Canadian Boreal Initiative applauds the new Agreement on Governance in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory between the Crees and the Government of Quebec

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24 July 2012

Quebec City (Press Release) - According to the Canadian Boreal Initiative (CBI), the newly signed Agreement on Governance in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Quebec is an innovative model for indigenous governance across Canada's Boreal Forest.

The Agreement includes provisions for Cree decision-making on Category II lands (Eeyou Istchee), which cover more than 74,000 km2. It also provides for the creation of a new regional governance process, where decision-making will be shared by the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Jamesians, on more than 350,000 km2.

'CBI applauds both the Government of Quebec and the Crees of Eeyou Istchee in signing this historic agreement, which is an evolution from a provincial government-led model of governance for the James Bay that largely excluded the Crees, to a model and practices of inclusion that will ensure balanced development for the benefit of all peoples,' said Suzann Methot, CBI's Regional Director in Quebec. 'As Grand Chief Coon Come mentioned today, it is indeed a very special day that, from CBI's perspective, sets the course for further fundamental changes required to establish a fruitful relationship between the Government of Quebec and all of Quebec's First Nations. Developing such partnerships with the Aboriginal peoples, this is the future of Quebec.'

'This agreement demonstrates a model of implementation of the principles of the United Nations' Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which refers to the right of Indigenous Peoples to participate fully in political, economic, social, and cultural life of the State as well as the right of indigenous peoples to maintain and strengthen their distinctive relationship with their lands, territories, and resources. This agreement illustrates that implementing these principles is not only desirable, but is vital in ensuring equitable decision-making and true Aboriginal leadership in managing the relationship with the land and its resources,' concluded Valerie Courtois, CBI's Senior Advisor for Aboriginal Relations.

About the Canadian Boreal Initiative

The Canadian Boreal Initiative brings together diverse partners to create new solutions for the conservation and sustainable development of the Boreal Forest. It works at a catalyst by supporting on-the-ground efforts across the Boreal, by Governments, industry, Aboriginal nations, conservation organizations, major retailers, financial institutions and scientists.

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