Because our mandate is wide, the Social and Cultural Development Department has responsibilities in various sectors.
Social sector
In order to carry out our mandate, we work hard to support these social endeavours:
- Programs or agencies that address the needs and quality of life of Cree Elders and women
- The Eeyou Istchee Sports and Recreation Association
- The Cree Nation Youth Council
Culture and language sector
Alongside Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute, we work diligently to preserve and promote our culture and language, with a focus on the following:
- Support for Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute
- The establishment of a Cree language commission to strengthen and promote spoken and written Cree in all spheres of life
- A toponymy database to preserve and use Cree place names
- An archaeological research program
- The transmission of Cree knowledge related to the land and to the history of the Crees in Eeyou Istchee
- Public education programs and publications (electronic and print) related to Cree language and cultural heritage
- A Cree regional cultural network
Advisory functions
We also uphold a technical and advisory role and in support of the following activities and entities:
- Land-use planning, protected areas and environmental impact assessment
- Cree community programs that address toponymy, archaeology and traditional knowledge
- The Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Coordinating Committee
- The Cree Hunters and Trappers Income Security Board
- The ACCI Board of Directors
