On behalf of the Cree School Board, we extend our congratulations to the newly inaugurated leaders of the Grand Council of the Crees and the Cree Nation Youth Council. This moment marks a powerful step forward in unity, vision, and commitment to our Nation’s future.

We are excited to share that our Continuous Learning Journey (CLJ) program has been featured in the Canadian Journal of Native Studies. This recognition highlights the Cree School Board’s commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences for our staff.

Three schools and the Department of Higher Learning have launched new logos, giving students fresh symbols to represent their schools and education. Wemindji's Joy Ottereyes Rainbow Memorial School, Maquatua Eeyou School, and Whapmagoostui’s Badabin Eeyou School have launched new logos that reflect their schools and students.

This fall, the Cree School Board and McGill’s School of Social Work, Indigenous Access McGill are launching a new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program tailored to Cree priorities and values.

As in a standard Bachelor of Social Work program, students will be expected to master subject competencies to meet accreditation requirements, but they will be able to do so while remaining in their communities. The academic schedule will reflect community life, for example factoring in a break for goose-hunting season in the spring. Students will also study Cree language.

The Cree School Board is delighted to announce the commissioner for Chisasibi, Nemaska and Oujé-Bougoumou.

We offer our congratulations to the newly elected commissioners.

This week, we mourn the passing of two cherished members of the Cree School Board family: Velma Pepabano-House and Thomas Coon. Their enduring contributions, leadership, and unwavering commitment have left a profound mark on our schools, our communities, and the lives of countless students and staff.

In November 2024, the Cree School Board hosted its fifth Regional General Assembly in Chisasibi, bringing together Directors, Coordinators, Managers, and staff from across iiyiyiu aschii. The event focused on key educational priorities and celebrated the voices shaping the future of Cree learning.

On June 21, 2025, the Cree School Board enthusiastically celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day. This day recognizes our ability to gather, learn, and flourish through the guidance of our Elders, as we celebrate our language, culture, traditions, and communities.

Studies show that knowing your own language and culture helps to build a strong identity and wellbeing. We know that student success, both academic and personal, is built on a strong sense of identity, which is linked to language and culture.