The representatives of the CMEB took part in several promotional events such as conferences and workshops. During these mining events, the CMEB presented posters and various information related to mineral exploration in Eeyou Istchee, more particularly during the Mining Week (27 e Semaine minière du Québec) in April and may 2022 in some Eeyou Istchee schools.

A CMEB student in AEC Geology conducted for CMEB earth science activities on rocks and minerals with the Waapinichikush Elementary School and James Bay Eeyou Secondary School in Chisasibi, and also at the Wiinibekuu High School and Annie Whiskeychan Memorial Elementary School in Waskaganish.

A Cree member and the chief geologist attended the Québec Mineral Exploration Association Conference in Montreal in October 2022. This is the best opportunity to listen to the junior companies’ presentations of their projects in Eeyou Istchee and exchange on different subjects.

The CMEB was part of Québec’s delegation at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) conference on March 5 to 8, 2023 in Toronto. This event was an ideal opportunity to keep business contacts and have the information concerning the exploration activities in Eeyou Istchee.

During these events related to mineral resources, many junior exploration companies active in Eeyou Istchee showed great interest in the CMEB exploration and technical training programs. These conferences were an excellent occasion to promote the mineral potential on traditional lands of Eeyou Istchee and also an opportunity to establish links of work and collaboration with the industry.

The CMEB also intends to continue its advertising campaign in order to promote its programs in Eeyou communities by means of: Cree magazines (such as The Nation, Cree Hunters magazine, Resources Mines and Industry magazine and Destination Air Creebec), various Cree radio advertisements, as well as events which focus on science and careers in the Cree School Board establishments.

In order to promote the interest of the mineral industry in Eeyou Istchee, and inform Cree tally-persons, the public at large and mining companies, the CMEB is constantly updating its website and Tally-Person Traplines Map. (cmeb.org)

The CMEB also actively participated in the meetings of the following organizations: the Subcommittee on mineral exploration, the Committee on the assessment of mineral potential in Northern Québec and the communities’ mining convention (Ouje- Bougoumou and Eastmain) for planification and discussions. The CMEB also contributed financially and participated in the workshop on the acquisition and dissemination of social and environmental knowledge organized by the James Bay Advisory Committee on the Environment.