Archive for September, 2012

Uranium surfaces as election issue

Days before the September 4 provincial election, the left-wing Québec Solidaire party denounced billions in public subsidies under the Plan Nord for uranium mining, and suggested all Quebecers should be inspired by the solid Cree opposition to uranium mines in […]

Creatures of habitat

I am accustomed to living in towns and cities surrounded by people. However, when I am out on the land for long periods of time everything changes. There is no longer access to all those luxuries that we take for […]

Comanche Boy

On the heels of the knockout victory that earned him the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Continental America’s middleweight title belt, George “Comanche Boy” Tahdooahnippah has taken the next step as a pro boxer by signing an exclusive promotional contract with […]

Headbangers’ paradise

I see lots of bands and shows throughout the year, but Heavy MTL, Montreal’s annual heavy-metal music festival, was worth the price, time and the rain that poured down this year. Oh, it was wet, humid, sticky and muddy, but […]

Buyer (be) aware

Should I get “it” insured? Do I need an extended warranty? What’s the best way to finance “it”? What do I do if “it” breaks down or stops working when I’m 900 km from the nearest repair shop. A person […]

Moratorium questioned

Some of the biggest news to come out of this year’s Annual General Assembly in Waskaganish was that the Crees of Eeyou Istchee have declared a permanent moratorium on uranium exploration, uranium mining and uranium waste emplacement throughout Cree territory. […]

Fighting fetal alcohol syndrome

The Crees have entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Grand Council of the Crees and SAF (Syndrome d’Alcoolisation Fœtal) France geared at sharing information and practices when it comes to preventing the brutal and life-lasting effects of […]

Driven by a dream

It was a long and winding road through academia for Darren MacLeod before he finally received the distinguished accreditation of Certified Management Accountant from CMA Ontario. Only one other Cree from Eeyou Istchee has ever achieved this level of success […]

Brightening the future

September is inevitability – the summer comes to a close and students head back to school. This routine defines a child’s life until he or she finishes their studies; the routine that comes after isn’t so clear. So, soon after […]

Moving in a new direction

It’s no surprise that the atmosphere is upbeat in the offices of Minority Media. On August 14, the Montreal-based video-game company released Papo & Yo, the first game it has developed – and the response has been very positive. Set […]