It’s not often that a mining company gives more than it’s required to the people whose traditional territory is being exploited. Goldcorp, owners of the Eleonore mine near Oujé-Bougoumou, are trying to change that image with a $250,000 donation to […]
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Whapmagoostui artists draw attention at Aboriginal arts exhibition
A recent art exhibit in Quebec’s Eastern Townships featured a mother-daughter duo from Whapmagoostui. Natasia and Saige Mukash stole the show during the month-long “Aboriginal Women’s Art: A Celebration” event at Studio Georgeville. While the two have similar upbringings, their […]
Innovative Earthship project provides Six Nations with housing solution
An “Earthship” is currently being constructed on the Six Nations Reserve for a community member living in a crowded, rundown trailer. Fran “Flower” Doxtador has been on the Ontario reserve’s wait list for housing for over a decade, a reality […]
Moving past the Indian Act at the AFN’s Annual General Assembly
The tone at this year’s annual general assembly of the Assembly of First Nations, with the theme of “Gaining Momentum,” expressed the improving relationship between Indigenous nations, the AFN and the new Liberal government elected last fall. Held in Niagara […]
Studio Georgeville teams up with Eeyou artists and artisans to promote Cree traditions
n 2010, Louise Abbott and Niels Jensen published Eeyou Istchee: Land of the Cree. The 252-page photo essay, produced with the help of the Cree Outfitting and Tourism Assocation (COTA), focused on life in the bush, living off the land […]
Cree hopefuls face high expectations at Val-d’Or Foreurs training camp
The Cree Nation will be well represented when the Val-d’Or Foreurs open training camp in preparation for the upcoming QMJHL season. No fewer than three Cree players will be taking part in the club’s rookie camp and full training camp […]
Sisters of the 60s Scoop reunited
Nakuset, the director of Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM), is well known for her work to support women’s rights, fight racism and raise awareness of First Nations culture for authorities and children in care. Much of the motivation for […]
Quebec announces cultural agreement in Oujé-Bougoumou
Quebec Culture Minister Luc Fortin visited the Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute in Oujé-Bougoumou June 26 to announce a three-year cultural development agreement between the provincial government and the Cree Nation. The announcement marks the “first time Quebec has done a […]
First People’s Festival brings first-rate Aboriginal artists to Montreal
Summer is the season to relax and enjoy life. One of the best ways to take advantage of the good weather is at Montreal’s First Peoples Festival, which from August 3 to 10 will showcase Indigenous culture makers from around […]
Neal McLeod explores the Cree language with new book
In 100 Days of Cree, published in June by the University of Regina Press, author Neal McLeod makes a departure from his previous work. McLeod – poet, painter, “bingo caller” and Indigenous Studies professor at Trent University – previously wrote […]