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Father & Son hunting: Cyprien Caron & Abel Bosum

How Eeyouch made out in 2016 according to Abel Bosum

Quebec-Cree negotiator Abel Bosum can be as tough and as quick-witted as a tiger when it comes to defending and negotiating for his people. The following is his review for the Nation of Cree-Quebec relations over the past year. Commission […]

Mapping the learning path at the CSB regional assembly

Mapping the learning path at the CSB regional assembly

The Cree School Board’ second regional general assembly, held November 8-9, in Mistissini, brought together school board officials and representatives from all 10 Cree communities to map the event’s theme – “Our Journey Towards Student Success” – or determine the […]

Quebec announces cultural agreement in Oujé-Bougoumou

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 […]

Be the hero of your story – Abel Bosum receives honourary law degree

Be the hero of your story – Abel Bosum receives honourary law degree

The crowded auditorium falls silent as the speaker approaches the podium to address the graduating class of 2016. It’s a big moment but it’s one our speaker is used to. Abel Bosum has spoken all over the world, negotiated landmark […]

Cree Leaders New Year’s Reflections

Cree Leaders New Year’s Reflections

As years go, 2015 was a big one. Highlights included the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Grand Council of the Cree and the election of Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. But there were also low points like the […]

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the voyage of the Odeyak

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the voyage of the Odeyak

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 […]