Serving the Youth of Eeyou Istchee since 1985
Our Mission Statement
The driving force behind the creation of the CNYC is the Eeyou Youth of the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee, imbued with the desire to safeguard their rights and interest, as well as strengthen collective and economic life in accordance with the traditions and principles of the Cree Nation.
- Advise Grand Council of the Cree Eeyou Istchee / Cree Regional Authority on all matters concerning youth;
- Conduct studies;
- Furnish information relating to youth;
- Serve as a “training camp”to prepare youth to assume the responsibilities of leadership within the Cree Nation and towards youth development in areas such as administration and management, business and political skills, social and economic arena.
Executive Committee
Benjamin Masty Executive MemberTel:(819) 929-3385 Ext. 242
Fax:(819)
benmasty@Whapmagoostuifn.ca- Paula Napash Executive Member
Tel:(819) 855-2211/855-7321
Fax:(819) 855-2270
paulanapash@chisasibi.ca - Jordan Masty Executive Member
Tel:(819) 929-3643
Fax:(819) 929-3309
jordanmasty@whapmagoostuifn.ca - Melissa Whiskeychan Corporate Secretary
Tel:(819) 895-2620 Ext. 1310
Fax:
Melissa.whiskeychan@cngov.ca - Robin Gull-Saganash Deputy Youth Grand Chief
Tel:(819) 753-7165
Fax:(819) 753-2727
rgsaganash@cngov.ca - Kaitlynn Hester Moses Youth Grand Chief
Cell: (819) 550-0184
Fax:
khester@cngov.ca
Cree Nation Youth Chiefs
Paula Napash
Cree Nation of Chisasibi
Chisasibi, Quebec J0M 1E0
Tel: (819) 855-2211 – 855-5020
Fax: (819) 855-2277
Email: paulanapash@chisasibi.ca
Wendal Moar
Cree Nation of Eastmain
Eastmain, Quebec J0M 1W0
Tel: (819) 977-5015
Fax: (819) 977-0342
Email: youthchief@eastmain.ca
Amy Linton
Cree Nation of Mistissini
Isaac Shecapio (Sr.) Admin. Building
Mistissini, Quebec G0W 1C0
Tel: (418) 923-2274
Fax: (418) 923-2279
Email: alinton@mistissini.ca
Tera Diamond
Nemaska First Nation
Nemaska, Quebec J0Y 3B0
Tel: (819) 673-2512
Fax: (819) 673-2542
Email: tera_diamond@hotmail.com
Benjamin Shecapio-Blacksmith
Ouje-bougoumou First Nation
Ouje-bougoumou, Quebec G0W 3C0
Tel: (418) 745-3366
Fax: (418) 745-3354
Email: b_a_s_b1982@hotmail.com
Interim – Carla Hester
Waskaganish First Nation
Waskaganish, Quebec J0M 1R0
Tel: (819) 895-2882
Fax: (819) 895-2888
Email: wfnyc@liva.ca
Interim-Aaron Happyjack
Cree First Nation of Waswanipi
Waswanipi, Quebec J0Y 3C0
Tel: (819) 753-2810, Ext.222
Fax: (819) 753-2727
Email: happykjack87@hotmail.com
Raven Trapper
Cree Nation of Washaw Sibi
141 Route 111 Ouest
Amos, Québec J9T 2Y1
Tel: (819) 732-9409
Cell : (819) 218-0169
Fax: (819) 732-9635
Email: rayven_trapper@hotmail.com
Sonia Gilpin
Cree Nation of Wemindji
Wemindji, Quebec J0M 1L0
Tel: (819) 978-3949
Fax: (819) 978-0228
Email: soniag@wemindji.com
Jordan Masty
Whapmagoostui First Nation
Whapmagoostui, Quebec J0M 1G0
Tel: (819) 929-3643
Fax: (819) 929-3309
Email: jordanmasty@whapmagoostuifn.ca
Our Mission Statement
To facilitate the development of capability, leadership, and a joy of life in the Youth, in order to have a better future for the People and the Cree Nation.
By “development”, we mean the development of the whole person. This includes the full intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual potential of Youth as individuals, and their growth as responsible and joyful members and contributors to the Cree Nation. The CNYC will help to facilitate the process. However, the primary responsibility for personal and collective developments rests absolutely with each Cree individual.
Cree Nation Youth Development Coordinators
Rhonda Spencer
Cree Nation of Chisasibi
Chisasibi, Quebec J0M 1E0
Tel: (819) 855-2878, Ext. 310
Fax: (819) 855-2875
Email: rhondas9@hotmail.com
Richard Cheezo
Cree Nation of Eastmain
Eastmain, Quebec J0M 1W0
Tel: (819) 977-2262 ext. 228
Fax: (819) 977-0281
Email: rfcheezo@eastmain.ca
Samantha Awashish
Cree Nation of Mistissini
Isaac Shecapio (Sr.) Administration Building
Mistissini, Quebec G0W 1C0
Tel: (418) 923-2274
Fax: (418) 923-2279
Email: sawashish@mistissini.ca
Simeon Wapachee
Nemaska First Nation
Nemaska, Quebec J0Y 3B0
Tel: (819) 673-2512
Fax: (819) 673-2542
Email: simeonw@nemaska.ca
Brenda St. Pierre
Ouje-bougoumou First Nation
Ouje-bougoumou, Quebec G0W 3C0
Tel: (418) 745-3366
Fax: (418) 745-3354
Email: brenda.st.pierre@ouje.ca
Cheryl Weistche
Waskaganish First Nation
Waskaganish, Quebec J0M 1R0
Tel: (819) 895-8650
Fax: (819) 895-8901
Email: cweistche@hotmail.com
Vacant
Waswanipi First Nation
Waswanipi, Quebec J0Y 3C0
Tel: (819) 753-2890, Ext. 224
Fax: (819) 753-2727
Billy Katapatuk Jr.
Cree Nation of Washaw Sibi
141, Route 111 Ouest
Amos, Quebec J9T 2Y1
Tel: (819) 732-9409
Cell : (819)-442-0281
Fax: (819) 732-9635
Email: bkatapatuk@washawsibieeyou.ca
Sonia Gilpin
Cree Nation of Wemindji
Wemindji, Quebec J0M 1L0
Tel: (819) 978-3949, Ext. 223
Fax: (819) 978-0258
Interim – Rachel Kawapit
Whapmagoostui First Nation
Whapmagoostui, Quebec J0M 1G0
Tel: (819) 929-3643/3174
Fax: (819) 929-3309
Email: benmasty@whapmagoostuifn.ca
bmasty@gmail.com
CNYC General Mandate
In order to fulfill its mission, the CNYC will pursue the following objectives, both alone and in partnership with other organizations and the Peoples of Eeyou Istchee.
- To promote, preserve, and protect the Cree identity, culture and heritage, including the language, values, customs, traditions, philosophy and beliefs, as well as the system of law;
- To promote and strengthen the individual and collective health and unity of the a Youth, and a mutually beneficial relationship between the Youth and members of the Cree Nation;
- To identify, promote and strengthen the collective interests, rights and needs of the Youth;
- To strengthen the effectiveness, credibility and accountability of the Local Youth Councils;
- To implement programs specifically designed to develop and train Cree Youth to fulfill their potential as members and future leaders of the Cree Nation;
- To assure the presence of the effective and accountable Youth representatives on the Cree organizations which have a major impact on the lives and development of the Cree Nation;
- To hold the CNYC directly accountable to the Cree Youth for all it actions and commitments.
