An inside look at SOCAM, a non-profit corporation providing communications and radio broadcast services to the communities, meeting the specifi needs of the Attikamekws and Innus (Montagnais).

Adapted from: socam.net

CIHW 100.3 FM is an integral part of the SOCAM network of radio stations. CIHW is an Amerindian community radio station located on the Wendat (Huron) territory of Wendake, bordering on Quebec City. CIHW broadcasts a wide range of programs to meet the different needs of its community.

Adapted from (french only): cihw.org

Radio Kue Attinukan is an integral part of the SOCAM network of radio stations. This station is located near Schefferville. It serves the Innus and Naskapis in the Matimekosh community, spread over two communities. The station is located 510 kilometres north of Sept-îles, near the Labrador border.

Adapted from (french only): crka.net

Radio Ntetemuk Inc. is an integral part of the SOCAM network of radio stations. It is located at Betsiamites (Pessamit).

Adapted from (french only): cimbfm.net

CHUK 107.3 was founded in 1980 on the Mashteuiatsh territory. It grew out of the visionary spirit of people deeply committed to their community's development. Its launch was part of the process leading to the founding of many other Aboriginal community radio stations in the same era.

Adapted from (french only): chukfm.ca

Jimmy Dubé

26-year old, young and single, Jimmy Dubé is from the Manawan community. Since his childhood, he was interested in communications. He strongly got involved voluntarily in the local radio. He totally fell in love for communications when seeing former journalists of Manawan work while having them as trainers.

Being very curious, Jimmy is very interested in politics and in everything related to culture.

Rose-Aimée Dubé

Rose-Aimée Dubé works as a journalist and film director at the SOCAM in Wendake. She first started as an employee before becoming permanent. Rose-Aimée is married to an Innu from Mashteuiatsh.

She studied Journalism and Native Studies at university. Her work as a journalist gave her the chance to learn her Atikamekw language. She likes going to Manawan to do a cover story regarding the activities in the community.

Mélanie Petiquay

Mélanie Petiquay is an Atikamekw of Manawan. For ten years, she is working as a social worker in suicide prevention. She worked for the Mikon Program in Manawan and works also at the Native Friendship Centre in Joliette. Mikon includes several kinds of exciting activities and offer an emergency phone line service.

Some weeks are quieter than others, but periodically there would be a depression phase that would push people to think about suicide, mostly when young people are feeling depressed.

Martha-Karine Awashish

From Opitciwan, she works at the SOCAM for over more than 6 years. She has a solid experience in the radio information field. She has her own style, she kicks "ass" like some would say, and she is straightforward and direct.

Martha-Karine is mostly a very multitask person and is especially very resourceful. She is not at all afraid of demanding work. She gives her 100% and is willing to meet new challenges.

Marco Collin

Born in Mashteuiatsh, he had always been attracted by the media world. He is indeed thirsty for learning all sorts of new things and living various experiences. He was a radio host, journalist, information service worker, idea man (cultural activities panel), and had many other positions. He is not afraid of meeting new challenges, which push him to excel.

Marco does not work at the SOCAM anymore as master control technician since April 2005. He returned to his community.