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Sustainable Development: Relationships, Indigenous Territories, and Energy

April 1, 2025

2025 Annual Conference: Registration Opens April 14!

The Secretariat to the Cree Nation Abitibi-Témiscamingue Economic Alliance (SCNATEA) is proud to unveil its Visibility Opportunities Plan and invite businesses and organizations to support the 21st edition of this major event, taking place on June 11 and 12, 2025, at Hôtel des Eskers in Amos.

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Florence Belvisi, Geneviève Binette, Roger Gauthier and Charlotte Ottereyes Ratt

March 31, 2025

Cree Mentorship Showcased in Oujé-Bougoumou

From March 19 to 21, the SCNATEA team travelled to Oujé-Bougoumou to take part in a key event: the Eeyou Istchee James Contractor/Supplier Day organized by the Société du Plan Nord.

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Mandy Gull-Masty, Norman A. Wapachee

March 31, 2025

Transition at the Head of the Cree Nation Government

It is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge the departure of Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty, who is entering a new chapter in her career by seeking the Liberal Party nomination in the federal riding of Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou.

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Office for rent

February 19, 2025

SUBLEASE OPPORTUNITY

Looking for functional office space in a convenient location? We have an office to sublet, perfect for a self-employed person, a small business or an organization looking for a professional environment adapted to its needs.

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: RELATIONSHIPS, INDIGINOUS LANDS, ENERGIES.

February 19, 2025

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: RELATIONSHIPS, INDIGENOUS LANDS AND ENERGY

The Secretariat to the Cree Nation Abitibi-Témiscamingue Economic Alliance (SCNATEA) invites you to reserve your dates now for its Annual Conference, to be held on June 11 and 12, 2025 at the Hôtel des Eskers in Amos.

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Kendal Netmaker, Chief Greta Cheechoo

February 19, 2025

Waskaganish Business Conference

Braving the storm to attend the Waskaganish Business Conference was absolutely worth it! Organized by the Economic Development Officer of the Waskaganish Eeyou Nation, Melvin Wesley, the event gave us the opportunity to present the Niimuudaan mentoring program, and was also a valuable opportunity to connect and exchange ideas on entrepreneurship and community economic development.

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Ajikon

December 13, 2024

Ajikon: The New Newsletter to Build Connections

We are proud to announce the launch of Ajikon, the brand-new Newsletter from the Secretariat to the Cree Nation Abitibi-Témiscamingue Economic Alliance (SCNATEA). The name, meaning “to communicate, exchange, and meet” in Anishinabe, perfectly reflects the mission of this publication: to encourage dialogue, foster sharing, and strengthen bonds between Anishinabek communities and their partners.

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Mentorship Niimuudaan program

December 10, 2024

Recap of the Mentorship Training and Information Day: The Niimuudaan Program Takes Flight

On November 12, an enriching day of mentorship training and information was held as part of the Niimuudaan program, an initiative specifically designed for the Cree Nation. Led by Réseau Mentorat, the session brought together several economic development officers from Cree communities. They had the opportunity to participate in a training session within a safe and welcoming space, fostering discussions about the realities of their communities and their unique needs.

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Business Exchange Day 2024

December 10, 2024

Business Exchange Day 2024: A Remarkable Success for Networking and Mentorship

On November 13, Business Exchange Day 2024 once again demonstrated its importance as a collaborative platform for economic stakeholders in the region and Eeyou Istchee. This 21st edition, held at the Forestel in Val-d'Or, brought together 200 participants, including 60 Indigenous businesses and 68 non-Indigenous businesses, generating over 300 business meetings. These impressive numbers underscore the enthusiasm for this flagship socio-economic development event.

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December 6, 2024

The Direction générale d’Eeyou Istchee Baie-James of the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable celebrates its second anniversary!

On October 3, 2022, the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable officially announced the creation of a new regional office on the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory. Since then, the Direction générale d’Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (DGEIBJ) has been ensuring the maintenance of 1,540 kilometres of roads and 145 structures.

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Traditional ceremony for Truth and reconciliation Day

October 21, 2024

A look back at the week of activities for the national day of truth and reconciliation at UQAT

From 23 to 30 September, UQAT organised a week of activities dedicated to the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The SAENCAT team took part in several of the activities organised throughout the week. These were moments of personal introspection that allowed us to learn more and reflect on the importance of the reconciliation process through different individual reflections.

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B2B

October 10, 2024

Join us for Business Exchange Day 2024 on November 13 at the Forestel in Val-d'Or!

The 2024 Business Exchange Day is fast approaching! We invite you to join us for this key event, taking place on November 13, 2024, at the Forestel in Val-d'Or. This year, we return to our traditional one-day format focused on business meetings and mentorship.

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