The Grand Council of the Crees
2 Lakeshore Road J0Y 3B0 Némiscau, QC, Canada

Public Update May 4, 2021 https://www.cngov.ca/resources/covid-public-updates/ Message from Leadership...Continue reading

Extended Posting www.cngov.ca/services/careers/ We have one extended job posting that is available through the Department of Environment and Remedial Works. ... 1. Land Use GIS Analyst The deadline to Apply is May 17, 2021. Please indicate the competition number with your application to [email protected]

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION GRAND CHIEF/CHAIRPERSON AND DEPUTY GRAND CHIEF/VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF THE CREES (EEYOU ISTCHEE) AND CREE NATION GOVERNMENT... NEMASKA, Eeyou Istchee (May 3, 2021). Please take notice that ELECTIONS for the offices of Grand Chief/Chairperson and Deputy Grand Chief/Vice-Chairperson of the Grand Council of the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Cree Nation Government have been called. The schedule for the elections is as follows: NOMINATIONS OPEN: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 NOMINATIONS CLOSE: Thursday, June 3, 2021 CLOSING OF BALLOTS: Monday, June 7, 2021 NOTICE OF CANDIDATES: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 ADVANCE POLLS: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 ELECTION DAY: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Nominations for the Positions of Grand Chief/Chairperson and Deputy Grand Chief/ Vice-Chairperson open on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. QUALIFICATION TO VOTE The qualification for eligibility to vote and to participate in the elections is as follows: a) To be a Cree beneficiary in the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. b) To be of the age of majority at the date of the elections (18 years of age on July 14, 2021). c) Not to be affected by any legal incapacity. QUALIFICATION TO BE A CANDIDATE Any nomination for candidacy must be duly made by ten (10) eligible voters, as prescribed in the attached nomination forms for both positions, in order to be declared a valid nomination by the Chief Electoral Officer. No one shall sign a nomination for more than one candidate for either position. NOMINATION PROCEDURES The deadline for submission of the nomination forms is at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Please be advised that nominations received after the posted time will not be accepted. The nominees will have until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021, to inform the Chief Electoral Officer whether to accept or decline their nomination. The nomination forms can be obtained from the Local Returning Officers that have been appointed by the Chief Electoral Officer or from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer. For further information, please contact: Robin Pachanos Chief Electoral Officer Email: [email protected]

Press Release | April 29, 2021 https://www.cngov.ca/quebecs-second-largest-landslide-near/ Quebec’s second largest landslide near Whapmagoostui and Kuujjuaraapik remains under close observation Experts have turned their attention to closely monitoring what has been recorded as the second largest landslide in Québec over the last 150 years. ... The landslide that occurred on April 22, 2021 approximately 8 kilometres upstream from the village of Kuujjuaraapik and Whapmagoostui spilled over 45 million cubic metres of debris into the Great Whale River. The landslide covers a span of 1.8 kilometres in length and 500 metres in width along the riverbank - the longest landslide ever recorded in Quebec. Members of the communities of Kuujjuarapik and Whapmagoostui displayed impressive photos and videos of the stunning impact of the natural occurrence, which caused no damage to the nearby communities. Local leaders made their presentation while participating in a virtual meeting yesterday in order to update the situation. Local elder advisor, George Kawapit, advises the meeting there is no need of immediate concern as long as the river is flowing and we continue to monitor the ice. This is due to very small snow fall in comparison to previous years. The worst is over. The major part of the debris from the landslide has spilled into the river, said Quebec Ministry of Transportation geologist and landslide expert Denis Demers during the meeting. It may take months if not years for the river to return to its normal course. Once government experts receive the topographic data taken from the site, they will arrive in Kuujjuaraapik next week to conduct a closer inspection of the massive landslide. The experts will monitor the soil erosion, the state of the riverbanks and the flow of the water downstream into the Hudson Bay. According to experts, the height of the slope along the river embankment located next to the community is too low for soil erosion to create a major landslide that would cause significant material damage. In other words if a landslide would occur near the community, the topography is such that it is not a major risk to the residents. Local leaders will create a safety buffer zone around the landslide to warn residents of both communities to the potential dangers in the area. Further updates are expected after the experts complete their assessment of the soil and riverbanks near the site of the landslide. Information: Communication Department Kativik Regional Government Tel. 819-964-2961, ext. 2358 [email protected] Information and Communications Whapmagoostui First Nation Tel: 819 929 3384 ex: 224 [email protected]

Public Update - April 27, 2021 Message from Leadership https://www.cngov.ca/resources/covid-public-updates/ Worldwide countries and regions continue to struggle to keep COVID-19 back while variants continue to challenge. In Quebec, 82% of cases are now cases associated with variants of concern that have been shown to be more contagious and lead to more severe disease. Numbers in Quebec seem to have stabilized but populations are exhausted and the high number of variants cir...culated makes the situation still very worrisome. The fact that things can change quickly is demonstrated by the fact that cases in Region 2 Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean are unable to stabilize and are climbing, Northern Ontario is still having active cases yet Region 8 Abitibi seems to be stabilizing and trending slowly downward. If Region 8 can continue to maintain travel restrictions, gathering restrictions and other precautionary measures it is foreseeable the Cree Nation can consider changing the risk status of the Abitibi Region. The Public Health Department of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is working hard to develop new protocols to be introduced in coming weeks to assist in easing restrictions: -Consideration is being given to the gradual reduction of the Isolation period. -The ability to ease restrictions will depend on matters such as increasing the rate of asymptomatic screening, including testing capacity, and the overall vaccination coverage of the Cree Nation. -Jurisdictions around the world are easing restrictions for those that have had their 2nd dose of the vaccine first as a way of gradually introducing restrictions, with those that choose not to take the vaccine following afterwards. People are reminded to be extra cautious when preparing and beginning goose break at their camps. For those that are using their camp as a place to isolate, they are asked to be extra cautious and be vigilant in not receiving guests or visiting other camps, it is even recommended that people use signs when isolating at their camp and it is recommended that you register with your local Public Safety Officer so that people can be aware of your situation.

