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Cree Games

The Cree School Board is proud to have hosted the iinuu metawewinh Games 2025, which took place in Mistissini, iinuu aschii from March 25 to 27, 2025

Everyone was welcome to join and encourage the youth on their learning journey.

Event Schedule

Poster

Workshops

Teachings

Highlights

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Building Community Spirit

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

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

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

Celebrating

ᒋᔅᒑᔨᐦᑎᒧᐧᐃᓐ

chischaayihtimuwin
Cree Knowledge

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

By bringing the communities together, the iiyiyiu maatiwaawin | iinuu metawewinh Games strengthened intergenerational bonds and provided a unique opportunity for Elders to share their wisdom with younger generations. Through their participation, youth learned 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 were designed to embody and reinforce important Cree values and skills.

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

ᐄᔨᔨᐤ ᒌᐦᑳᔮᐱᒧᐧᐋᐧᐃᓐ

iiyiyiu chiihkaayaapimuwaawin
Cree Identity

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

Communities played a big role in the preparation before and during the games, with many opportunities to connect, get involved, and support our youth during those 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.