BEC Exclusive Interview with Grand Chief Bosum
of the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee
Grand Chief Dr. Abel Bosum, of the Grand Council of the Crees/Cree
Nation Government has worked for the Cree Nation focusing on Eco-
nomic Development since 1978. From 1984-1998, he was Chief of the
Ouje-Bougoumou Cree Nation where, after his community’s many
forced relocations, he led his people in planning and constructing an
innovative new village. Ouje-Bougoumou received international rec-
ognition for its community development achievements.
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