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Crees set to sign deal on Feb. 7

Following a community tour by Cree leaders, Cree in the James Bay region are expected to back their Grand Council’s recent deal with Quebec — despite some opposition by Cree who don’t want more hydro-electric development.

The deal would give the Cree $3.5 billion in benefits and compensation in exchange for dropping their court cases against Quebec. They would also agree not to block a planned hydro-electric project on the Rupert-Eastmain River.

The Grand Council is expected to approve the deal at a meeting on Jan. 30.

Also on the table is an additional agreement, worth $862 million, with Hydro-Quebec, for construction work and training on the Rupert River hydro-electric project.

The original deal signed by Grand Chief Ted Moses and Quebec Premier Bernard Landry last October has now grown to 100 pages and 10 separate agreements.

Moses has dubbed this landmark set of agreements as the "Peace of the Braves."

On Feb. 7, the two leaders are planning to hold one signing ceremony in Waskaganish or Waswanipi and then fly to Montreal for a second signing ceremony.

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