Crees have seen plenty of stories of drop-outs and difficulties in seeing the graduation rates go upward instead of down. A new report challenges us to look beyond the negative stereotypes associated with Aboriginal  students and schools. The State of […]

T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the dwelling, Not a critter was stirring, not even a lemming. The moccasins all hung by the wood stove with care, In hopes that Dear Santa soon would be there. The children […]

John C. Moore’s journey through the Canadian justice system began when he was convicted of second-degree murder in June 1978. This happened despite the fact that the Crown recognized that he was not even present when the crime was committed. […]

They talked joint venture and projects. They were selling employment opportunities to communities that have seen double-digit unemployment figures. The topic of Quebec northern development was in the air. Everyone was raring to go and were quick to offer to […]

Medical professionals from St. Justine’s Hospital in Montreal met with members of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) and Annie Bearskin of the Eeyou Awaash foundation to assess where they were at in fighting […]

Not only was the Val d’Or Friendship Centre’s Executive Director, Édith Cloutier, honoured with a 2010 National Aboriginal Achievement Award, there are three other winners from Quebec this year. Considering that only 14 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards are handed out […]

Though the halls of Holiday Inn Midtown may have been decked with seasonal cheer, many of those milling about its lobbies had something entirely different on their minds: suicide prevention. The First Nations and Inuit Suicide Prevention Association of Quebec […]

While not many people are aware that November 25 is the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Native Women’s Association of Canada uses it to draw attention to the issue. This year, NWAC used […]

Though she might not have seen it coming, Édith Cloutier recently received a phone call that would change her life, one informing her that she had won the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Public Service. Having been nominated by her […]

As a Cree from James Bay, growing up in a small reservation was special. Many kids grow up seeing Native culture, but still there are some who do not see as much as others. I joined a group of youth […]