The Cree

The Cree, also known as **nehiyawi** in their language, are a Native American tribe founded at Lake Winnipeg in **569 AD**. They were founded after gaining independance from the Mississippi Empire. (feels like this was not in cree territory)

## The Cree

### Motto

"RIsing sun over the Cree" ( ᐅᐦᐱᐸᔨᐃᐧᐣ ᑮᓯᑳᐃᐧ ᐲᓯᒼ ᐆᑌ ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐃᐧ )

## Cree History

This will cover the broad aspect of the Cree history, from the founding and current achievements.

***Origins***

Before being reunited, the Cree people assumed the position of organized Hunter and Gatheres. They roamed the region of Manitoba, sometimes travelling to Hudson Bay. Once they were United and gathered once more by a previous Chief, they settled on Lake Winnipeg and founded the settlement of Khanhanda. The Cree expanded across Manitoba, founding towns and taking a new position as an Agricultural tribe.

Under the next few Chiefs, they have grown more and more to industrialization. They have researched and designed over these decades, coming up with medicine, weapons, and tools. *This led them get a head start on civilizing once independant.*

     After being absorbed by the Mississippi Empire, the Cree felt themselves disconnected and improperly represented. Chief Wapunkitchi established the settlement of Winnipeg in 568 AD, which will soon become the Crew's Capital.

     The Chief rallied up the Tribes Elders and senior members and called for a debate on whether to peacefully secede or revolt from Mississippi. The members, who would soon make up the Elder Council, decided they would offer peace first. Wapunkitchi founded a small Militia and prepared the tribe for a possible revolt or a new empire.

***Independence***

The Cree were never an organized nation, and this remained for decades. For a few years, they were under control of the Mississippi Empire. In 569 AD, Chief Wapunkitchi gathered a small posse of tribal members and traveled south straight towards the Aztecian Capital, **Tenochitian.** There, Chief Wapunkitchi demanded independence - peacefully. He wished to negotiate a diplomatic solution before resorting to a revolution.

Wapunkitchi was granted his wish, and was granted the areas around Winnipeg lake. However, relations with the Aztecs weren't very positive.

***Saskatchewan Expedition***

When Chief Wapunkitchi travelled to the Aztecian capital, he and his posse visitied many great cities of the Mississipi Empire. Not only did he acknowledge the vast length and differences that one nation can control, he realized the greatness of industry and civilization. Ever since he returned to Winnipeg after freeing the Cree, it was his mission to set the Cree up to make an empire similar to this. In this vision, it required materials. Land, minerals, people, and everything that was in the unexplored.

After the Cree developed for a few years, and revamped the military (see below), Chief Wapunkitchi was prepared to expand into the Canadian frontier. His goals were to annex all of the land south of the Saskatchewan and Nelson river, and west of the Mississippi Empire's ontario. He gave the order for the military to expand, and they immediatly began supplying. They started with the Loon Straits. *As of right now, the Cree are currently expanding into the new land.*

During the expedition, they annexed two other Cree tribes under the goal of 'Cree unification'. One was located on Hudson Bay, the other (Plains Cree), was on Cedar Lake and the Sasketchwan River.

## Government

The Cree are a tribal nation. Therefor, the government is loose and based and superiority. There will be a Chief and a Sub-Chief. Chief Wapunkitchi installed the original Elder Council system, which is as follows:

The Elder positions;

Elder of War - Manages military equipment and production, and the whole war effort.

Elder of State - Manages development, interior relations, etc.

Elder of Treasury - Manages the economy and spending.

Elder of Foreign Affairs - Works on Foreign Affairs with other tribes and civilized nations.

Elder of Education - Manages the Cree education system.

## Development

This will go over developing inside the Cree's borders, like construction and research. It will start with Tribal, then advance as the Cree civilize.

***Tribal Period (569 AD -)***

**Settlement of Winnipeg - 569 AD**

The newly founded capital of Winnipeg was settled by masses of Cree. The government moved all operations here. The capital expanded by rougly 2x of it's original size, and truley showcasing what a unified Cree nation can accomplish, even in the littlest of projects. This fact was used by the Cree as sorts of propaganda.

