Eastmain (Cree Nation)

Eastmain (Cree: ᐙᐸᓅᑖᐤ (Wâpanûtâw) meaning "Lands east of James Bay") is a Cree First Nation of Canada. Its members primarily live in the Terres réservées aux Cris or Cree reserved land (Indian reserve) of Eastmain, Quebec. It is governed by a band council and is a member of the Tribal Council of the Grand Council of the Crees.

This article is about the First Nation. For the Cree village, see Eastmain (Cree village municipality). For the Cree reserved land, see Eastmain (Cree reserved land).
Cree Nation of Eastmain
Band No. 57
ᐙᐸᓅᑖᐤ (Wâpanûtâw)
PeopleCree
HeadquartersEastmain
ProvinceQuebec
Land
Main reserveEastmain (TC)
Other reserve(s)
Eastmain (VC)
Land area147.66 (TC), 318.75 (VC) km2
Population (October 2019)
On reserve805
On other land64
Off reserve48
Total population917
Government
ChiefKenneth Cheezo
Council
  • Emily Whiskeychan (Deputy Chief)
  • Daniel Mark-Stewart
  • Reggie Gilpin
  • Tina Petawabano
Tribal Council
Grand Council of the Crees
Website
Eastmain.ca
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