Board of Directors

The Cree Trappers’ Association is governed by a Board of Directors whose members represent the nine Cree communities in Eeyou Istchee. The Board is responsible for the general management and direction of the affairs of CTA, and is required to act collectively on all decisions and matters related to the association. As for Washa Sibi, it sits in as an observer.

The Cree Trappers’ Association is also managed by an Executive Committee of three members, including the President, elected by the members, the Vice-President and another Board Member, both appointed as Officers by the Board of Directors. Their role is to oversee the administration and management of the Association, as well as its financial affairs, subject to the control, general direction and authority of the Board of Directors.

The Executive Committee is supported by the Executive Director and the Secretary-Treasurer who are non-voting advisors to the Executives. For this reason, they attend the meetings to offer information and recommendations. All decisions and actions related to the governance of the CTA are taken in the best interest of the association.

As for the Offshore Agreement and the related funds, they are administered through the Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB), which is governed by a Wildlife Board, a Planning Commission, and an Impact Review Board. An Implementation Committee also oversees the obligations and activities of the Offshore's Agreement.