We are deeply saddened to learn the passing of Late Sophie H. Bosum, wife of Former Grand Chief Dr. Abel Bosum, mother to Irene B. Quinn, Chief Curtis Bosum, Reggie Bosum and Late Nathaniel Bosum.

The Cree School Board was privileged to have had Late Sophie as the School Commissioner (92-96 & 10-13) and Community Education Administrator (96-99) of Ouje-Bougoumou, when the Community officially formed and settled on its permanent location.

We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of a former CSB colleague and cherished friend on January 12, 2022. Mr. Jean-Pierre Gratton passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years young. He was surrounded by his loving family who supported him until his passing.

Using a computer to communicate, research, and collaborate is an important life skill for students. The Cree School Board is currently providing students with Office 365 accounts, online learning materials, and other online learning supports, so they can build these skills for the future. These resources will also make sure we are prepared in the case of another COVID-19 closure.

Here are some resources to help you get started with Office 365, Teams, and other technologies.

Yesterday in Eeyou Istchee, our children have returned to school in an online capacity. The fifth wave of COVID-19, fueled by the highly contagious Omicron virus, has again forced us to delay in-class learning. We acknowledge that although this is not an ideal situation for students, the continued vigilance shown by everyone is greatly appreciated. As well as elementary and secondary students, we would like to thank those enrolled in post-secondary studies for resuming their winter term semester again in an online capacity. We would also like to wish our best to the Adult-Ed, Vocational and Bachelor’s in Education students who will also be continuing sessions this month.

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Quebec and Eeyou Istchee, the Cree School Board has decided to move the start date of school to the following:

Elementary, High School, & Adult General Education
ONLINE: January 12^th to 26^th, 2022

All Vocational Training Programs
IN-PERSON*: January 26^th, 2022

*Please note that in-person instruction for all schools, including vocational programs and learning centres, will be assessed in consultation with Public Health by Wednesday, January 26th, 2022.

The best part of the Christmas season is reuniting with your family and loved ones, creating new memories and celebrating the festive season. As we prepare for the holidays, the Cree School Board wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

When your child(ren) returns to our schools on January 4, 2022 for online learning, we look forward to hearing about your stories and holiday fun! For more information about the holiday period or return to school for online learning, please contact your schools directly.

The second issue of the CSB community newsletter – Naatimaatutaau – is now available! Please click on the following link to read the complete translated newsletter in Cree, English, or French:

• pdf Naatimaatutaau – Issue 02 – Fall 2021 – ᐄᔨᔨᐤ
• pdf Naatimaatutaau – Issue 02 – Fall 2021 – English
• pdf Naatimaatutaau – Issue 02 – Fall 2021 – French

Beginning this year, the federal government declared September 30^th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day was also referred to as Orange Shirt Day.

The Cree School Board started the day with a commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, September 30, 2021  in front of their Head Office.

After many years of service, the Cree School Board honoured retirees from last year and this year. Chairperson Dr. Sarah Pash acknowledged the retired employees on social media.

“CONGRATULATIONS!” said the Chairperson, “For today, I want to say thank you for everything you have done. You have worked tirelessly to ensure that our language remains a priority, that our culture and traditions have a place in our education system, that we continue to develop and produce our own teachers.”