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Celebrating iiyiyiu/iinuu Education in Chisasibi
On November 7, 2025, the community of Chisasibi proudly celebrated the official opening of its two new schools — Big River High School and Upichinaausiuun Chiskutimatukimikw School. The event brought together students, educators, elders, and leaders to mark a milestone for iiyiyiu/iinuu education.
50th Anniversary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement
Celebrating our iiyiyiu chiskutimaachaawin
On November 11, 2025, the Cree School Board honors and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA)!
A New Chapter in Adult Learning in iiyiyiu aschii: Sabtuan Learning Centre Coming to Chisasibi
The Cree School Board is proud to announce the construction of the Chisasibi Sabtuan Learning Centre. The work is planned to begin in the summer of 2026.
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About Chisasibi
Chisasibi, the most northern road-accessible of our communities, is home to more than 5,000 people, native and non-native. The community sits on the south shore of La Grande River, having relocated from Fort George Island in 1981 after the James Bay hydro-electric project resulted in threatening erosion.
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Chisasibi Emergency Contacts
- Medical Emergency: 819-855-9011
- Police: 819-855-2882
- Fire: 819-855-2911
History of Education in Chisasibi
Children - and many from neighbouring Cree communities - attended one of two residential schools in Fort George following their establishment in the 1930s. The schools offered education to Grade 6; after Grade 6, students were sent to residential schools in the south.
The Catholic residential school closed in 1952, and in 1969, the federal government assumed operation of the Anglican residential school, converting a classroom block into Sand Park Elementary Day School in 1971 and, a year later, organizing local high school education.
In 1975, the residential school closed permanently when the Cree School Board was given authority over education of Crees in their territory.
Students then attended Waapinichihkush Elementary School for Kindergarten to Grade 6; the high school, James Bay Eeyou School, was built in 1980.