There are few better places to find the latest in outdoorsman tech than the Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show, which this year took place at Montreal’s Place Bonaventure February 20-23. From scopes to crossbows, high-tech feet warmers to fancy goose […]
Archive for March, 2014
Journeys of hope and determination
I am always impressed by the Cree of James Bay who make huge sacrifices on behalf of their community and their nation. Adults and teenagers from both sides of the James Bay have made epic journeys from remote northern communities […]
The long road to Ottawa
Congratulations to the Omushkegowuk Walkers for making their trek to Ottawa all the way from Attawapiskat. These walkers represent our ability to exercise our democratic right to protest peacefully. That is a big deal these days when governments in our […]
Govern this
Govern your life accordingly, something a judge uttered at a small crime court to the guilty one. And sometimes, the guilty pay their dues accordingly and learn a lesson from the experience. They contribute back to society and all goes […]
Entering the Mind’s Eye: Eeyou Istchee’s first play hits the road
While most Crees grew up listening to their Elders tell them legends and tales of the old days, a new theatre play features an original exploration of Cree folklore. Mind’s Eye is written and directed by Cree artists. According to […]
Raffle wrapped up in red tape: Chisasibi’s sport fundraising rules complicate racer’s skidoo raffle
To Chisasibi snowmobile racer Clayton House, the plan seemed simple. He wanted to ride for the Chisasibi Racing Team in the Chisasibi Snowmobile Challenge, originally scheduled to take place February 21-23 (now postponed to March 14-16). But he needed a […]
Virginia Wabano reflects on International Women’s Day
March 8 is the day the United Nations designated to celebrate women’s accomplishments; it is also an opportunity to highlight change needed to help women take another step forward on the long march to equality. The UN theme for this […]
Facebook appeal rescues lost kids from blizzard
What seemed like a normal weekend outing to their trap lines quickly turned into a nightmare for five children from the Shecapio family February 21 when they got lost in a blizzard 25 kilometres north of Mistissini. Although it easily […]
First Nations hockey stars make their mark in Sochi
The biggest story of the Olympic hockey tournament was the dominating play of Team Canada. Much to the surprise of many fans and hockey pundits, Canada won gold not by outgunning opponents but through adhering to a defence-first system engineered […]