On the weekend of November 17-19, 2023, students from across the Cree Nation gathered in Wemindji and Mistissini for the CSB Basketball & Volleyball Tournament. Community gymnasiums buzzed with excitement as students enjoyed friendly competition and spectators cheered along.

Looking back on the first half of the school year, I am truly energized by the wonderful journey we have shared. The implementation of iiyiyiuiyihtiwin has been a particular highlight, emphasizing the importance of putting Cree culture, language, and worldview at the heart of everything we do. Thank you to our teachers, school employees, administrators, and education partners for supporting this uniquely Cree vision for education. Your hard work makes such a difference for our students and our Nation. I am inspired by the progress we have made together and look forward to what is to come!

We are excited to launch our Cree Language Mentorship Initiative, an important initiative to increase teaching support of the Oral Cree Language in our Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. At the Cree School Board, we're committed to strengthening the Cree language, particularly in the early years. Our recent Language Assessment study highlighted the urgent need to support our teachers and preserve our language for our students. Given that all Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms within the Cree School Board are expected to be taught in Cree, we've created a plan to offer additional support and resources to our teachers at these levels. 

In our ongoing effort towards enhancing student success and community engagement, the Cree School Board has released its 2021-2026 Strategic Action Plan (SAP) online. This plan outlines the board's vision, mission, and strategies for supporting our educational excellence in our schools and communities for our students. 

The Fall 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 05 – Fall 2023 – ᐄᔨᔨᐤ
• pdf Naatimaatutaau – Issue 05 – Fall 2023 – English
• pdf Naatimaatutaau – Issue 05 – Fall 2023 – Français

Enjoy reading our Fall issue! 

The Cree School Board is delighted to announce the commissioner for Eastmain, Mistissini and Waswanipi. 

• Jasmine Namagoose was re-elected by acclamation in Eastmain on August 7, 2023. pdf Notice issued by the Local Returning Officer .
• Emily Gull-Mianscum was elected in Waswanipi on August 16, 2023. pdf Notice issued by the Local Returning Officer.
• Abraham Jolly was elected in Mistissini on August 16, 2023. pdf Notice issued by the Local Returning Officer .

Welcome to the Cree School Board’s journey of milestones and achievements in the year of 2022-2023. As we reflect on this incredible time, we are pleased to share a collection of stories that demonstrate our dedication to Eeyou education, empowerment, and diversity. From empowering our Cree families and continuing our iiyiyiu education journey to PSSS Conference highlights, the inspirational impact on traditional teachings and the successful launch of the Bully Free program in our classrooms, join us as we celebrate the progress made in shaping a brighter future for our students and communities.

We are sad to learn of the passing of a long-time member of the Cree School Board family, Shirley Wischee Moar.

Shirley was part of the Cree School Board family. She taught over 30 years and later became an Educational Consultant in the Department of Professional Development. We honour her contribution to Eeyou Education and to the Cree School Board.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to her loved ones.

Please be advised of the elections for School Commissioner in the Cree Nations of Mistissini, Waswanipi, and Eastmain.