Cree Trappers Association. August 8, 2018 Grand Council of the Crees/ Cree Nation Government Annual General Assembly

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1 Cree Trappers Association August 8, 2018 Grand Council of the Crees/ Cree Nation Government Annual General Assembly

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3 Cree Trappers Association!!"#$%&'()&('#$*+$,!-$".%$#/*0/#1$&"'*(2"$*(&$3&%$#43%&#5)#$

4 Revenue Revenues 2% 6% Eenou Eeyou Limited Partnership Federal New Relationship Agreement Board of Compensation Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board Special Projects Membership fees Other Revenue 48% 37% 3% 2% 2%

5 Programs Expenses and Capital Asset Amortization Executive Program $232,298 EMR Land Claims Agreement $314,092 Special Projects Coord. $87,180 Toxic Metals in Wild Meat $15,858 Firearms Training Course $30,889 Traditional Pursuits $47,162 Other Programs $36,431 Interest on long term debt $35,370 Amortization of Capital Assets $181,072 $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000

6 Allocations to Local CTA Whapmagoostui $174,048 Eastmain $177,825 8% 9% Waswanipi $193,526 9% Nemaska 8% Wemindji $156,303 8% Ouje-Bougoumou $117,835 6% Mistissini $286,330 Chisasibi $411,566 20% Waskaganish $379,957 18%

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11 Programs & Services! Cabin program! We plan to construct 27 cabins this year, 3 cabins per community! Cabin insurance program! Currently there are 252 cabins that are insured in all Eeyou Istchee

12 Programs & Services Toxic Metal in Wild meat Project This study is collecting tissue samples from hunted animals to test them for contamination from environmental pollutants such as lead and pesticides

13 Eeyou Eenou Ituun Cree Land Stewardship Attestation of Collegial Studies

14 Collaboration with

15 Original Objective of Program To develop a training program designed to teach Crees not experienced in bush life the skills to practice Eeyou Ituun The program will benefit from the tremendous knowledge of Cree elders to teach these fundamentals to younger generations. The objective is to maintain our Cree way of Life (Culture & Language)

16 Background!Many programs developed in the past!trapping Program!Cree Science and Technology!Communities have short training programs!obtaining long-term funding was often the biggest limitation; this is still the main challenge.

17 Background! Brainstorming/planning session held 2014.! Documents were reviewed by CTA and Niskamoon! Basic concept of program presented to representatives from the College St-Felicien.

18 Eeyou Ituun - Job Analysis! 17 land users present representing 7 communities (Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Eastmain, Waskaganish, Nemaska, Mistissini, Waswanipi). November 2015

19 Program goal The steward Is responsible for managing the use of the indoowho Istchee, in accordance with Cree traditions and with a view to sustainability of wildlife and resources.

20 Educational intentions! Acquire knowledge on Cree Traditional practices! Acquire effective working methods! Awareness of the impacts and consequences of quality work;! Develop professional skills! Develop a concern for sustainable development.! Develop the necessary rigor to solve problems

21 Courses Eeyou aschiich waachiimaakhdihk eeyou ayehtuwin aah maneejaanooch eeyeemiichum aahbeemnuuwahnooch jakaawn aahwooshhedaknoochaah abehdich noochimeech kiya mak nehdoowee aahdaanooch aahaabidehseenaanooch needoohwhowin aahdeebehsinheekenooch needoowhoowin aahkooseewin eeyou ayehtuwin aahyeehdoodaakinooch English Stewardship profession Cree culture Build camp Traditional cooking Crafting tools Outing and survival Wildlife inventory Wildlife illness Cultural activities

22 Courses Eeyou aahdeekawchech kiya mak abeehbooch aah yeeseeneehdoohwhoonaanooch aahsheekooch kiya mak ahnebihch aah yeeseeneehdoohwhoonaanooch aah ayiimeestaaknooch asschee aahaahbeechiihdaakenooch aahnaanaahkeecheehdaaknooch aascheeh niidoohoowin aahwhoochweesoodaakinooch aaschiich aahdekooch jakawn English Harvesting activities fall-winter Harvesting activities spring-summer Negotiation for land use Surveillance of territory Habitat management Management of natural resources

23 Competencies! Analyzing the work function related to the Cree Land Stewardship.! Appreciating elements of Cree culture.! Providing for your own needs for lodging and food on the land safely.! Crafting tools that are adequate for life on the land.! Working safely in isolation in rugged conditions on the land.! Conducting inventory of the biotic and the abiotic components on trapline.! Detecting the presence of wildlife species.! Transmitting values, principles and best practices to members of the community.! Executing wildlife resource harvesting activities safely.! Contributing in the negotiations concerning the harvesting of natural resources on a Cree land.! Ensuring surveillance on a trapline.! Managing wildlife habitat.! Managing the harvesting of wildlife resources on a Cree land.

24 The program through seasons* *some changes may occur 2 months in the bush 1 month in the classroom Winter activities Including 1 month break 2 months in the bush Fall activities Starting in September Safety Respect Collaboration Spring activities Including 1 month break Summer activities Ending in June 2 months in the bush Including goose hunting And fishing

25 Program delivery!courses! The vast majority of the courses will be given in the Cree language on Cree traplines and by CREE!College St. Felicien! CEGEP St- Félicien co-instructors will facilitate student evaluations and ensure that Ministry of Education requirements are satisfied.!minister of Education (Quebec)! The Eeyou/Eenou Ituun Training Program is a fully accredited Attestation of Collegial Studies (ATS) certified by the Québec Ministry of Education. Meaning that the program will receive guaranteed partial funding from the Ministry as long as there are students registered in the program.

26 Next Steps!Pilot Project (Eastmain)! Recruit Instructors Land users (experience)! Train Instructors!Fall 2019 Program begins

27 Thank you