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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

While Strateco’s PR machine for the Matoush project is telling the Crees that the benefits from the uranium exploration project and eventual mine have boundless benefits and is practically imprintless, not everyone is on board with their ideology. While just […]

by Amy German / on January 1, 2009 at 7:10 pm /

Aftermath of a diversion

The impacts of the Rupert River diversion may have been predictable – for the most part – but that hasn’t lessened the disruption and pain that have followed in the wake of the emotional dam closing ceremony on November 7. […]

by Lyle Stewart / on January 1, 2009 at 7:04 pm /

State of the Cree Nation Address

Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come was the first Grand Chief to deliver a State of the Cree Nation Address in the Nation. He was candid then and continues to be. He talks about the economy, education, the future and what’s […]

by Amy German / on January 1, 2009 at 6:48 pm /

Eeyou Power Expands Its Influence

Eeyou Power, the Cree Nation’s recently formed energy company, will continue to move forward after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on December 17 with Canadian engineering firm, Genivar. Shortly before the Val-d’Or signing event, Eeyou Power board member Jack […]

by Amy German / on January 1, 2009 at 5:10 pm /

Attawapiskat Wins!

The Ontario Cree community of Attawapiskat is overjoyed in what can be described as a holiday miracle. After almost a decade of lobbying, the community finally has a concrete promise for a new school. On Wednesday, December 9, the fly-in […]

by Amy German / on January 1, 2009 at 5:09 pm /

Thanksgiving recipes

We thanked the turkey for its life that it gave us. Then we went around the table and those who wish to – no one was forced – would say what they were thankful for. Some talked about those who […]

by Will Nicholls / on December 19, 2008 at 4:56 pm /

Stats-Can says Inuit health not so “excellent”

According to the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, about 50 per cent of Inuit adults reported that their health was either excellent or very good. The study points at how lack of access to a medical doctor as a likely factor […]

by The Nation / on December 19, 2008 at 4:41 pm /

Ontario invests in job creation and small businesses on the Moose Cree First Nation Reserve

The John R. Delaney Small Business and Youth Opportunity Centre will provide space for on- and off-reserve youth to participate in specialized programs and see the creation of small business within the facility. The centre will feature a fitness room, […]

by The Nation / on December 19, 2008 at 4:39 pm /

Jacobs receives the Governor General’s Award

The award is given out annually to honour those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of women. In a press release Jacobs stated, “I am humbled today to receive this award. It means a lot to me […]

by The Nation / on December 19, 2008 at 4:38 pm /

And the winners are…

Awards were handed out in 29 different categories from contemporary to traditional music and various style categories along with categories for radio, television and theatre. The awards show took place on Friday, November 28, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. […]

by The Nation / on December 19, 2008 at 4:34 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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