The Cree Nation Government is issuing this statement to outline its position on the Quebec government’s upcoming consultations on the protection of Indigenous languages.
It is with great sadness and that we were informed yesterday of the tragic events that led to the loss of a Chisasibi community member. Our hearts are broken along with those of the family, friends, and community members affected by this shocking event and we mourn with you as a Nation.
Discussion on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum (economic and social development, culture, environment, education, health and human rights), with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
During their visit of the United Nations, representatives of the Cree Nation Government and the Innu Nation are pleased to have discussed environmental issues with their Sami counterparts.
In an effort to coordinate and harmonize certain activities of our respective nations, the Grand Council of the Crees/Cree Nation Government and Innu Nation have committed to a first meeting held today to begin this important dialogue.
The Cree and the Innu continue to strengthen their relations to protect caribou populations as they sign the renewal of the Traditional Mutual Understanding on the Harvest of Caribou for the year 2023
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) / Cree Nation Government Calls on the Government of Canada to Ensure Protection of Cree Hunting Rights – Bill C-21 (Firearms)
Recently, images have been circulating on social media depicting very high hotel rates in Val-d’Or. Understandably, the rates have been raising concern for these families who prepare months ahead of time for this exciting trip south from Eeyou Istchee. In light of the situation, an exchange between Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty and Mayor Céline Brindamour took place that allowed for some clarification.
Following the alarming results of the moose aerial survey conducted in February 2021 through collaborative efforts between the Cree Nation Government, the Cree Nation of Waswanipi and the Ministère des Forêt, Faune et Parcs (MFFP) confirming the decline of the moose population, a number of efforts have been set forth to slow the decline and hopefully recover the population.
