The Algonquins of Kitigan Zibi say Quebec’s investment in a foreign-owned gold mine project at Malarctic demonstrates the government’s complete disregard for their territorial rights to the region – to say nothing of the environmental costs of the controversial massive […]

Because they have not seen an increase to their core funding budgets since 1996, the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) took many of their members to Ottawa on November 17 to deliver their message straight to where it counts […]

We looked at our river, about a year after it had been completely dammed to allow for the huge reservoir behind it to fill up. The rocks on the side of the river were slick with green algae, common on […]

Recent events raise questions about the relationship between Quebec and the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee. An independent report mandated by the government condemned Quebec for its failure to honour its obligations to the Cree Nation in its 2001 legislation […]

Each year the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) pays tribute to an extraordinary group of animal advocates for their outstanding efforts to protect animals and their habitats. IFAW’s Animal Action Week program involves more than two million young people […]

According to Air Creebec communications officer Jonathan Saganash, since the recent passing of their late president, Albert Diamond, the company has been flooded with calls concerning who will be the new Air Creebec president. “Right now we do not even […]

Alfred Jolly has hunted and trapped in his territory at Lake Evans most his life; his family bagged five moose there last fall. Now, however, the former vice-president of Mishtuk Corporation is worried that younger Cree are losing out on […]

I was born and raised in a small, remote First Nation community and I can tell you it was all about survival of the fittest. In general there are many reasons why life can be hard on a person when […]

Tyler Moar is our special client at the Nemaska Social Services. Since February, we have started development and growth programs for him as an autistic special needs client. During the summer, community homecare worker Marlene Jolly planned a special trip […]

After forming officially in 1996, the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) has finally reached its ownership goal as of Nov. 1, 2009, by completing its share conversion with Toronto Dominion. Having reached an 80% share interest, the Aboriginal shareholders […]