Oujé-Bougoumou, QC – July 25, 2025 – The Cree Native Arts & Crafts Association (CNACA) is pleased to announce its 19th Annual Members Assembly, taking place on September 10–11, 2025, at the Petaapin Youth Center in Oujé-Bougoumou, Quebec. 

This two-day gathering will feature a dynamic and engaging agenda, including corporate updates, financial statements, local arts committee reports, and presentations. Attendees will also have access to a series of interactive workshops on topics such as: 

• Starting an Arts and Crafts Business 

• Accessing Funding and Sponsorship Programs 

• Marketing Strategies 

• Copyright and Intellectual Property 

• Music Industry Resources 

A special presentation will highlight ongoing developments at the Wachiya Store, a key initiative supporting Cree artists. Between sessions, guests will enjoy artist demonstrations and live entertainment, while also featuring performances and a vibrant marketplace showcasing local and visiting vendors. This marketplace will celebrate the incredible talent of Cree artists and artisans, offering visitors the opportunity to experience and purchase unique, artist-made pieces. A full event itinerary will be shared prior to this prestigious event.  

“THE FUTURE IS EEYOU MADE.” 

This year theme reflects CNACA’s forward-looking vision, and the important strides made over the past year. The organization has focused on strengthening local arts committees, developing tools to expand membership, and supporting a wide range of community-led projects and initiatives. These efforts reflect our theme and the direction we are pursuing increasing support for existing members while encouraging more Cree artists and artisans to join us in expanding our presence both within Eeyou Istchee and beyond. By empowering today’s artists and artisans, we ensure that our traditions, stories, and artistic expressions continue to live on through the hands and hearts of the next generation. 

We are proud to present our members and their artistic practices at this year’s Annual Members Assembly (AMA), and we remain committed to supporting them in their creative journeys, while promoting artists through all platforms. 

On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of CNACA, we look forward to meeting you at the 19th Annual Members Assembly. It is with honor, respect, and gratitude, CNACA extends this invitation to all members and supporters. We look forward to connecting with the CNACA community and working together to forge new directions for the association in shaping the next chapter of Cree artistic and cultural expression. 

About Cree Native Arts & Crafts Association 

To diversify and grow a sustainable arts, crafts and cultural economy in Eeyou Istchee involving partnership among Cree Artists, Artisans and Cree communities that will preserve, promote and enhance the heritage of the Eeyou Nation while both encouraging contemporary means of expression and maintaining Cree Culture, Values, traditions and skills. 

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