Chisasibi, which means “Great River”, is the northernmost Cree community in the province of Quebec accessible by road. There are also daily flights in and out of Chisasibi on Air Creebec, landing at the Robert Kanatewat Airport named for a former chief of the village. 

Situated near Kilometer 0 on the southern banks of La Grande Rivière close to where the river flows into James Bay, it is also the largest of the ten Cree communities that comprise Eeyou Istchee (a territory of over 5,200 square kilometers in north-central Quebec.) With a population of more than 5000, this eclectic, vibrant and growing community includes approximately 4800 Crees, 90 Inuits and 250 non-Natives of diverse origins.

Chisasibi is located in an area rich in history where archeological digs have found evidence of on-going indigenous habitation for over 5000 years. Although English is also widely spoken, as well as some French, the Cree mother tongue and traditions still flourish strongly here where the boreal forest merges with the taiga, and the waters of La Grande River and James Bay mingle with those of Hudson Bay. Visitors can discover more of its history by enjoying the fascinating and informative displays at the Chisasibi Heritage and Cultural Centre which is open to the public year round.