About 86 kilometres outside of Inukjuak, John Clarence Kawapit hit the distress signal. He wasn’t in immediate danger, but he was close. His team of three people, walking as John’s Healing Journey from Whapmagoostui to Salluit, was running out of […]
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Correcting the lines of history: Cree land claim lands in Ontario Superior Court
Rarely do straight lines define natural borders. But when the provinces of Quebec and Ontario were created in the 19th century, it was a simple decision to just slice through northern lands that held no meaning for the white politicians […]
Sledding against the clock: Last minute Mistissini rally still draws good crowd
With 49 racers in five categories, $15,000 in cash prizes and over 400 people in attendance, Mistissini’s Snowmobile Challenge 2016 was a great success. According to organizer Blazo Voyageur, however, organizing the event took place at the last minute as […]
Youth lead the way: Native Montreal launches anti-discrimination campaign
The sound of drums beating kicked off Native Montreal’s Aboriginal Youth Against Discrimination Campaign at Place des Arts on March 22. Native Montreal provides services to the diversified urban Aboriginal community of Montreal. Their campaign aims to eliminate racial discrimination […]
Gabriel Commanda walk kicks off anti-discrimination week in Val d’Or
This year’s Gabriel Commanda Walk took on added significance as the city of Val-d’Or and the Indigenous community continue to work on improving relations following last fall’s crisis of confidence in provincial police. An estimated 1000 people gathered March 21 […]
Hope for the Homeless – Willie’s Place celebrates official grand opening
Willie Hester’s story shows that even a homeless man with addiction problems can make a positive impact on the people around him. Speaking at an emotional re-opening ceremony for the drop-in day centre named for his late father on March […]
Leaving it all on the ice – The Nation speaks with Adam Cheezo in the dressing room
The current great hockey hope from Eeyou Istchee, 17-year-old Adam Cheezo of Eastmain, recently rejoined the Val-d’Or Foreurs after suffering a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury midway through his rookie season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The […]
Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show lays out new gear
The annual Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show is a must-see for anyone interested in the outdoors. Not only do you get to see and compare the latest products, exclusive in-show specials can save you a few dollars. I still wear […]
The art of academic success: Mikw Chiyâm high-school arts residencies off to a good start in Mistissini
The Cree School Board launched an arts residency program for high school students at Mistissini’s Voyageur Memorial School in September. Dubbed the Mikw Chiyâm project, the program is a collaboration between N’we Jinan Records founder David Hodges and CSB director […]
A gathering of leaders in Montreal
Billed by the Aboriginal Finance Officers Association (AFOA) as the first time five former national chiefs appeared on the same stage, a much-touted panel served as a capstone for this year’s national conference held in Montreal. From February 16-18, the […]