THE EEYOU MARINE REGION LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT

CREE LANDS

Cree lands are owned exclusively by the Crees, including all subsurface rights. Ownership of the waters, tidelands and seabed will remain with Canada under the terms of the Agreement.

CREE CONSULTATIONS

Under the proposed Offshore Agreement, the government will consult the Crees on issues directly affecting the EMR, including mineral exploration and construction of pipelines and oil rigs.

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

This Offshore Agreement provides that the Crees will be involved in discussions leading to government positions on international wildlife agreements dealing with wildlife harvested in the EMR.

IMPACT REVIEW BOARD

The Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board (EMRIRB) mandate is to review the eco-systemic and socio-economic impacts of project proposals.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Eeyou Marine Region Planning Commission (EMRPC) mandate is to guide the development of planning policies, priorities and objectives.

WILDLIFE BOARD

The Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB) mandate is to act as the main instrument of Wildlife management and the main regulator of access to wildlife.

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22Sep, 2019

Bird Survey in Old Factory area was a success!
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Bird Survey in Old Factory area was a success!

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Bird Survey in Old Factory area was a success!

Eeyou Marine Region2019-09-22T19:19:49+00:00September 22nd, 2019|

The Wildlife Board participated in a bird survey from Sept. 6 to 13 in the Wemindji area, around Old Factory and on the surrounding islands, in partnership with Nature Canada, and the Cree Trappers' [...]

20Sep, 2019

Eeyou Marine Region First annual photo contest !
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Eeyou Marine Region First annual photo contest !

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Eeyou Marine Region First annual photo contest !

Eeyou Marine Region2019-09-20T22:31:18+00:00September 20th, 2019|

1ST ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST! Deadline is October 28 Submit photos to: wildlife@eeyoumarineregion.ca Send Us Your Best Photos of the Eeyou Marine Region! Photos may include year-round shots of wildlife, landscapes, northern lights, recreation and [...]

15Jul, 2019

Aerial shorebirds surveys in southern James Bay, August 11-15, 2019
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Aerial shorebirds surveys in southern James Bay, August 11-15, 2019

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Aerial shorebirds surveys in southern James Bay, August 11-15, 2019

Eeyou Marine Region2019-07-15T19:40:13+00:00July 15th, 2019|

Notice for the EMR Communities of Waskaganish and Eastmain. We are currently in discussions with the Canadian Wildlife Service to visit the two communities this winter to share the results of the survey and [...]

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