The Crees of Ouje-Bougoumou shared their stories, their pain, their wisdom and good humor in the course of developing their CCP, by working, with a clear sense of direction and resolve, the community came together to image their future. Driven by a passion for the land, beauty and meaning of this place, Ouje-Bougoumou is deeply aware of the need for change which needs to touch both present and future generations.

The Plan provides a bridge to get to that future. In the first Chapter of the Ouje-Bougoumou Cree Nation Comprehensive Community plan, OSO undertakes an Environmental Assessment, which includes flooding studies, infrastructure management, storm water management and climate change impact analysis. This assessment feeds into the action Chapter of the CCP, informing environmental policy development and providing a basis for sustainability consulting with relation to land, settlement, future development sites and establishes a growth strategy which uses land and infrastructure efficiently while ensuring minimal impact on natural and cultural assets.

The Plan was developed with the community, through workshops, large and small community meetings, multiple sessions with youth at the school, Chief and Council, staff and Elders. The Vision, strategies, projects and initiatives are all based on the aspirations, values, resources, potential and spirit of community members.