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Jan 15th 2026

Public Statement on the Resignation of François Legault

On behalf of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and the Cree Nation Government, we wish to recognize the years of service of Mr. François Legault as Premier of Québec.

Dec 23rd 2025

Restraint on Caribou Harvest in Eeyou Istchee

Sep 23rd 2025

The Cree Nation Government and the Gouvernement du Québec sign a $6 million agreement to support Indigenous leadership in biodiversity conservation

The Cree Nation Government and the Gouvernement du Québec have signed a historic $6 million agreement over four years (2025–2028) to support Indigenous leadership in biodiversity conservation throu ...

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Eeyou Entrepreneurship in Focus: Cree Nation Business Summit to bring together youth, e...

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Current Issues

Jan 12th 2023

Child and Family Services to be renamed Miyuuhpichinaausuwin Apatisiiwi

PUBLIC NOTICE Child and Family Services to be renamed Miyuuhpichinaausuwin Apatisiiwin beginning on January 1st, 2023.

Oct 7th 2022

James Bay Lithium Mine Project

Final Public Comment Period

Apr 22nd 2022

Cree, Inuit and Naskapi Forum

On April 22, 2022 the Cree of Eeyou Istchee, Inuit and Naskapi signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Establish a Permanent Forum. The purpose of this forum is (a) to promote cooperation and coordina ...

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Fire Protection Plan

Rose Lithium-Tantalum Mining Project