Fish and fish habitat are shared resources that provide social, cultural, economic, ecological, and spiritual benefits to Canadians, particularly for Indigenous Peoples. In Eeyou Istchee (Cree territory), healthy aquatic ecosystems are integral parts of Cree cultural wellbeing. Several fish and fish habitat compensation projects have occurred in this region to compensate development. However, there has been no comprehensive assessment of their relevance and effectiveness according to Cree traditional ecological knowledge (TEK).