Willie Hester’s story shows that even a homeless man with addiction problems can make a positive impact on the people around him. Speaking at an emotional re-opening ceremony for the drop-in day centre named for his late father on March […]
Archive for March, 2016
Leaving it all on the ice – The Nation speaks with Adam Cheezo in the dressing room
The current great hockey hope from Eeyou Istchee, 17-year-old Adam Cheezo of Eastmain, recently rejoined the Val-d’Or Foreurs after suffering a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury midway through his rookie season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The […]
Opponents of controversial Inuit film confront screening organizer in Montreal
The weather was thawing, so it seemed like a good night for a dialogue. But film director Dominic Gagnon never arrived as expected to a scheduled public discussion of his controversial documentary of the North. Earlier on March 9, Montreal […]
Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show lays out new gear
The annual Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show is a must-see for anyone interested in the outdoors. Not only do you get to see and compare the latest products, exclusive in-show specials can save you a few dollars. I still wear […]
The art of academic success: Mikw Chiyâm high-school arts residencies off to a good start in Mistissini
The Cree School Board launched an arts residency program for high school students at Mistissini’s Voyageur Memorial School in September. Dubbed the Mikw Chiyâm project, the program is a collaboration between N’we Jinan Records founder David Hodges and CSB director […]
A gathering of leaders in Montreal
Billed by the Aboriginal Finance Officers Association (AFOA) as the first time five former national chiefs appeared on the same stage, a much-touted panel served as a capstone for this year’s national conference held in Montreal. From February 16-18, the […]
Getting good water quality
My favourite drink is water (nipi in Cree). Just plain old water is my choice for quenching my thirst. Water is life giving and without it we would not survive long. As a matter of fact although a person can […]
A funny thing happened on the way to the future…
Recently, the local news heralded the reopening of Chez Willie in Val-d’Or, which is now located a little ways from downtown. This is good: the poor homeless have a daytime sanctuary from the harsh realities on the streets of an […]
‘I think heroic deeds were all conceived in the open air’
Editor’s Note: In the spirit of Walt Whitman, the following editorial should be taken as a guideline on the use of executive sessions by our band councils, Cree Nation Government, Cree-owned businesses, Cree government commissions, boards or entities – as […]
Meenwach’heewouwan Maskinnou walkers on the road to healing
The Meenwach’heewouwan Maskinnou walkers are on the healing path – the healing path that represents the name of their group and the reason they are snowshoeing from Moose Factory to Chisasibi. Inspired by Christine Chewanish, the group of walkers includes […]