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The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters - Quebec - Canada
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The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters

Provides economic security for Cree traditional harvesting activities
Cree Hunters Economic Security Board (CHESB)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters provides an annual income to support traditional activities like hunting, trapping, and fishing, with a maximum funding of up to $60 per day spent in the bush. Eligible activities include wildlife harvesting, equipment fabrication, berry picking, and managing the wildlife environment.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Wildlife harvesting activities, excluding commercial fishing.
  • Manufacture or repair of equipment used for hunting, fishing, and trapping.
  • Preparation of food reserves, clothing, housing, equipment, and land management necessary for exploitation activities.
  • Gathering and preparation of small fruits.
  • Treatment, transportation, and marketing of products from exploitation activities.
  • Domestic production of craft items from exploitation products.
  • Correctional work, safeguarding, and improvement of wildlife.
  • Wildlife inventories or management to aid exploitation activities.
  • Travel between camps and exploitation activity locations.
  • Work as a member of a local program committee, up to ten days per year.
  • Time spent in required firearms handling courses, up to three days per year.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

- Cree beneficiaries as defined in Chapter 3 of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, holding a Cree Beneficiary Number.- Individuals at least 18 years of age residing in Québec.- Persons who live a lifestyle on traditional territory that includes hunting, fishing, and trapping as primary activities.- Heads of families who are chief providers according to established Cree customs.- Those who spend significant time (minimum 120 days) conducting harvesting and related activities in the bush and earn more from these activities than wage labor.

Eligible expenses

  • Fabrication or repair of gear for hunting, fishing, and trapping.
  • Preparation of food reserves, clothing, shelter, equipment, and land for harvesting activities.
  • Gathering and preparation of berries.
  • Processing, transportation, and marketing of products from harvesting activities.
  • Domestic production of handicrafts from harvesting products.
  • Corrective work, conservation, and enhancement of wildlife.
  • Wildlife inventories or management in support of harvesting activities.
  • Travel between camps and harvesting activity locations.
  • Work as a member of a local program committee, up to a maximum of ten days per year.
  • Time spent on mandatory firearms handling courses, up to three days per year.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Cree beneficiaries within the territory governed by the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement.
  • Residents of the province of Québec.

Additional information

  • Benefit payments are issued in person at quarterly interviews with the local administrator, conducted in September, January, April, and June.
  • Beneficiaries will receive a Statement of benefits (Relevé 5 and T5007 slips) by mail before the end of February each year.
  • The consort of the file can request separate payments by meeting with their local administrator and signing a form.
  • Payments can be affected by changes in family status or income, which must be reported to the local administrator immediately.
  • The Cree Hunters Economic Security Board has information exchange agreements to verify if a beneficiary receives Social Aid benefits, which cannot be combined with this program's benefits.
  • Any income from employment is considered in benefit calculations, with 40% of the income deducted from the Basic Amount.
  • Beneficiaries must inform their local administrator of temporary or seasonal work to prevent overpayments.

Frequently Asked Questions about the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters?

The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters provides an annual income to support traditional activities like hunting, trapping, and fishing, with a maximum funding of up to $60 per day spent in the bush. Eligible activities include wildlife harvesting, equipment fabrication, berry picking, and managing the wildlife environment.

Who is eligible for the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters program?

To be eligible for the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters program, you must: Must be a Cree beneficiary as defined under Chapter 3 of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement with a Cree Beneficiary Number. Applicant must be the head of the family and the chief provider according to established Cree customs. Must reside in the province of Québec and practice harvesting and related activities as a way of life on traditional territory.

What expenses are eligible under The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters?

Wildlife harvesting activities, excluding commercial fishing. Manufacture or repair of equipment used for hunting, fishing, and trapping. Preparation of food reserves, clothing, housing, equipment, and land management necessary for exploitation activities. Gathering and preparation of small fruits. Treatment, transportation, and marketing of products from exploitation activities. Domestic production of craft items from exploitation products. Correctional work, safeguarding, and improvement of wildlife. Wildlife inventories or management to aid exploitation activities. Travel between camps and exploitation activity locations. Work as a member of a local program committee, up to ten days per year. Time spent in required firearms handling courses, up to three days per year.

Who can I contact for more information about the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters?

You can contact Cree Hunters Economic Security Board (CHESB).

Where is the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters available?

The The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters a grant, loan, or tax credit?

The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters?

The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters is funded by Cree Hunters Economic Security Board (CHESB)

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