Grand Chief celebrates new governance agreement for James Bay Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come did not hold back in his description of Bill 42. Speaking in Quebec City on May 29, he described the bill as “legislation of fundamental importance” […]

Business conference in Amos is full of creative ideas In today’s fast-paced business environment, remaining stagnant is a surefire way to be left behind. Thanks to the increasing use of the Internet and its available multi-platform tools, creativity and innovation […]

Wemindji wellness worker Mickey De Carlo discusses her journey of restoration Many First Nations men signed up for World War II because they knew what it was like to have their land taken away. When my dad was a young […]

A guide to some of this summer’s hottest Powwows JUNE  Running June 1-2 is the Pictou Landing Annual Powwow in New Glasgow, NS. For more info: 902-752-1918 or 902-754-3726 June 8-9 brings Peace River’s 18th Annual Aboriginal Gathering and 10th Annual Powwow on the […]

Tailings pond dyke breached at Casa Berardi Mine The breach of an internal tailings dyke at Aurizon’s Casa Berardi Mine 95 km north of La Sarre May 1 spilled up to 150,000 cubic metres of contaminated water into the James […]

Supporting survivors and telling truths Crees were well represented at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) National Event in Montreal. They weren’t just on the stand, speaking to the Commission, or in the Survivors’ Sharing Circle. They were also there […]

The 2011 census documents a sharp increase in Canada’s Aboriginal population New Statistics Canada data published May 8 reveals substantial population growth among the country’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis, making Aboriginals the fastest-growing and youngest ethnic category in Canada. […]

Native women fight to include the history of residential schools in Quebec’s secondary-school curriculum As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s National Event wound down in Montreal last month, thousands of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal participants returned to regular life with a […]

The Nation’s annual provincial guide to a plethora of summer fun While some Cree communities may still be experiencing the occasional snow shower or are watching the first signs of spring as the geese return north to be plucked by […]

A unique Montreal exhibit threads the relationship of clothing to Aboriginal identity Montreal’s historic McCord Museum, which has long been devoted to the preservation of Native Peoples’ history, opened a new permanent collection May 2 that explores the relationship between […]