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Cree Games

The Cree School Board is proud to be hosting the iinuu metawewinh Games 2025, taking place in Mistissini, iinuu aschii from March 25 to 27, 2025

Everyone is welcome to join and encourage our youth on their wonderful learning journey. We look forward to celebrating our iiyiyiu and iinuu culture together.
Join us! aashtaamkw!

Event Schedule

Poster

Workshops

Teachings

Highlights

Questions? Send an email at creegames@cscree.qc.ca

Building Community Spirit

This momentous event will allow us to demonstrate our iiyiyiu and iinuu knowledge, skills, and identity through a variety of events, games, and competitions.

Each school and adult center will be sending delegations made up of students and employees to represent them, accompanied by Elders and knowledge keepers.

The events, games, and competitions will focus on iiyiyiu/iinuu ayimuwin (language) and iiyiyiu/iinuu iyihtiwin (traditions and practices).

Celebrating

ᒋᔅᒑᔨᐦᑎᒧᐧᐃᓐ

chischaayihtimuwin
Cree Knowledge

These games represent more than just a cultural event; they are a vital link in the chain of Cree knowledge transmission.

By bringing the communities together, the iiyiyiu maatiwaawin | iinuu metawewinh Games strengthen intergenerational bonds and provide a unique opportunity for Elders to share their wisdom with younger generations. Through their participation, youth learn about their culture in an interactive and engaging manner.

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iiyikiyaawiiu
Cree Skills

From physical endurance to strength, observation, and collaboration, the activities are designed to embody and reinforce important Cree values and skills.

By celebrating and practicing these games, participants from our communities ensure that our rich culture continues to thrive and inspire future generations, nurturing a sense of pride, belonging, empowerment and connection.

ᐄᔨᔨᐤ ᒌᐦᑳᔮᐱᒧᐧᐋᐧᐃᓐ

iiyiyiu chiihkaayaapimuwaawin
Cree Identity

The games promote our shared identity through collaboration, stewardship, gratitude, and generosity.

Communities are invited to play a big role in the preparation before and during the games, with many opportunities to connect, get involved and support our youth in these unforgettable times.

Workshops Happening at the Games

Tamarack Making

Sabtuan
Wednesday, March 26 only

Moose Hide Winter Prep Display

Youth Center

Carving & Moose Hide Prep
Moose Hide Prep (March 26 only)

Small Leather Crafts

Sabtuan
Thursday, March 27 only

How to Make a Fire on the Snow / Learn About Trees

Hudson Bay Point

Donut & Boudin Making / Bannock

Sabtuan at Track & Field

Paddle Making

Sabtuan

Nightlines / Floaters Demonstrations

Students could make their own nightlines
Hudson Bay Point

Fishnet Making

Youth Center

Cree Language Resources Display Booth

Youth Center

Knitting, Embroidery, Beading

Sabtuan

Craft

(Earrings & Other)
Sabtuan

Traditional Medicines Making

Track & Field

Pimipichuu

(Display and Judge)
Track & Field

Survival Skills & Weather Reading

(Videos)
Sabtuan

Weather Reading & Food Preservation

Teachings

Elders explain various aspects of iiyiyiuiyihtiwin and practices, specifically concerning winter journeys and activities. They offer insights into chischaayihtimuwin passed down through generations.