Mistissini’s new concrete-on-wood bridge carried home a special prize from the Association of Consulting Engineers of Quebec (AICQ) awards gala in Montreal May 11. The project’s engineers received the Transportation Infrastructure award for the 160 metre-long, glue-laminated, wood-beam semi-continuous arched […]
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– Grand Council issues logging ultimatum
The Grand Council of the Crees of Quebec is demanding a halt to logging by Resolute Forest Products (RFP) in Cree territory. A formal notice was issued to the company, escalating a dispute over Cree rights and agreements concerning forestry […]
– Cheezo wins Eastmain election
The Eastmain runoff election on April 8 resulted in a change in leadership in the coastal community. Kenneth Cheezo received 189 votes (60%) of the 313 that were cast, while incumbent Chief Johnny Tomatuk garnered 121. In the first round […]
– Ottawa announces disaster funding
The Harper government announced federal assistance May 5 to help Quebec’s First Nations deal with forest fires and flooding in their territories. Ottawa said it is investing $288,500 to help prepare First Nations communities for natural disasters. However, none of […]
A heartfelt thank you
No words could ever express our appreciation for the love and support you have shown us after the passing of my husband, Charlie Gunner, the father to our children, Demera, Kobee, Cherysh and Delayna. We are deeply grateful for your […]
Chibougamau protest targets logging abuses
Residents of Mistissini and Nemaska residents gathered in Chibougamau recently to protest forestry abuses in their territories, taking advantage of a visit from Natural Resources Minister Laurent Lessard to register their disgust over clear cutting and other practices by forestry […]
Report says inadequate Kashechewan dike puts community at risk
For many Crees, the spring thaw is associated with warmer weather and the pleasures of goose break. For the residents of Kashechewan First Nation however, the change of season is a time of destructive flooding and a grim annual evacuation. […]
Cree hunters subject to a ‘high-risk take down’ outside of Ottawa
When Wayne Rabbitskin headed south from his home in Chibougamou, he figured that he was going to have some adventures on his trip to Las Vegas. He didn’t expect that the real adventure was going to take place on the […]
Goose Break games
Another plane takes off with another family heading for their spring goose break. The Twin Otter’s engines drone on and quickly fade away as the plane heads for the Northern Quebec interior. The town is quiet. At the local store, […]
The Tomahawk Chop
Suspended Senator Patrick Brazeau, affectionately known around the office as Uncle Tomahawk from his time as an aboriginal apologist for Stephen Harper’s attacks on First Nations, claims he is now “loaded for bear.” Despite facing a variety of criminal charges, […]