Board / Council
Governing structure in Eeyou Istchee
Board of Directors of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and Council of the Cree Nation Government
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and the Cree Nation Government are two distinct legal entities, however, they have identical membership, board of directors, governing structures and are de facto managed and operated as one organization by the Cree Nation.
Other features of governance include.
- Both corporations are created on a not-for-profit basis.
- All Cree beneficiaries are members of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and the Cree Nation Government.
- Both organizations must report annually to the Cree beneficiaries in an annual general assembly. This reporting includes the presentation of audited financial statements and activities reports.
The Grand Chief / Chairperson
July 2025, Paul John Murdoch was elected by majority as the Grand Chief/Chairperson of the Cree Nation.
The Deputy Grand Chief / Vice Chairperson
Linden Spencer is a member of the Cree Nation of Eastmain and was elected in 2025 as Deputy Grand Chief / Vice-Chairperson.
Election of leadership and representation
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and the Cree Nation Government are governed by a Board/Council of 20 members elected by the Cree beneficiaries as follows.
