Cree Geomatics

📣📣CHAPLEAU CREE REMINDER📣📣

Happening this Thursday at the band office!

📣 ‼️NORTHERN COLLEGE‼️📣

Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 we will be doing a Geocaching activity meeting in the SHAPITUAN. Open to ALL students!

This event was originally scheduled for today but has been postponed due to weather.

Come see some Mushkegowuk Cree Geomatics and Lands and Resources staff next week at the Northern College Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week! 🧡🌎

We will also be doing a presentation and hands-on activity on Geocaching! 🧭📲

Come see us for some information, swag, and a chance to win a door prize! 🏆

Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week (ICAW) is happening at the Timmins Campus from September 14 to 17!

Join us outside in the Shaputuan for traditional breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each day!

Monday, September 14:
Opening Ceremony in the Cafeteria at 12:00 p.m.
Information Booths in the Atrium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Syllabics Workshop in the Indoor Tipi from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15:
Mushkegowuk Cree Geomatics & Lands and Resources in the Shaputuan from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Indigenous Art Gallery Exhibition in the Atrium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dream Catcher Workshop in the Indoor Tipi from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 16:
Leisure Canoe & Kayak at Porcupine Lake from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free NDN Taco Lunch in the Atrium at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 17:
Metis Day & Weaving Workshop in the Atrium from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Canoe Challenge at Porcupine Lake from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Canoe Challenge Awards in the Shaputuan from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome!

have you noticed stressors to the fish in your area?

Fish are part of a traditional diet for many First Nations people in the North but warming water and more evaporation from lakes and rivers will put some fish species under stress.

Take action now to ensure important fish species will continue to thrive into the future!

You can:
🔹 Monitor fish in your area
🔹 Protect the habitat that fish need
🔹 Keep lakes and rivers clean
🔹 Take steps to prevent invasive species
🔹 Change when, where, or what you harvest if needed

Learn more about harvesting fish in a changing climate on our website at https://www.upnorthonclimate.ca/preparing-for-changes-to-food-security

CHAPLEAU CREE!📢

Cree Geomatics staff will be hosting a SIKU app walk & talk on Thursday September 17th!📱🚶🏻‍♀️👣

Followed by a dinner at the band office 🍝

We will also have a booth setup outside the Band Office from 12:00-3:30. Come say hi to us to get some SIKU swag 😎 and to inquire about the Moose Watch Community Challenge 🫎

“Climate change impacts entire ecosystems”.

As climate change brings warmer temperatures and changes patterns of rain and snow, people aren’t the only ones affected. Climate change impacts the entire ecosystem (all the living things in an area together with the air, land, and water that makes up their environment). For First Nation communities, close traditional ties to the land mean changes to ecosystems can impact many parts of everyday life, like the ability to harvest traditional foods and medicines.

Start the conversation about adaptation!

Explore the graphic below for actions people and communities can take to prepare for the changes that climate change can bring to local ecosystems. Share it with others to start the conversation about adaptation in your community!

Find more information and download the 2-sided graphic on our website at https://www.upnorthonclimate.ca/preparing-for-changes-to-ecosystems

🏕️ Camp Chikepak 2026 is Here! 🏕️

The excitement is building, and we're looking forward to another incredible camp filled with adventure, laughter, cultural learning, new friendships, and unforgettable memories.

Looking for a unique keepsake? Our custom laser engraving is available!

✨ We can engrave:

Personalized names
Custom logos and designs
Tumblers, mugs, and other eligible items

Whether you're celebrating Camp Chikepak's 10th Anniversary or looking for a personalized gift, we can create something you'll treasure for years to come.

📩 To place an order or learn more, send us a message or email [email protected].

Here's to another unforgettable Camp Chikepak season! 🌲🔥

🎉 WIN THESE CREE FEST 2026 MUGS! 🎉

Stop by our engraving table during Cree Fest, July 21–23, and enter your name for a chance to win one of these beautiful engraved mugs!

Whether you love the vibrant orange or the rustic brown, these limited-edition mugs could be yours. ☕🍂

You can drop by to get your name engraved on your existing Tumbler for $10

📍 Visit the engraving booth
📝 Put your name in for the draw
🎁 Winners will be announced during Cree Fest!

Don't miss your chance to take home a special Cree Fest 2026 keepsake!