Please join us in welcoming Paul John Murdoch (ᐧᐹᓪ ᐧᒑᓐ ᒧᕐᐧᑖᒃ) to his first Board Council session as Grand Chief/Chairperson of the Cree Nation Government, July 23–24 in Chisasibi. Congratulations and best wishes for your first mandate!

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of a great man, Thomas Coon. Thomas was a guiding force that reminded us of the importance of our culture, our traditions, and care for the land and each other. His legacy is one of kindness and respect.

📢 2025 Run-Off Election Results – Deputy Grand Chief Certificate of Results cngov.ca/linden-spencer… 🗳 Total ballots: 3,116 ✅ Linden SPENCER: 2,026 (65.02%) John Henry WAPACHEE: 1,090 (34.98%) Linden SPENCER is elected Deputy Grand Chief/Vice-Chairperson for a 4-year term.

🎣 Mishikaamehyaaupiisim | ᒥᔑᑳᒣᐦᔮᐅᐲᓯᒻ The Cree Month of August – “When the fishermen return.” This time reminds us of connection — to the land, to each other, and to the rhythms of Cree life. #CreeMonths

Congratulations to newly elected Youth Grand Chief Jade Mukash! On behalf of the Cree Nation Government, we wish you much success on this exciting new mandate leading the youth of Eeyou Istchee.

🌍✨ Happy International Youth Day! ✨🌍 Today, we celebrate the energy, creativity, and determination of our youth — the leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping a brighter future for our communities. May we continue to support, uplift, and empower our youth!

Join us for the Annual General Assembly in Oujé-Bougoumou, Eeyou Istchee! Our theme is "United In Purpose | Honouring Our Past, Celebrating our Shared Journey". Tune into the official livestream to watch the event from August 26th to 28th. Watch live: vimeo.com/event/5324874

Inauguration of the Grand Chief Paul John Murdoch and Deputy Grand Chief Linden Spencer will be recorded this evening and broadcast at a later time. We thank you all for your understanding and will provide a scheduled time when you can watch the Inauguration event.

The Cree Nation Government we would like to congratulate Grand Chief Paul John Murdoch and Deputy Grand Chief Linden Spencer on their inauguration. The entire Cree Nation stands with you as you take on your leadership roles, honouring the legacy of our past and future as Eeyouch.

The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government would like to congratulate Darius Neacappo Pelchat on his recent election as the Deputy Youth Grand Chief for the Cree Nation Youth Council. We wish you all the best serving the youth of Eeyou Istchee.

We are pleased to share the official inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Grand Chief Paul John Murdoch and Deputy Grand Chief Linden Spencer hosted by Ouje-Bougoumou on August 27, 2025 vimeo.com/1115594784 We thank Oujé-Bougoumou for hosting this historical event.

United, we walk ᒫᒨ ᐱᒧᐦᑌᑖᐤ maamuu pimuhtetaau It is with pride and unity that, as leaders in Eeyou Istchee—the Cree Nation Government, Cree School Board and Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay—we share this joint message to the iiyiyiu aschii. #NDTR2025