A project funded by the Canadian Wildlife Service (Species at Risk) and the Foundation de la Faune du Quebec was developed to sensitize Cree to the fact that three species of raptors in Eeyou Istchee were threatened. These three are: the golden eagle, the peregrine falcon and the bald eagle. Between 2005 and 2007 the nine Cree communities were visited.

An information kit suitable for classroom use was developed in Cree, English and French. In 2007- 2008 a first group of classrooms at Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Wemindji and Eastmain were visited and the remaining classrooms will be visited in 2008-2009. Two organizations that have worked very closely with the CTA on this project are the Union Quebecoise de Rehabilitation des Oiseaux de Proie and the Ministere des Ressources Naturelles de la Faune.

This presentation can be ordered from the Cree Trapper's Association, contact us for details.

Cree Trappers Association
Special Projects Coordinator
Mr. Rick Cuciurean
PO Box 59
Eastmain
Quebec, Canada
J0M1W0

Tel: 819 977 2165
Fax: 819 977 2168