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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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MTMD banner

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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Mentorship

October 10, 2024

Niimuudaan: A Mentorship Service for Eeyou'ch Entrepreneurs

On October 8, 2024, the Secretariat to the Cree Nation Abitibi-Témiscamingue Economic Alliance (SCNATEA), in partnership with Réseau Mentorat, launched the recruitment campaign for Niimuudaan, a mentorship service specially designed for Eeyou'ch entrepreneurs. This innovative program, introduced in August 2024, aims to support Cree entrepreneurs by recognizing the unique challenges they face and promoting their well-being.

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Flock of Goose

August 14, 2024

Press release

Launch of a culturally adapted mentoring project for Cree entrepreneurs in collaboration with SCNATEA

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First Nations Executive Education

August 13, 2024

Economic Reconciliation at First Nations Executive Education

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, celebrated on August 9, highlights the importance of self-determination for Indigenous communities worldwide.

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Many cultural boxes

July 15, 2024

A new service to strengthen our ties with the Anishinabek communities

We are excited to announce the launch of a new service at the Secretariat to the Cree Nation Abitibi-Témiscamingue Economic Alliance (SCNATEA): the pilot project of an Liaison Officer for the Anishinabe Nation.

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Cree Nation elder

July 12, 2024

Discover our new Mentorship Service dedicated to the Cree Nation

Would you like to increase your confidence as an entrepreneur? The entrepreneurial journey is often exciting but also full of challenges. Leaders who are well-supported are more likely to achieve their goals and grow their businesses to benefit their communities. That's why SCNATEA is proud to announce the launch of our new Mentorship Service, in collaboration with Réseau Mentorat.

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The North and its Logistics

July 11, 2024

Highlights from the 2024 Annual Conference "The North and Its Logistics"

On June 18-19, the city of Rouyn-Noranda hosted the 20th Edition of our Annual Conference, "The North and Its Logistics."

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