Gathering of community Miyupimaatisiiun Committees renews grassroots commitment to the health of the population

The gathering was convened to finalize the terms of a Partnership Agreement between Cree First Nations, the Grand Council of the Cree/Cree Nation Government, the Cree School Board and the CBHSSJB to work together to improve the physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health of the population.  

The Community Miyupimaatisiiun Committees, which exist in each community, will carry this mandate at the local level with the support of all the entities. 

During the Montreal meeting, each Committee drafted an Action Plan, identifying their top priorities. The next step will be to build holistic processes and pathways in collaboration with regional and local entities. 

Community Miyupimaatisiiun Committees rely on the participation of community members from all walks of life. Under the agreement, employees of Cree entities will be able to work for their local Committees during regular business hours, without loss of income or status.  

During the gathering, the CBHSSJB Nishiiyuu Miyupimaatisiiun department welcomed eight new Traditional Eeyou Counsellors who will provide essential support to the Committees at the community level. These individuals will be available for anyone in need of traditional healing, traditional medicine or counselling. 

More information about the integration of Traditional Counsellors into CBHSSJB’s service offer will be shared in the near future.