The history of Canada’s residential-school system is so tragic that its repercussions can hover over the families of its survivors like an immense shadow, perceived but never discussed. Such was the case for Corey Payette, who decided to honour his […]
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Website launched to preserve Indian residential-school survivors’ testimonies
The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat is calling for survivors who made claims during the Independent Assessment Process to decide what to do with their records and testimonies before they are destroyed. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in October […]
Mikw Chiyam students from Mistissini participate and perform at WE Day Montreal
Known for celebrity-endorsed fundraising and enthusiastic motivational speakers, the WE children’s charity shifted gears this year at the live WE Day event in Montreal. Taking place February 11 and 12 at Théâtre St-Denis, WE Day Montreal still brought high-energy musical […]
Canada’s Indigenous language legislation promises much but lacks resources
The federal government’s legislation to support the preservation and promotion of Indigenous languages met with a mixed reception after its introduction in early February, with some groups feeling left out of the development process and others waiting to see if […]
Cree Nation Youth Council organizes first health conference
Delegates from the Cree Nation Youth Council and health professionals across the Cree Nation gathered in Nemaska February 12-14 for the Cree Nation Youth Council’s inaugural health conference. The Cree Health Board, Eeyou Eenou Police Force and the Cree Nation […]
Research project presents initial results on decline of staple food for geese
Since the completion of the second phase of the La Grande Complex in the 1990s, eelgrass, a perennial flowering underwater plant and staple food for migrating geese, has been on the decline in coastal Eeyou Istchee. “I feel sorry for […]
Overnight fire destroys Nemiscau camp cafeteria
The cafeteria at the Nemiscau work camp, 18 kilometres from the Cree community of Nemaska, burned down on the night of January 30. No injuries were reported, but damages are estimated at over $1 million. In addition to the cafeteria, […]
New Canada Food Guide confirms Cree Public Health nutrition advice
The updated Canada Food Guide was released in January and at first glance it may appear that following the new plant-heavy guidelines could be a challenge for residents of the north. Not, however, according to Chantal Vinet-Lanouette, a nutritionist at […]
Makivik Corporation celebrates its 40th anniversary
An anniversary gala was held last November in Kuujjuaq celebrated the 40th anniversary of the creation of Nunavik’s Makivik Corporation. Incorporated on June 28, 1978, to administer the funds from the 1975 James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA), Makivik’s […]
Nemaska Lithium mining project presents a dilemma for community
A change to the service agreement between the Cree First Nation of Nemaska and the mining company, Nemaska Lithium, has presented a dilemma over human resource development to service the Whabouchi lithium mine. Initially, the agreement with Nemaska Lithium would […]