On March 13, the funeral of Victor Sam Weetaltuk, 22, the victim of a murder-suicide, was held in the twin Inuit and Cree communities of Kuujjaraapik and Whapmagoostui. The Nation extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims […]
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Dog clinic returns to James Bay
“It’s that time again…. the annual spring Dog Clinic is coming! The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) announces its return to the James Bay communities to provide vaccinations, deworming and spaying/neutering for dogs and puppies of all ages. IFAW […]
Red Cross seeks a First Nation to house a satellite office
On October 20, 2011, the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) announced receiving a donation from the Patterson Foundation in order to support its initiative to set up on-reserve satellite offices in First Nations in both northern and southern Ontario. Having found […]
Drug traffickers caught in Moose Cree and Attawapiskat
On February 16 and 17, members of the Combined Forces Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Moosonee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police charged two men under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The police charged Rene Allen Sutherland, […]
Two deaths in Whapmagoostui
Tears flowed February 22 in Whapmagoostui, the day of the Doris Sheshamush’s funeral. “The funeral was packed,” said neighbour Sonny Orr. “It’s sad because it’s been the fifth funeral this year.” Sheshamush was found by police frozen to death February […]
Attawapiskat receives modular homes from Ottawa
Attawapiskat will be receiving 22 modular homes funded by the federal government to aid those affected by urgent health and safety concerns, announced John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development on February 23. “The arrival of these modular […]
Amundsen icebreaker out of commission for the year
Icebreaker and research ship the Amundsen has been dry-docked for the rest of 2012 until crucial repairs are completed putting some experiments on hold. The decision to dry-dock the 33-year-old vessel was taken after a Transport Canada inspection found cracks […]
Romeo Saganash pulls out of NDP leadership race
Citing a lack of financial support and competing demands on his time, Romeo Saganash, the first Indigenous person to ever run for a party leadership position, pulled his candidacy from the NDP leadership race to replace deceased leader Jack Layton. […]
Crees celebrate Paix des Braves anniversary
In a lavish gala held at the ballroom of the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, past and present members of the Grand Council celebrated, alongside many Quebec political figures, the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Paix des Braves […]
Video contest for Quebec’s English-speaking youth
Are you an English-speaking Quebec high-school student between the ages of 13 and 18? If so, the Quebec Community Groups Network and CBC invites you to create a 2-3 minute video sharing what you feel represents your community, your roots, […]