôwon when heading west. Continue for 800 m on Asban Street, then turn left onto Tolba Street. The eco-centre entrance is located at the end of Tolba Street.

The eco-centre is open from May to November and closes once snow accumulates on the ground. Opening hours and the list of statutory holidays are available here: view the schedule.

The complete list of accepted materials is available here: view the lists.

Yes, it is free of charge.

  • Use of the Odanak eco-centre is reserved for Odanak residents.
  • Use of the eco-centre outside of opening hours is prohibited.
  • Users must stop their vehicle at reception and identify themselves with an official document showing their address.
  • Users must unload their own items, in the order of arrival and/or according to the attendant’s instructions.
  • Use of machinery or dump trailers to unload into containers is prohibited.
  • It is prohibited to remove safety guardrails or enter containers.
  • Industrial hazardous materials are not accepted. Accepted hazardous materials must be brought in their original container or in a clearly identified container with a maximum capacity of 20 litres (5 gallons).
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited on site.
  • The speed limit on site is 10 km/h.
  • Young children and animals must remain inside vehicles.
  • Hunting on site is prohibited.
  • Oversized items must be dismantled or cut prior to disposal.

GENEALOGY

  • A scanned copy of your birth certificate
  • A scanned copy of your parents’ marriage certificate, death certificate, or birth certificates
  • A scanned copy of your grandparents’ marriage certificate, death certificate, or birth certificates, if they were born or married after 1941.
As well as the following information:
  • Your full name
  • Father’s full name
  • Mother’s full name
  • Date and place of marriage (if applicable)
  • Paternal grandfather’s full name
  • His spouse’s full name
  • Date and place of marriage (if applicable)
  • Maternal grandfather’s full name
  • His spouse’s full name
  • Date and place of marriage (if applicable)

By sending all required information by email to genealogie@caodanak.com.

This depends on the scope of the research required. Generally, an initial follow-up is conducted within approximately two weeks after receipt of the request.

This service is free.

We commit to assisting you only if you may be eligible for the Odanak citizenship code. If so, please contact genealogie@caodanak.com.
Otherwise, we recommend consulting the guide Researching Your Indigenous Ancestors from Library and Archives Canada.
or contacting genealogy societies or archival centres such as the Centre d’archives régionales du Séminaire de Nicolet.

POST-SECONDARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

To be eligible, the student must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a registered member listed on the Odanak Band List*
  • Have been a resident of Canada for at least one year (12 consecutive months) at the time the application is received (proof required)
  • Be enrolled in a college or university program leading to a diploma
  • Submit a complete funding application to the Education Department within the required deadlines

*For students obtaining Indian Status during the school year, funding begins on the official registration date with Indigenous Services Canada. Funding is not retroactive prior to status recognition for allowances, books, or tuition fees.

You must submit your action plan, the post-secondary financial assistance application form, contract, proxy-authorization, and all documents listed in the checklist.

Deadlines vary by academic session. Please refer to our policy: [URL].

A maximum of 30 days is required to confirm approval.

Yes.

CITIZENSHIP CODE AND MEMBER DATA UPDATES

By clicking the following link [URL] or by contacting the Band Council reception.

The Odanak Citizenship Code was adopted by members and determines eligibility for membership. It promotes unity, cultural integrity, and social harmony among the Abenaki of Odanak.

Required documents vary depending on the situation and type of update requested.

By clicking the following link [URL]

Processing times vary, but are generally around 30 days.

HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING

By clicking the following link: https://gcnwa.com/en/hunting-fishing/ or by visiting the Council reception during opening hours.

By picking up your permit at the Band Council during opening hours when the issuance period is active. To confirm, follow our Facebook page or call 450 568-2810.

You can contact the Band Council reception at 450 268-2810.

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship program aims to promote healthy lifestyle habits – physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional. The Abenaki of Odanak Band Council offers financial assistance of up to $1,500 per member, subject to eligibility and available budget.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Be a member of the Abenaki of Odanak
  • Promote healthy lifestyle habits through sport
  • Submit a complete application form (including registration receipt, instructor proof, and declaration of practice from the member, parent, or guardian) within prescribed timelines
  • Be under 18 years of age
  • Participate in organized amateur sports programs such as Quebec student sports networks (RSÉQ) and/or federated leagues

Proof of registration (registration receipt, instructor confirmation, or declaration of practice).

There is no deadline.

A response is generally provided within approximately two weeks after the application is received.

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For assistance, please contact reception at 450 568-2810.

HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY

Simply complete the housing repair assistance application form.