TO ENCOURAGE
TRADITIONAL
ACTIVITIES
As a way of life
WE ADMINISTRATE
THE ECONOMIC SECURITY PROGRAM
FOR CREE HUNTERS.
This program is intended for Crees residing in Quebec who practice wildlife harvesting activities as a way of life.
THE BOARD, CREE communITIES
AND THE program
THE BOARD
The Cree Hunters Economic Security Board is a bipartisan organization composed of six members, three of whom are appointed by the gouvernement du Québec and three by the Cree Nation Government. The Board regroups ten Cree communities from northern Quebec and the head office is located in Quebec city.
cree communities
The Cree communities of northern Quebec are Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, Washaw Sibi and Whapmagoostui.
the program
The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters is a family program which provides an annual income to Crees who have chosen hunting, trapping and fishing activities as a way of life. The program encourages the Crees to pursue harvesting activities by providing them with a income guaranteed, benefits and other incentives.