The most important thing about the voyage of the Odeyak 25 years ago was that the Quebec government wasn’t keeping its word in upholding the James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement. That’s the message former Grand Chief Matthew Mukash stressed in […]
In The Issue
Critics question whether Nutrition North serves its purpose
Canada’s Auditor General Michael Ferguson has forced politicians to agree that the Nutrition North Canada (NNC) food subsidy program is broken. But that agreement among politicians doesn’t go very far – certainly not as far as how best to fix […]
Crees host Uranium Film Festival in Quebec City
After years of debate, court filings, thousands of miles walked in protest and dozens of public hearings, an end to the debate over uranium in Eeyou Istchee is finally in sight. The provincial government’s final decision on Strateco Resources’ uranium […]
Cree kids thrive during Ottawa experience
Groups of Cree children from all Eeyou Istchee communities had the opportunity to learn life skills in early April at camps hosted by Tim Hortons and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ottawa. Kids from the inland communities attended Tim […]
First Nations Bank of Canada expands its service to more communities
Canadian banks are famous for their enormous profits, even during tough economic times. From boardrooms in Toronto and New York City, executives set out policy that guides investment and personal finance. Eeyou Istchee can feel like a world away. Yet […]
4 ways to stay safe this Goose Break
As Goose Break excitement takes hold of Eeyou Istchee, it is important to keep safety top of mind. First-timers and young children should be given extensive safety instructions before heading out. But for the rest of us, here are four […]
Healthier Mother’s Day treats that don’t skimp on flavour
As baking is nothing more than delicious basic chemistry, naturally it would take a mathematician to perfect recipes that significantly cut back on refined sugar while maintaining the flavour and integrity of the recipe. However, Joanne Chang has written a […]
-Niko Trapper shines in bantam hockey
Niko Trapper, a 14-year-old former Mistissini resident, was recently selected as Rookie of the Year in the Bantam CC division in Saguenay. Nominated by coaches of the Ambassadeurs de Chibougamau, a league committee voted Trapper as the number one rookie […]
-Nutrition North Canada appoints First Nations expert
Nutrition North Canada (NNC) has appointed a new member to its advisory board. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt appointed Tracy Rispin to the NNC Advisory Board March 27. The minister cited Rispin’s “extensive knowledge of First Nations […]
Keep those tiny teeth shining for a brighter future
As April is oral health month on the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay’s calendar, Cree children in all nine communities have been asked to “drop the pop,” for their health and for their teeth. Why […]