The visionaries behind the creation of the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) could not foresee the rapid growth of the first Aboriginal-owned banking institution. Last year, the FNBC launched a new banking platform that made its operations fully independent […]
In The Issue
The Grand Council of the Crees applies to intervene in Strateco’s latest lawsuit
Just before Christmas, the Grand Council of the Crees launched an effort to counter the legal offensive by Boucherville-based Strateco Inc. over Quebec’s rejection of the proposed Matoush uranium project. The Grand Council is seeking legal status as an intervener […]
Waswanipi on road to fiscal health: Chief Paul Gull winning battle against budget deficits
Waswanipi’s Paul Gull is well on his way to meeting one of his major goals during his current term as chief of the Cree community: getting the band council’s finances in order. When Gull was elected almost three years ago, […]
New program encourages leadership in Aboriginal tourism
The Aboriginal tourism industry in Quebec generates more than $160 million in revenues from the roughly 800,000 visitors attracted by the breathtaking landscape and culture of the First Nations of Quebec. With the growth of the industry over the years, […]
MP Charlie Angus combines Native advocacy and punk rock roots
Most people know Charlie Angus as the NDP MP for Timmins–James Bay, an energetic and enthusiastic thorn in the side of Stephen Harper’s Conservative government. Many First Nations people will also know him as an ally and unflagging advocate of […]
Blending the traditional with the modern: Native chef Andrew George on his new cookbook
When thinking of Aboriginal food, one does not usually picture Venison Fettuccini or Apple Berry Crisp, but Chef Andrew George Jr. creates these fusion recipes with panache. In his new book, Modern Native Feasts, George mixes traditional Aboriginal ingredients with […]
Update on Floyd Visitor’s condition
The heartwarming story of Floyd Visitor marrying off his daughter from a hospital bed via a FaceTime connection touched many when it was published in the November 15 edition of the Nation. At the time, as he received treatment for […]
Stop and Frisk: Are traffic stops on the James Bay Highway racially motivated?
It’s not uncommon to see people driving fast on the James Bay Highway, so neither is it surprising to see the police out in force hunting speeders. However, a rash of new public complaints about the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) […]
The state of our nation: The Grand Chief’s thoughts on 2013 and wishes for 2014
Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come has a unique perspective on his fellow Eeyouch and the ever-evolving communities they live in. Coon Come has watched the people of Eeyou Istchee touch the lives of many over the past year, through social […]
Val d’Or may build social housing units, but who will benefit?
Val’d Or’s infamous low vacancy rate, currently less than 0.1%, is a main reason for the housing crisis in the “City of Gold.” That’s why the Val d’Or Native Friendship Centre is impatiently awaiting city council’s green light for an […]