Multi-media artist Dominique Normand has a simple theme she hopes people will get from her upcoming documentary about Mistissini’s Journey of Wellness: celebration of Cree culture and traditions. “They’re such beautiful people. They’re so wise and easygoing, they have respect […]
In The Issue
Eeyou Istchee tourist attractions win big
The Cree tourism industry is winning recognition as three organizations added trophies to their award shelves at the Tourisme Baie-James and Eeyou Istchee Tourism regional Grands Prix du Tourisme Québécois 2014. The Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute in Oujé-Bougoumou, the Mistissini […]
Liberals win majority, Ungava
Philippe Couillard will be Quebec’s new premier following a decisive election victory that saw Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois resign after losing her own riding in the PQ’s worst election result in 40 years. In the Ungava riding that covers […]
Ducharme is top businesswoman
The Toronto Aboriginal Business Association (TABA) has named Theresa Ducharme businesswoman of the year. Ducharme, the founder and CEO of Lemon Cree Fitness, has collaborated with the Cree Women of Eeyou Istchee Association to promote healthy and active lifestyles throughout […]
Birthing at home within Quebec’s borders
Many Crees of a certain age can remember the births of their family members for the simple reason that most babies at one time were born at home. While childbirth has largely taken place in medical centres for the last […]
SNAP and Tim Hortons team up to give Mistissini kids an unforgettable week
More than just scoring a double-double on the way to work, one of the biggest advantages having a Tim Hortons in your neighbourhood is that it offers the opportunity to send groups of kids to a Tim Horton children’s camp. […]
Thunder Eagles claim provincial hockey championship
The Chisasibi Thunder Eagles are the 2014 Quebec Provincial Midget A Hockey Champions. After a difficult start to the tournament, held in Candiac April 3-6, the Thunder Eagles capped a heart-stopping run with a 4-2 win over Lac Mégantic Turmel […]
Cree culinary student has recipe for success
Nemaska resident Katrina Orr, a first-year culinary management student at Canadore College in North Bay, took home top prize at the Decadence Gala’s Battle of Ontario February 22 along with team member William Arnaud. Arnaud and Orr, a mother of […]
Team Nation competes with Europe’s best in Swiss hockey tourney
An all-star Bantam team from Eeyou Istchee competed against Europe’s best 13- to 15-year-old players in the fourth Geneva Future Hockey Challenge during the last week of March. Team Nation managed only a tie but gained a world of experience […]
Snowmobiler’s death linked to alcohol and speed
Mistissini resident Matthew Coonishish died after being crushed by his friend’s snowmobile March 18 as they were riding on Waconichi Lake near Chibougamou. The Sûreté du Québec attributed the accident to impaired driving at high speeds by both vehicle operators. […]