Honouring the ways of our ancestors, the Cree and Innu Nations sign a traditional understanding built from the customary values of sharing, sustainable harvest and respect for the caribou

The Maamuu nisituhtimuwin/ Matinueu-mashinaikan atik u e uauinakanit establishes mutually agreed upon terms by which Innu communities in Québec will be able to access caribou within the Cree traditional territory of Chisasibi, Eeyou Istchee. The Understanding, shaped by the wisdom and knowledge of our elders, outlines a framework inspired by the traditional customs and values of our ancestors. This framework is built on the core principles of sharing, sustainable harvest, and respect for the animal.

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