The divisions of the Cree have changed considerably over time, but they were listed in 1658 as:
- Kilistinons of the bay of Ataotiabouscatouek
- Kilistinons of the Nipisiriniens
In 1856 the 10 Cree bands were recorded by the following names (almost certainly those of the band chiefs or the names of their hunting areas):
Apistekaihe
Cokah
Kiaskusis
Mataitaikeok
Muskwoikakenut
Muskwoikauepawit
Peisiekan
Piskakauakis
Sheunaukau
Wikyuwamkamusenaikata
Eventually the Cree tribe were considered to have 5 divisions:
- Barren Ground Cree
- Albany Cree
- Moosoni
- Swampy Cree (Maskegon)
- Western Woods Cree
The Plains Cree, Naskapi and Montagnais are today considered to be separate but closely related tribes, despite the misinformation provided on Wikipedia (the most efficient source of incorrect and misleading information on the planet).