Family, friends, children, music, goodwill, and cheer. Hundreds of students took part in celebrations of Christmas at each of our schools this week, ahead of the Christmas Break.

CSB Chairperson Sarah Pash spoke candidly about the work still needed on behalf of education systems to create safe communities as she introduced the third day of a national conference, Indigenous People’s Justice: Reconciliation and Capacity Building, being held December 4-6, 2018 at Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, QC.

Cree School Board support staff, managers and administrators were welcomed to a workshop with the storytelling skills of learned elder, and signatory to the James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA), Dr. Philip Awashish. 

Dozens of people gathered at the Youth Centre in Mistissini Nov. 20, to learn about bullying prevention efforts in the community.

The Cree School Board (CSB) Sabtuan Adult Education Services (SAES) announced today its intention to consult with all nine communities of Eeyou Istchee, its members and employers, as they prepare to conduct an in-depth assessment of adult education and training needs.

Director General Abraham Jolly will convene a delegation Monday to tour the communities of Eeyou/Eenou Istchee and speak directly with students.

“I want to reach out to our secondary school students,” Jolly said. “I want them to know that they’re not alone in their journey, that their challenges can be overcome, and that dreams can come true – in fact, they do. I want to leave them with tools and inspiration to continue their educational journey.”

The Cree School Board Wednesday reiterated its renewed policy on a drug and alcohol-free workplace, in the wake of new laws permitting the recreational use of cannabis across the country.