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In partnership with the Government of Quebec, the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay provides health and social services to the 9 communities of the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee

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The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is proud to share its 2025-2026 Annual Report. It reflects a year guided by the powerful and grounding principle of Nitutâmh ("my relations")…

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FROM JULY 20 TO 25, THE CBHSSJB'S COMMITMENT TO THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREE COMMUNITIES WAS PROUDLY REFLECTED THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE EEYOU ISTCHEE SUMMER GAMES (EISG). By…

Cree values and traditions were envisaged as key to the development of health and social services delivery systems in section 14 of the 1975 James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA), which was the basis for the creation of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB).

Latest Events

There are new recommendations in Québec, and we are now using the HPV test instead of the Pap test. This test detects the types of human papillomavirus (also called HPV) that can cause changes in the…

Trail in Mistissini

Gathering on Intergenerational Trauma MAANUUHIIKUU ᒫᓅᐦᐄᑰ – MENTAL HEALTH This event will provide a platform for collective understanding, discussion, and progress towards healing from the effects of…

Careers

 

Come for the adventure. Stay for the people.

At CBHSSJB, we strive to offer compassionate and culturally safe care to our population.

If our vision resonates with you, we have the job for you.

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Nurse with stethoscope
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Family in the forest smiling

Nishiiyuu Miyupimaatisiiun

Nishiiyuu refers to the traditional ways of the Eeyou and Eenou people. Nishiiyuu Miyupimaatisiiun works to ensure that Cree knowledge and values are reflected in CBHSSJB services. 

Our vision is aapiimuutiihehkuut piimaatiisiiwiiniiuu kiiyah a achiisachiinuutiihehkuut᙮

“Achieving miyupimaatisiiun through the guidance of ancestral teachings”.

Our Partners

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Grand Council of the Crees logo
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Santé et des Services sociaux logo
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Health Canada logo