Understanding coastal habitats
in Eeyou Istchee (eastern James Bay, Québec, Canada)
The decline of eelgrass has coincided with larger coastal changes, including a drop in the quality of spring and fall goose hunts by Cree land users. A comprehensive research approach is needed to understand the link between the different factors of this complex system.
The Coastal Habitat Comprehensive Research Project is a Cree-driven project that involves four Cree coastal communities (Waskaganish, Eastmain, Wemindji and Chisasibi).
Our Communities
Land users in Chisasibi, Eastmain, Wemindji, and Waskaganish continue to contribute their time and knowledge to the project. Local Officers help organize formal and informal activities in the communities including presentations, meetings, consultations, workshops, and interviews.
Our Work
The program was created following an agreement signed between the Cree Nation Government, Niskamoon Corporation and Hydro-Québec in August 2016 with the objective of better understanding the generalized decline of Eelgrass (Shkaapaashkw in eastern James Bay Cree, Zostera marina) habitats along the eastern James Bay coast.
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