Eeyou Istchee · James Bay · Québec
Cree Mineral Exploration Board
Providing
Opportunity
The Cree Mineral Exploration Board empowers communities through mineral exploration, land-based training, and sustainable resource development across the James Bay territory.
10
Communities
Cree communities across Eeyou Istchee served by CMEB
30+
Years
Decades of mineral exploration support and training
100s
Prospectors
Cree people trained in exploration and field skills
350K
km² Territory
Vast James Bay region covered by CMEB programs
Resources
Download Maps & Reports
Current geotrapline maps and activity reports are available.
Discover information about each of the 10 Cree communities in Eeyou Istchee, including where specific traplines are located and the different types of geology of each region. Also see our current and previous activity reports.
Forms & Contests
Download forms, guides, and contest submissions for CMEB programs and initiatives.
Rock Competition
Download PDFProspector License Form
Download PDFEvaluation Guide for Prospectors
Download PDFApplication Form for Prospectors
Download DocumentOur Mission
"Providing Opportunity
in Eeyou Istchee"
The Cree Mineral Exploration Board works closely with the Cree Human Resources Development (CHRD) to develop training and job assistance initiatives for the benefit of the Cree.
Learn MoreCMEB at a glance —
what we do for our communities
- 10 Cree communities with active mineral exploration support
- 30+ years partnering with CHRD on training initiatives
- 100s of Cree people trained as licensed prospectors
Community
Our Prospectors
Meet some of the dedicated Cree prospectors trained and supported by CMEB across the James Bay territory.