On Tuesday April 27 at 9 am, the CreeHealth Board will be hosting the first regional virtual conference on Mental Health. This first session will introduce the Maanuuhiikuu Mental Health Department's programs and services. For more information on how to join online: https://creehealth.org//regional-miyumaamitunaayihtimuwin-

Language: Cree Audiences publiques du COMEX : Projet minier Rose Lithium-Tantale Nemaska, Qc. le 17 Fevrier, 2021 13:00: Après la tenue des audiences publiques, le public peut toujours faire parvenir des mémoires et émettre ses commentaires auprès du COMEX dans un délai maximal de 30 jours suivant les audiences publiques, soit jusqu’au 18 mars 2021. Pour la transmission de commentaires ou de mémoires, n’hésitez pas à joindre la secrétaire exécutive du COMEX, Madame Vanessa Ch...alifour, à l’adresse courriel suivante : [email protected] After the public hearings, the public can still send briefs and comments to COMEX within 30 days of public hearings, i.e. until March 18, 2021. For the transmission of comments or briefs, do not hesitate to contact the executive secretary of COMEX, Vanessa Chalifour, at the following email address : [email protected]

Langue: Français-Audiences publiques du COMEX : Projet minier Rose Lithium-Tantale Nemaska, Qc. le 18 Fevrier, 2021 13:00: Après la tenue des audiences publiques, le public peut toujours faire parvenir des mémoires et émettre ses commentaires auprès du COMEX dans un délai maximal de 30 jours suivant les audiences publiques, soit jusqu’au 18 mars 2021. Pour la transmission de commentaires ou de mémoires, n’hésitez pas à joindre la secrétaire exécutive du COMEX, Madame Vanessa ...Chalifour, à l’adresse courriel suivante : [email protected] After the public hearings, the public can still send briefs and comments to COMEX within 30 days of public hearings, i.e. until March 18, 2021. For the transmission of comments or briefs, do not hesitate to contact the executive secretary of COMEX, Vanessa Chalifour, at the following email address : [email protected]

Today marks the National Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women where we raise awareness to the fact that many women, regardless of where they are from, which family they belong to, or how young or old, are subject to many forms of violence. We all have a role to play in preventing and raising our voices to end the unacceptable violence against women. Together, we must end of violence against women and bring honour to our families with peace and safety. If you or someone you know need help, we encourage you to contact the resources available for you in Eeyou Istchee.

Cree Nation Leadership COVID-19 Briefing Public Statement Status of Pandemic ...Continue reading

Youth Grand Chief Kaitlynn Hester Moses Statement on the 45th Anniversary of the Signing of the JBNQA (English) Cree Government Website: https://cngov.ca/.../celebrating-45-years-of-the-jbnqa.../ YouTube:... https://youtu.be/CcYMc_WT3U8 #jbnqa See more

New Employment Opportunity #creeemployment www.cngov.ca/services/careers/ We have one new employment opportunity within Cree Nation Government: ... 1) Communications and Prevention Advisor - EEPF, Chisasibi Deadline to apply is December 7, 2020. You can send your resume along with the competition number to [email protected]

Cree School Board Chairperson, Dr. Sarah Pash Statement on the 45th Anniversary of the Signing of the JBNQA (English) Cree Government Website: https://cngov.ca/.../celebrating-45-years-of-the-jbnqa.../... YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cf1W2R6Eg2Q #jbnqa See more

We Are Eeyou Istchee - New Video Launch https://youtu.be/i_OGA6S68mo The Cree Nation Government is proud to present a new video highlighting the history of the Cree and the pathway to governance and Nation-building in Eeyou Istchee. ... Miikwehch to everyone who shared their message, and helped make the 45th Anniversary of the JBNQA a memorable occasion. You can find all videos for the JBNQA 45th on our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaqEQ4n1Kqrh6u4dSS9dbg #jbnqa

Cree Nation Leadership COVID-19 Briefing Public Statement https://www.cngov.ca/resources/covid-public-updates/...Continue reading

Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Justice @DavidLametti Statement on the 45th Anniversary of the Signing of the JBNQA (English and French) Cree Government Website: ... https://cngov.ca//celebrating-45-years-of-the-jbnqa-1975-/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/VQizWLXdGCc #jbnqa

Message for the Cree Nation of Chisasibi At the request of the Cree Nation of Chisasibi leadership, the Grande Alliance presentation, as well as others, originally scheduled for this week’s local assembly have been postponed out of respect for the families who have recently lost a loved one. The Cree Nation Government presentation has been rescheduled in Chisasibi on November 27 at 10:00AM during which time the Grand Chief will already be in Chisasibi for the inauguration o...f newly elected CBHSSJB Chairperson Mr. Bertie Wapachee. We look forward to meeting with leadership and members of the community during this time.