Waskaganish youth leader shares Cree perspective on Ottawa conference Elliot on the far right with the Nishiyuu before departing from Waskaganish On the afternoon of March 25 while the Nishiyuu walkers were arriving on Victoria Island in Ottawa another emerging […]
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She shoots, she scores
Jenna Ottereyes of Waswanipi is rising fast in the world of youth soccer Four years ago, when Jenna Ottereyes moved to Val-d’Or with her family, she was hoping she could play hockey like she had back home in Waswanipi. Because […]
Nishiyuu’s epic journey: Kitigan Zibi
photo by Ernest Webb VIEW IMAGE GALLERY I joined the Journey of Nishiyuu in Kitigan Zibi, the Algonquin community near to Maniwaki, Quebec, on March 21. I made my way to the community centre, where most of the walkers […]
Budding scientists
Science fair attracts talented young Aboriginals Johnny Yuliusie and Judith Naluiyuk from Salluit made traditionnal inuit soap photo by: Isabelle Dubois What can I do to avoid bacterial growth in my poutine? What do smokers’ lungs look like? How can […]
A Grand Elder’s sacrifice
Raymond Robinson holds a hunger strike for nation-to-nation talks Manitoba Cree Grand Elder Raymond Robinson ended a five-day hunger strike April 9, but not before visiting Concordia University to explain the message behind his fast. He introduced himself […]
Fun at the food show
The Manger Santé et Vivre Vert expo serves up a bevy of new eats VIEW IMAGE GALLERY It was all about quality, purity and going organic at this year’s Manger Santé et Vivre Vert March 15-17, when the Nation […]
Facing the past
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing in Chisasibi airs a painful chapter of Cree history In the lead-up to its four-day Quebec National Event in Montreal at the end of April, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) held the […]
Waiters & Walkers
The Nation’s first-hand report of the historic arrival of the Nishiyuu Walkers photo by Ernest Webb The Nation spoke to a few of the thousnads of people waiting for the Nishiyuu walkers about why they had come out, […]
Nishiyuu’s epic journey
Hundreds of determined youth walkers make history and spread a message photo by Ernest Webb As an eagle soared overhead, the Nishiyuu walkers took their final steps to Parliament Hill on March 25. Emotions finally caught up to the […]
Opening up
Men articulate their inner feelings at Wemindji wellness conference “The old adage that ‘men don’t cry’ no longer applies,” said Rev. Rod BrantFrancis of Wemindji’s Anglican Church. “In fact, it takes a strong man to be able to show […]