Mandate
The Cree Trappers’ Association’s mandate and responsibility consist in protecting and promoting the interests and values of Eeyou/Eenou trappers, traditional pursuits, and governance of hunting territories in Eeyou Istchee. This mandate extends to the management of territory and wildlife resources and of environmental matters. The main goals of the Association are:
- To foster, promote, protect and assist in preserving the way of life, values, activities and traditions of the Eeyou/Eenou trappers of Québec and to safeguard the traditional system of Eeyou/Eenou traplines.
These “traditional systems” have prevailed over time, and are of great significance and importance to the Cree Nation for any future agreements. Today, the CTA continues to represent and defend the values, traditions, and practices of its members.
More recently, under the Offshore Agreement, the CTA’s responsibilities in the coastal regions are as follows:
- To be regularly consulted by the Wildlife Board on wildlife management matters;
- To consult its members and recommend wildlife management measures;
- To have a role in the monitoring of harvesting activities and ensure that harvesters are aware of all special measures implementation in the Offshore region;
- To allocate and enforce basic need levels where quotas are applicable.