Eastmain

Like the other coastal villages on Hudson and James Bay, Eastmain was settled around a Hudson's Bay Company trading post, which was originally called East Main House. Some Cree settled there for ease in trading. ==Geography==

Climate Eastmain has a subarctic climate (Dfc), typical of communities along the eastern shore of the James Bay. Summers are mild and rainy, with mild days and cool nights. Winters are cold with extremely heavy annual snowfall, averaging . ==Demographics==

As of May 2022, the nation counted 943 members, of which 830 persons lived in the Community. there were 223 private dwellings that are occupied by usual residents, out of a total of 280. The mother tongue of the residents is: • English as first language: 11.4% • French as first language: 1.1% • Cree as first language: 82.6% • Other indigenous languages: 0.6% Population trend: • Population in 1981: 328 • Population in 1986: 356 • Population in 1991: 444 • Population in 1996: 527 • Population in 2001: 614 • Population in 2006: 650 • Population in 2011: 767 • Population in 2016: 866 (2011 to 2016 population change: 12.9%) • Population in 2021: 924 (2016 to 2021 population change: 6.7%) ==Economy==

With a population nearing 1000, the main economic activities of the community are its services sectors. This would include a restaurant within a hotel, private businesses, and a construction company with a gas station and garage. Eastmain is also the headquarters for the Cree Regional Trappers Association, whose role is to support all local Cree Trappers by maintaining the practices of their traditional activities. Other services include its emergency service departments, local radio station, post office, local schools, government service sectors, sports and recreation complex, local development corporation, and local medical services, including a clinic. ==Education==

The Cree School Board operates the Wabannutao Eeyou School (). ==See also==