Cree

Development Corporation

Supporting sustainable growth, partnerships, and prosperity for Cree communities.

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From idea to

impact

Through collaboration and shared vision, we help transform community priorities into sustainable projects that benefit our people, our territory, and future generations.

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Development for

generations

From housing and infrastructure to clean energy and transportation, we help build the foundations of a prosperous, community-driven Cree future.

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Building prosperity on our land.

The Cree Development Corporation (CDC) is the investment and holding company of the Cree Nation Government, dedicated to the economic and social development of Eeyou Istchee.

We bring together Cree and Québec partners to create opportunities that last, strengthening our communities, growing local capacity, and ensuring that development reflects Cree priorities and values.

Through this work, we help our people remain at the heart of growth and progress on our land.

Let’s move Eeyou Istchee forward,

together.

Partner with us to advance sustainable, Cree-led development rooted in respect, collaboration, and strength.

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Who we are

The Cree Nation’s investment and holding company.

The Cree Development Corporation is an entity of the Cree Nation Government, in Québec, dedicated to driving autonomous and consensual development that benefits Eeyou Istchee and its 20,000 residents.

We empower Cree communities and businesses to take the lead in shaping our shared economic future, generating value, skills, and jobs that stay within the territory.

Through collaboration, transparency, and respect for both tradition and innovation, CDC ensures that development in Eeyou Istchee is strategic, predictable, and sustainable — for the benefit of all.

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WhAT WE DO

Facilitating growth, led by the Cree Nation.

CDC drives and supports initiatives that enhance wellbeing and self-sufficiency, from energy and infrastructure to housing, transportation, and tourism.

We connect communities, governments, and private partners to bring ideas to life, balancing economic opportunity with cultural and environmental respect.

Every project we lead is a step toward a stronger, more autonomous Cree future.

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Projects

Building Community Capacity: The Nadoshtin Residence Project

The Nadoshtin Residence Project is a Cree-owned and-operated permanent camp at the Eastmain-1 site, designed to support Hydro-Québec’s operations while respecting Cree governance and land use.

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Taking Off Together: The Community-Led Transformation of the Nemaska Airport

The Nemaska Airport project transformed a previously private Hydro-Québec airstrip into a public gateway for central Eeyou Istchee. This strategic infrastructure now connects Nemaska and the surrounding region to new opportunities, supporting travel, logistics, and essential services for residents, businesses, and visitors.

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Shaping the Future Together: The Grande Alliance Studies

La Grande Alliance (LGA) was a Cree-led, long-horizon framework to connect, develop, and protect Eeyou Istchee through a coordinated approach to transportation, protection, and community wellbeing.

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Collaboration in action.

Our strength comes from partnership — between Cree entities, Québec and regional governments, and private organizations — working together to deliver meaningful, sustainable progress.

Every collaboration is built on shared respect, mutual benefit, and a vision of development that reflects Cree values.