Mission statement
The Niskamoon Corporation provides an efficient framework for cooperation between the Cree people and Hydro-Québec, enabling the implementation of the Cree/Hydro-Québec Agreements. The Corporation continuously facilitates and simplifies access to funds and programs for Cree people, communities, and entities.
The Niskamoon Corporation strives to develop projects in close collaboration with Cree land users and other beneficiaries to alleviate the impacts of hydroelectric development in Eeyou Istchee.
Core values
The Niskamoon Corporation funds projects that adhere to our core values, that is, to:
- Ensure the autonomy and self-sufficiency of Cree land users over time
- Promote and enhance the passing of traditional Cree knowledge to future generations
- Maximize the benefits for as many Cree people as possible
- Promote and enhance the continued use of lands impacted by hydroelectric development