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First Nations hockey team gets NHL treatment from St. Louis Blues
March 29, 2019 at 3:59 pm
A young First Nations hockey team enjoyed the NHL treatment earlier this month, courtesy of St. Louis Blues star Ryan O’Reilly. The First Nations Elites AAA Bantam squad were invited by O’Reilly and his mother Bonnie to spend the day with members of the Blues before taking in the action at the Canadian Tire Centre as St. Louis..
Compensation for Indian Day School survivors could be delivered by late fall
March 29, 2019 at 3:55 pm
After 10 years of struggle, Indian Day School survivor Garry McLean missed seeing justice done by three weeks. McLean, the representative plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit representing students at the schools, died February 19 – just before he could attend the signing of an agreement with the federal government to settle the..
First Nations cultivate community laws on cannabis
March 29, 2019 at 3:52 pm
In Canada’s rush to legalize cannabis, many First Nations felt that there was inadequate consultation and preparation regarding issues such as revenue sharing, regulatory control and taxation. Some have chosen not to wait for provincial governments to dictate the terms of cultivation, sales and distribution. Listuguj Mi’gmaq..
Dawnland documents the Maine-Wabanaki Truth and Reconciliation Commission
March 29, 2019 at 3:50 pm
According to some First Nations legends, hope and justice begin in the east – where dawn’s light first reaches Turtle Island. This is one underlying theme of the award-winning documentary Dawnland, which recently screened at Montreal’s Concordia University as part of the Cinema Politica series. The film follows the Maine-Wabanaki..

New paediatric guidelines say to start risky foods early and often

March 1, 2019 at 4:55 pm

The Canadian Paediatric Society is now recommending the introduction of foods such as peanuts and eggs for at-risk children as..

Indigenous singer iskwē shines in Montreal

March 15, 2019 at 3:23 pm

Her full traditional name – Waseskwan Iskwew – translates as Blue Sky Woman. But iskwē believes she has come from the stars. The..

Aren’t they our best friends after all?

March 1, 2019 at 4:40 pm

Those eyes again! The same as last week. Piercing through the brush, watching. We have all seen them around – the wandering,..

New-look Rupert River Cup tournament provides thrills and surprises

March 29, 2019 at 3:56 pm

Changes to the format and scheduling at this year’s Rupert River Cup made for exciting game play at the hockey and broomball..

In The Issue

Kenneth Henry Taylor Born: March 25, 1953 Son of Harry Taylor (Rouyn-Noranda) and Jeanine Roy (La Tuque) Married to Ethel Katapatuk (Waskaganish) Father of Daniel Taylor (Lisa Shallhorn) and Cynthia Taylor (Dr. Mark Watson) Grandfather of Annika Mabel Taylor and […]

by Pierre Coulombe / on October 5, 2012 at 5:32 pm /

Clinically troubled

The good news is that the toxic mould that appeared in Mistissini’s health clinic this summer got cleared up pretty quickly. The bad news is that the clinic that got cleaned up is the old one. Mistissini’s new medical clinic, […]

by Mark Della Posta / on October 5, 2012 at 5:31 pm /

Tightening the bond

Native friendship centres around Quebec are looking to turn their friendly relationship with the Grand Council of the Crees (GCC) into a more formal one. Under section 28, article 14, of the James Bay Agreement, Native friendship centres have traditionally […]

by Mark Della Posta / on October 5, 2012 at 5:31 pm /

Air Creebec’s new hangar

On September 17, Air Creebec inaugurated its new airport hangar on Ryan Ave. near the Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport in Dorval, in time for its 30th anniversary. Built with a $1.3 million subsidy from the province, the $10 million […]

by Will Nicholls / on October 5, 2012 at 5:30 pm /

New structures

The rate of growth in the Cree Nation is amazing at times and this is one of those times. Cree Human Resources Development (CHRD) has expanded their organization to the coast by opening up a new office in Chisasibi. It […]

by Will Nicholls / on October 5, 2012 at 5:29 pm /

Belly fat blues

A new Mayo Clinic study has caused a stir amongst the health community as it suggests that people who are of normal weight but have a large concentration of fat over their abdomen (belly fat) are at higher risk than […]

by Amy German / on October 5, 2012 at 5:29 pm /

(Super)heroes on display

There were no shortages of Batmans. Among the 32,000 visitors who made their way to Montreal’s fourth annual comic convention at the Palais des Congrès September 14-16, there were probably hundreds of caped crusaders. Skinny Batmans, obese Batmans, Batmans with […]

by Amy German / on October 5, 2012 at 5:28 pm /

Halloween cometh

October brings so many wonderful sights, scents and sinful delights to celebrate. As the children begin to dream about what costume they will wear to trick or treat, pumpkin becomes the theme to both decorate with and the flavour […]

by Amy German / on October 5, 2012 at 5:27 pm /

Agreement forecasts Waswanipi gold rush

Waswanipi residents are set to benefit from job creation, skills training and millions in investments following the signing of a socio-economic participation agreement (SEPA) with Metanor Resources, which is redeveloping the nearby Bachelor Lake gold mine. Cree Grand Chief Matthew […]

by Lyle Stewart / on October 5, 2012 at 5:26 pm /

Timmy’s coming to Mistissini

Cree entrepreneurs Anthony and Elaine MacLeod caused quite a stir on September 4 when they announced they were bringing Tim Horton’s to Mistissini. Though they expect to be up and running by early 2013, Mistissini residents were welcoming. Anthony MacLeod […]

by The Nation / on September 21, 2012 at 5:24 pm /

IN THE ISSUE

First Nations hockey team gets NHL treatment from St. Louis Blues

Compensation for Indian Day School survivors could be delivered by late fall

First Nations cultivate community laws on cannabis

Dawnland documents the Maine-Wabanaki Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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