It is an exciting time for capacity building and continuing education in the Cree Nation. The Cree School Board’s Sabtuan Adult Education Services (SAES) knows it has a significant role to play in the Cree Nation’s future. We are determined to offer the right programs and services to enable the success of each community.

This is the reason behind SAES’ major consultation– the Adult Learning Needs Assessment (ALNA). Through the ALNA, SAES is collecting experiences, opinions, and ideas directly from the communities to build local adult education and training strategies.

Delegates at the Cree Nation Government’s Summit on Building Capacity for Eeyou Istchee heard a message loud and clear: collaboration and education are key to our success as a Nation. From Grand Chief Abel Bosum's opening and closing mantra - "If there are no big dreams, there are no accomplishments," to the Cree School Board's call to collaborative action, to Youth Grand Chief Kaitlynn Hester's moving remarks - "We want you to move, to act - we want you to walk the talk" - the atmosphere at the Sheraton Centre in Montreal on October 23 and 24, 2019 was filled with hope, dedication, and collaboration.