With the simple goal of helping where they can while learning about the world, 15 Cree youth aged 14 to 18 and five chaperones traveled to Nicaragua for the trip of a lifetime in July through Free the Children’s “Me […]
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Highlights from the North American Indigenous Games
It’s been six long years since the flags for the North American Indigenous Games were flying in the wind. But when they were finally run up the flagpoles once again, Quebec’s Eastern Door and the North team rose to the […]
Youth AGA celebrates its 25th anniversary by planning the future
From cost-cutting measures to setting priorities for the Cree Nation Youth Council, this year’s AGA was a celebration of what youth can do, according to Youth Grand Chief Joshua Iserhoff. The 25th Annual General Assembly of the Cree Nation Youth […]
A large mural in Montreal commemorates Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women
Beneath the indigo twilight sky, a shawl-covered woman whose head is ringed with stars and circling hawks holds a candle in her hands, its warm light glowing up to her face. Above her, in huge letters, the words “JUSTICE for […]
Letter to the Editor: Current ten-year clause hurts Cree beneficiaries
Dear Editor of The Nation: We, as Cree beneficiaries and members of the Cree Nation of Chisasibi, are submitting a proposed resolution for a vote at the next Annual General Meeting of the Cree Nation Government. We are seeking your […]
Burgoo: A Canadian cookbook that is all about comfort
While the blueberries may still be ripening on the bushes and the kids are making sandcastles on the shores of Eeyou Istchee, cooler, damper weather is on its way and with it will also come the desire for heavy comfort […]
Mistissini’s Third Annual Fitness Challenge offered chance to turn exercise into cash
It’s one thing to make fitness in the communities of the Cree Nation a priority. It’s another thing to make it competitive, which is what Mistissini’s Sports and Recreation Department attempted to do with its third annual Mistissini Fitness Challenge […]
Preventing Cree Encephalitis and Leukoencephalopathy
While there are still many Crees who might not have ever heard of Cree Leukoencephalopathy (CLE) and Cree Encephalitis (CE), for the families whose lives have been touched by it, the scars may never heal. Both genetic disorders caused by […]
Val-d’Or Friendship Centre wins top honours
The Val-d’Or Native Friendship Centre received the 2014 National Award of Excellence earlier this month at the 43rd general annual assembly of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC). The award recognized the Val-d’Or centre’s outstanding performance in carrying out […]
Mysterious vote count delays mar Mistissini elections
Usually, results from band council elections are made available in the hours following the closing of poll stations. But Mistissini voters had to wait almost two days to find out who was leading or elected in the first round of […]