**Organization of Agiculture - 570 AD**

To manage the amount, quality, and produce of food, the Cree 'government' installed new laws that will be followed by the farming tribesmen of the Cree. Crops must be checked in with the government and those working under the Elder of State before selling to the population. They must be grown in proper environments.

**Infastructure Development - 572 AD**

The infastructure that existed in Cree before 572 was limited, and only existing in towns and cities. For years, the Cree have remained from damaging the land (by cutting trees down for example) and installing major roads. However, Chief Wapunkitchi and the Elder of State realized it was neccessary. Without infrastructure, travel iwas an issue. Communication, trade, and all sorts of organization was very limited. The Cree started employing civillians to chop down trees, store the logs, and making paths through the snow and dirt. *Since the Cree are still tribal at this point, they did not make paved and/or massive roads.*

**Installing a Common Currency - 572 AD**

A proposal presented by the Elder of Treasury was presented to the Chief. For a sustainable society, the Cree needs a common currency for all of it's citizens. The EoT has made a resource-based system of money, using leather gained from animals.

**Wooden Construction - 573 AD**

The Elder of State presented a new design for housing. Previously, the Cree would live in tents and tipis. Now, tribal members were cutting trees, making them into logs, and building wooden houses. These houses have cultural Cree designs to them.

In 574 AD, Elder Wapunkitchi ordred a mandated conversion to wooden buildings.

**Military Renovation - 573 AD**

The Cree, since it's independence, have used soldiers similar to a militia to guard the Mississippi-Cree border and enforce the law.

The military units that were enforcing the little 'laws' the Cree have installed inside towns and recently, the roads from and to. They are now split from the new Cree military, forming a de facto police/national guard.

     The organizational structure of the military has been renovated by the Elder of War. The military will act differently than a job now, being a new and struggling responsibility. The chain of command, training, recruitment, tactics, and all have been renovated to support the Cree's future endeavors.

**Planned Education - 583 AD**

A new innovation for the Cree, there is now a planned curriculum for schools. Staff are being hired for their experience in subjects.

     The education system goes up to 7 years, where children will learn the basics of tribal life and more civilized aspects.

     School buildings will be one room (like the old schools irl, specifically American), but with a large field outside where children will spend a majority of their school time.

Schooltime will be on 3 days of the week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, during the day where the adults in the tribe will be working. Children do not attend school for full weeks, so they can work for the tribe.

## Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs of the Cree are very limited, as they are a tribal nation.

***Anti-Colonialist Aggression - 574 AD***

    The ***Mississippi Empire crumbled due to interior revolts and revolutions in 574 AD. T***he Mississippi were the guardians of America, fending off colonists and developing a Native-controlled America. Even though enemies, Wapunkitchi had a soft spot for the Mississippi empire shortly after Cree independence.

     When the Cree were absorbed into the Mississippi Empire, they taught and brought their beliefs of anti-colonialism and American supremacy. This has stuck with the Elder council, and the Cree people.

     The Cree will adopt this as a foreign policy to the most it can. Even though not yet civilized, the Cree will try to keep Europeans or any foreign power from the Americas, at least Canada. After the expedition is finished, the Cree will attempt to rapidly civilize. Colonization is inevitable. Powers in Europe and Africa are fighting for power, and a colony of theirs on our soil will satisfy their hunger for power and resources.

      While there is a bastion of the Mississippi Empire directly south of the Cree border, it is not remotely compared to what it was once was. It has lost a coast, and many resources. However, the Cree will now work to gain friendlier relations with the remnants of the Mississippi Empire.

## Leaders

***Chieftains:***

*Wapunkitchi Alsoomoose* (569 AD - Present)

[Wapunkitchi Administration]

Wapunkitchi grew up with his family (A brother, two sisters, and parents) in the unorganized town of Khanhanda. He is the second-oldest child, with his sister being 3 years older than him.

***Sub-Chieftains:***

*Abooksigun Alsoomoose* (569 AD -Present)

[Wapunkitchi Administration]

Aboooksigun is Wapunkitchi's younger brother.