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Volume 1 - Issue 3- February 2019
Quarterly Digital Newsletter

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Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/ Cree Nation Government
 Quarterly Newsletter
Welcome back to the third edition of our quarterly Newsletter! On behalf of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/ Cree Nation Government, we would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year. As we enter 2019, we are committed to continue sharing stories that connect you with your government, the issues impacting our territory and the News that is unfolding throughout Eeyou Istchee.

We hope you enjoy this issue and encourage you to provide feedback and suggestions for future articles.
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Ban on Harvesting of the
George River Herd
In a concerted effort for wildlife preservation, the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/ Cree Nation Government has called for a ban of harvesting of the George River Herd. This coincided with a statement condemning the illegal harvest of Caribou by non-JBQNA beneficiaries.  
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Official Opening of the Piipiichaau Uchishtuun (Robin’s Nest) Women's Shelter in Waskaganish 
On November 20, 2018, the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay was joined by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/ Cree Nation Government to open the First Women's Shelter in Waswanipi, Eeyou Istchee. Piipiichaau Uchishtuun (Robin’s Nest) will support essential services to Cree women in Eeyou Istchee.
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First Meeting with the new Premier of Quebec 
On December 10, 2018, Grand Chief Dr. Abel Bosum and members of Cree Nation Government had the opportunity to meet with the Premier of Quebec Mr. François Legault. You can read more about this important first meeting on our website. 
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Indigenous Justice Conference and the 10th Anniversary of the Justice and Correctional Services Department
On December 4-6, 2018, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services of the Cree Nation Government held its first Indigenous Peoples’ Justice - Reconciliation and Capacity Building Conference. You can learn more about the event and the celebration of 10 years of Cree Justice on our website. 
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Community Engagement
Upcoming Events and Broadcasts
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Cree Nation Youth Council Healthy Living Conference  
February 12-14, 2019
Nemaska, QC
In partnership with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay.
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Board Council
Meeting  
March 26-28, 2019
Chapais, QC 
Official Meeting of the Board/Council of Cree Nation Government. 
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News and Issues
 
 
 
Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government wants to help you stay informed about all issues that impact Eeyou Istchee and the latest news from your government.
Waskaganish 350th Anniversary Recap 
The final celebrations for Waskaganish's 350th Anniversary were held in November of 2018. A year packed with events, entertainment and well wishes from across Canada was revisited. You can learn more about the events and see many photos on Waskaganish's website. 
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Newly Elected Members of Board/Council  
As part of the elections in the Cree Nation of Waswanipi, we would like to welcome Chief Marcel Happyjack and Member Irene Neeposh to the Board/Council of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government. From the Cree Nation of Wemindji we would like to welcome the reelected representative member Frank Atsynia. You can see the up-to-date listing of all members on our website. 
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Conference Working Together to Guarantee the Next Generation of Land Users
November 14th and 15th, 2018, the Cree Nation of Chisasibi hosted a conference "Working Together to Guarantee the Next Generation of Land Users."
  
The conference’s aim was to bring together representatives of all Cree entities, communities, and associations to exchange ideas on how we can work together to improve the lives of Cree Hunters and Trappers in Eeyou Istchee. This event brought together over 90 participants from the Cree Nation communities and employees from regional entities.
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CHRD is rebranding under the new name Apatisiiwin Skills Development (ASD) on April 1st, 2019.
As part of a new strategic plan, focusing on the next 5 years of their organization, CHRD will be changing its department name to Apatisiiwan Skills Development. The change is outlined along with key highlights of their service delivery model, program delivery and departmental restructuring.
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Resources and Publications
What's New 
Website Feature  
Business Directory of Eeyou Istchee
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The newly developed business directory will provide an ongoing resource to discover what businesses are operating in your community. To register or learn more about this valuable tool you can visit the Commerce and Industry page on our website at: 
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Speaking Notes 
Abel Bosum at QM+E Conference
Grand Chief Dr. Abel Bosum had the opportunity to speak at the Quebec Mines + Energie Conference on December 4, 2018. You can read his speaking notes “Banking on Rights: The Business Case for Recognizing Indigenous Rights” on our website. 
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Presentation  
CERP Presentation 
The last day of CERP Hearings was held on December 14, 2018. You can consult the joint presentation provided by the Cree Nation Government and the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay on our website. A PDF viewer is required for this document. 
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Video Link 
Waskaganish Call to Action - Climate Change Adaptation 
Waskaganish has created a Call to Action video discussion on the impacts of climate change on our way of life and its impact on the land. We encourage you to take the time to watch this important community message. 
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Available in May 2019
 
 
 
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