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Youth Education in Mistissini
Regional Science Fair 2026
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 – Youth from around iiyiyiu aschii visited the sports complex in Waswanipi to compete in the Cree School Board (CSB) Regional Science Fair.
Stronger Together Symposium Supports Families of Children with Special Needs
The Cree School Board, together with parents and guardians of children and adults with special needs, came together once again on December 3-4, 2025 to host the Stronger Together Symposium. Guided by the vision of becoming ᒫᒨ ᒪᔥᑰᑳᐴᐦᑖᐤ, Stronger Together, the event created a safe and welcoming space for families to learn, connect, and build lasting support networks.
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)!
Upcoming Events
The Cree Nation of Mistissini is situated at the south-east end of Mistassini Lake - the largest freshwater lake in Quebec. In 2016, the population of Mistissini was almost 3,000
Community Links
Mistissini Emergency Contacts
- Medical Emergency: 418-923-3376
- Police: 418-923-3278
- Fire: 418-923-3200
History of Education in Mistissini
Voyageur Memorial School is located in the middle of the village of Mistissini and is comprised of three buildings (a high school, an elementary school and the Pre-Kindergarten building). There are also two sabtuans next to the high school for Cree culture classes.
Built in 1983, the original building of École Voyageur Memorial now houses the elementary school where Cree, English and French are offered in Pre-K and Kindergarten. When entering Grade 1, children are put in English or French sector, while maintaining Cree Language and Culture classes until Grade 6.
The Elementary School has a gymnasium, a library, a computer room, a science lab, a resource room, two teachers’ room and a large well-equipped Special Education facility as well as a Safe Haven Room.
Voyageur Memorial High School first opened its doors on September 2, 1988.