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The name Cree, comes from "Kristineaux", or "Kri" for short; a name given to Native Americans from the James Bay area by French fur traders.

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Oujé-Bougoumou Cree Nation Based in Quebec. History and culture, environment, economy, tourism packages. Color catalog; phone and email orders. Exhibit archives from Expo 2000 in Hanover, Germany. Links. www.ouje.ca/expo2000/index.html

Cree Nation of Wemindji One of nine Cree communities located in remote northern Quebec along the east coast of James Bay. www.wemindji-nation.qc.ca

Friends of the Lubicon Toronto-based volunteer non-profit assisting the Lubicon Lake Indian Nation in their land rights struggle. Link to negotiations chronology since 1939. www.tao.ca/~fol

Little Red River Cree Nation Community websites and a map of local lands. lrrcn.ab.ca

Lubicon Activism Archives Record of human rights efforts by the Lubicon Lake Indian Nation of northern Alberta, Canada since 1983. Full text letters and articles. www.nisto.com/cree/lubicon

Woodland Cree First Nation Based in Cadotte Lake, Alberta, Canada. Portal to administrative departments and auxiliary services. Contact information, news and photos. Links. www.woodlandcree.com/index.htm

Lucky Man Cree Nation Official site of the Lucky Man Cree Nation. Includes information on the chief and council, current initiatives, band history, land claims, and related links. www.luckyman.ca

Cree Nation Magazine Magazine published by the James Bay Cree for the benefit of First Nations readers. www.beesum-communications.com

Games of the Plains Cree Play the traditional games of Canada's Cree. collections.ic.gc.ca/games

Cree Nation of Mistissini Discover the history and culture of these people as well as tourism packages. nation.mistissini.qc.ca

Lark's Chapleau Cree Pages A Canadian Aboriginal First Nation Information site of the Chapleau Cree in Northern Ontario. Items features culture, history, stories, poetry, self governance issues. www.geocities.com/chapleaucree

York Factory First Nation #304 A profile of the Cree community of York Landing, Manitoba. History, local businesses and organizations, photo album, and community event calendar. members.tripod.com/york_factory_fn_304/YorkFactoryFN.html

York Factory First Nation Information on history, community and services of this Manitoba Cree band. York_Factory_FN_304.tripod.com/YorkFactoryFN.html

Tataskweyak Cree Nation History, tribal information, and position regarding Manitoba Hydro development in the resource area. tataskweyak.mb.ca

Moose Cree First Nation Programs, services, and information about the community of Moose Factory. www.moosecree.com

Cree Indian Tánisi History and language of the Cree. Books, links, and forum. www.creeindian.com

Cree Language and the Cree Indian Culture Language, culture, history, and genealogy. www.native-languages.org/cree.htm

Cree Nation Overview of the various Cree nations, with a tribal map and information about each. users.rttinc.com/~asiniwachi/hpc.html

Arctic and Subarctic Tribes: Cree Basic information about the tribe's traditional gender, sex, and societal roles. www.bigeye.com/sexeducation/cree.html

Cumberland House Cree Nation Features businesses, schools, events, and links. www.sicc.sk.ca/bands/bcumbe.html

Cree Article on the tribe's history and culture from the Encyclopedia of North American Indians. college.hmco.com/../readerscomp/naind/html/na_009000_cree.htm

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Based in Saskatchewan, Canada. History of members and chiefs, land treaties, sports, and education. Storybook and culture camp offered. Links. collections.ic.gc.ca/muskeg

Kapawe'no First Nation Information about the people of Kapawe'no in northern Alberta. www.lslregionalpolice.com/kapaweno.htm

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Centred at Nelson House, this nation (also known as Where Three Rivers Meet) is located in northern Manitoba and is governed by an elected chief and six councillors. Includes information on economic development as well as events, links, news and events. www.ncncree.com