2010-03-01
Historically, Canada has maintained that the Offshore Islands belong to the Government of Canada. The Offshore Islands referendum is asking Crees if they approve the Offshore Agreement and therefore believe the Islands belong to them, or the Government of Canada.
If you vote 'Yes', you support the Offshore Agreement and agree that the Offshore Islands belong to the Crees.
If you vote 'No', you vote against the Offshore Agreement and you support Canada's claim that the Offshore Islands belong to the Government of Canada.
If you don't vote, the Offshore Agreement will not be ratified and this will support Canada's claim that the Offshore Islands belong to the Government of Canada.
2010-02-23
Do you know a young person between the age of 13 to 35 who deserves an award? Nominate them NOW!
Nomination deadline: Friday, March 12th, 2010.
2010-01-25
The Matoush Uranium Advanced Mining Exploration is subjected to a comprehensive environmental review process. The proponent, Strateco, after receiving directives drafted by the Evaluating committee has submitted its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in early November 2009.
2010-01-15
On June 29, 2009, Cree and Canada negotiators initialled the proposed Cree Offshore Agreement.
Under this proposed treaty, Cree rights to continue to occupy and use the offshore area will be offcially recognized by the Constitution of Canada.
Through a Cree referendum process, from January 18 to March 26, 2010, you will decide on the acceptance of this Agreement. Because of its importance to the Cree Nation, all communities, inland and coastal, will be asked to vote in the referendum.
For this Agreement to be approved, over 50% of all Cree benefciaries eligible to vote must have voted in favour of it.
Eligible voters will have to answer "YES" or "NO" to the following question:
Do you approve the proposed Agreement between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and Her Majesty the Queen in the right of Canada concerning the Eeyou Marine Region?
2010-01-04
Construction workers and other temporary workers on the Cree Territory can get vaccinated in the community where you work starting December 7. If you want to get vaccinated, call the clinic in the community near your workplace and make an appointment. For information contact the Influenza A(H1N1) Coordination Centre for the Cree Health Board in Mistissini. Phone: (418) 923 2343.
2009-12-07
Welcome to the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) Web site, where we share with the world our vision for our nation. Here we explain to interested observers our culture, values, problems and hopes and describe our many political, cultural, social, economic and spiritual activities. In addition we offer readers links to major stories of aboriginal interest in other parts of Canada and around the world.
On June 29 2009, the Negotiator for the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), Roderick Pachano, the Negotiator for Canada, Guylaine Ross, and the Negotiator for Nunavut, William Mackay, initialled a proposed Agreement between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada concerning the Eeyou Marine Region (the "Agreement").
Notice is hereby given that a vote by Referendum of the Crees on whether to approve the proposed Agreement will be held.
The Referendum Question will be the following:
Do you approve the proposed Agreement between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada concerning the Eeyou Marine Region?
Yes/No.
The annual report of the Grand Council of the Crees and the Cree Regional Authority for 2008-2009 is now available for download.
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