Day of Observance for the Victims of COVID-19
March 11, 2021 , the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) / Cree Nation Government express their condolences to the families and communities who have lost loved ones to COVID-19
Author: Brendan Forward
Indigenous Nations, organizations and prominent individuals support federal implementation of UN Indigenous rights Declaration
In an open letter published this week in The Hill Times, 37 Indigenous Nations and governments and other organizations, and 125 human rights advocates, are calling for the timely passage of Bill C-15, the proposed federal legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Public Advisory: Moose Survey in Eeyou Istchee
Cree Development Corporation (CDC) announces Request for Proposals (RFP)
For the Feasibility Study of Phase 1 of La Grande Alliance Infrastructure Projects
The Grande Alliance is protecting more than 20% of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory
The protected areas will thereby contribute to the attainment of the objective of protecting 17% of Québec’s land and freshwater territory
Cree Nation Government Strongly Supports Canada’s Tabling of UNDRIP
The Cree Nation Government welcomes the tabling of Bill C-15, a federal bill which provides for the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Declaration is an important source for the interpretation of Canadian law.
Cree Nation Celebrates Renaming of the James Bay Highway
in Honour of One of Its Greatest Statesmen, Billy Diamond
Cree Nation Statement – Canada Must Act to Stop the Violence Against Mi’kmaq Fishers
The Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee has observed with growing alarm and anger the escalating violence directed at Mi’kmaq lobster fishers in Nova Scotia.
The Cree Nation applauds the Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal to consider Strateco’s appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to consider Strateco Resources’ request to appeal from the Quebec Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the company’s claim against Quebec.
A Need for Accountability to Defeat Culture of Racism and Impunity
The circumstances of the death yesterday of Joyce Echaquan, a member of the Atikamekw of Manawan, at the Joliette Hospital are beyond shocking.