Established in 1986, Eeyou Companee (also known as James Bay Eeyou Corporation in English) was established under the La Grande (1986) Agreement between the Cree Nation, Hydro-Quebec, and others. From its head office in Chisasibi, Eeyou Companee manages certain compensation funds relating to the Agreement and oversees projects for the benefit of the Cree. Its mandate includes promoting the traditional Cree way of life, improving economic and social conditions, providing training and employment opportunities for the Cree, and facilitating cooperation between the Cree Nation and Hydro-Quebec.

Eeyou Companee is administered by a Board of Directors composed of representatives of the nine Cree communities, the Cree Nation Government, and Hydro-Quebec. It is a proud partner in this initiative to provide improved communication services in Eeyou Istchee and the James Bay region.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Mistissini, Eeyou Communications (ECN) is a not-for-profit telecommunications corporation that provides broadband carrier services for the Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee and municipalities of the James Bay region. ECN was created to address the digital divide and digital literacy issues affecting the region and its population, thus supporting the development of services and regional businesses and promoting local jobs, culture, knowledge and skills in the communities.

By 2018, ECN had completed the installation of a 3000 km territory-wide fibre optic network, providing high speed connectivity to various organizations in health, education, public safety and security, as well as fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet, home phone and TV services to residences and small enterprises.

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