Cree Cultural Interpretive Centre

I must visit when in Moose Factory.An easy trip from Moosenee.

The person manning the Centre did not know her own Cree history. She couldn't answer questions my wife asked to understand the distinctive characteristics of the Cree people or their relationship to other aboriginal peoples or tribes. She only seemed to know the political relationship between the Cree and Whites/European descent.The displays were good, especially the furs.

We took our BPSA Scout group here for cultural and nature experiences. We spent three days sleeping in both the teepee and long house. We assisted in the preparations of a roasted wild goose dinner prepared over open fire. We explored the island by foot and visited many of the island stores, landmarks and took a tour up the river to the mouth of the James Bay. If you go visit, be sure to say hello to Kim, Anne and Emmitt. Well worth the experience, don't rush!

Very nice centre. Well worth the visit.

There were three of us (Charles, Imogen & me) and we were welcomed most warmly by Kim and Anne. The centre is very informative and we felt comfortable asking questions about the Cree way of life. The next day Mike took us out on a Kraken boat down river: Canada, snow & blue geese; bald & golden eagles (Wow!). We stopped to gather Sweetgrass which I then braided the following morning in the CCIC, in the company of Kim, Mike & Anne although I’d also met Vince & Emmet earlier. Such friendly hosts! I happened to mention that we’d walked over to the Hudson Bay Company Staff House but had found it closed. In no time, we were taken there, let in and allowed to browse the collection without any rush. What an experience! I cannot recommend the CCIC enough … a must visit. Many many thanks to the staff who provided us with an unforgettable experience,

Kim was very accommodating, we rented a canoe to travel around the moose factory area for a few days and she had great advice. Also the interpretive centre had some interesting things to see and items to purchase

I highly recommend the CCIC if you are visiting Moosonee / Moose Factory for a day or two via the Ontario Northland Polar Bear Express train. A taxi from the train station will cost you $15 in the winter when the ice road is open, or $20 for water taxi in summer.Kim and her team are very kind. Great photos about life as it was in these places in the late 1800s/early 1900s. Interpretive displays about Cree living, hunting, language, clothing. Postcards for sale (if available), as well as traditional clothing, moccasins, etc.They also have a team of guides that can arrange to meet you at the river docks when your train comes in and take you by boat to where the Moose River opens up into James Bay/Hudson's Bay. Also offer SkiDoo experiences in winter. Give them a call to arrange beforehand.Note that in spring ice breakup/fall ice freeze, the only way to reach here and Moose Factory in general is a $45 helicopter flight out of the Moosonee Airport.

I had a good experience with Kim Cheechoo who is the Tourism coordinator for the Moose Cree First Nation. For C$35, she picked me up from the Water Taxi docks and took me on a brief car tour of Moose Factory, including the Hudson Bay House, one of the oldest structures from the fur trade era. If you're coming from a large city, don't expect something on the order of the Smithsonian or Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum. The centre is just basically one giant room with some displays. Ask Kim and others questions about the history and practices of the Cree, what they eat, and about Moose Cree and Canadian syllabics. There is a Moose Cree to English dictionary for you to look at and study. She has her family tree there as well. There are some interesting pictures and examples of furs and hides. But don't expect some neat automated displays or movies that are in hugely funded museums down south. I would still recommend this place but come in with the right expectations. They don't have a huge amount of funding to create a huge sensory display. But pay the $35 and give them due respect.

If you find yourself in moose factory with nothing to Do, call these folks they are incredibly accommodating. They were kind enough to take me on a tour of the entire island including the cultural centre. She shared all kinds of personal experiences as a indigenous woman. She shared stories of their culture and what its like to live in Moose Factory. I was very appreciative of the time taken on a day off for a very fair price.

I took a group of youth to the Cree Cultural Centre and was so impressed by the program we experienced there, as well as honoured to be able to experience it! It was definitely a highlight of our entire Missinaibi trip. We were cooked an amazing meal of local game (moose and goose!), delicious bread dumplings and bannock. Unlike any meal I've had! We were taught beading and bracelet making from the staff who were so kind and welcoming to us, letting us camp on their property as well. A special shout out to Kim, Anne, Emmet and Michael who made our time there so special. I can't wait to visit again!!