International Impact – Cree youth celebrate JBNQA anniversary at United Nations – Penticton Herald

May 15, 2025

Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Nation

Cree youth delivered a powerful presentation to a capacity crowd at the recent United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York. The side panel, coming on the 50th anniversary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, highlighted their experience being born into the treaty and their aspirations for the next 50 years.

Moderated by Carol-Ann Tanoush with panelists Esquay Masty, Kevin-Joe Mianscum and Tanisha Bear, the April 22 event discussed how the JBNQA guided the Cree Nation’s path to self-governance. From early negotiations to subsequent agreements, it has served as a foundation for protecting Cree rights.

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