Flipping through the pages of Celina Kalluk’s children’s story, Sweetest Kulu, it’s not hard to understand why The Huffington Post named it the Best Bedtime Story of 2014. The book is a breathtaking work of art that celebrates Inuit culture, […]
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Private member’s bill aims to amend and replace the Indian Act
Bernard Valcourt, Canada’s Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, issued a press release in late December celebrating the passing into law of Bill C-428, a private member’s bill aimed at amending and replacing the Indian Act. Put into motion […]
Grand Chief Coon Come’s State of the Cree Nation Address
A lot can happen in a year, particularly when you are at the helm of one of the most powerful First Nations in Canada. This is why it is always interesting to go directly to the source and find out […]
Eeyou Istchee leaders share their highs, lows and hopes for the future
As families celebrate the end of another year and shed their burdens for the season, many of us find ourselves contemplating what was and what could be when the world picks up again in the New Year. Looking back on […]
Centre encourages a love for science in Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik
Alanah Heffez was impressed when she heard that the Centre d’études nordiques was building a new community science centre in Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik. It was 2009, and she was organizing science activities for the Cree Health Board. She saw enormous potential in […]
First Nations and Inuit suicide conference celebrates life and children
Attracting survivors, professionals and families from around the province, the 2014 First Nations and Inuit Suicide Prevention Association of Quebec and Labrador (FNISPAQL) conference was about honouring those who soldier on after loss and those who work with them. Bringing […]
Quebec-Cree collaboration on the Plan Nord
Unveiled in 2011 under Jean Charest’s Liberal government, Plan Nord was the province’s long-term strategy for improving access to and developing the vast untapped mineral and energy resources that lie north of the 49th parallel; a gargantuan landmass twice the […]
Meechum’s annual fundraiser spreads the holiday spirit in Mistissini
Christmas brings families together throughout Eeyou Istchee. For most, a turkey dinner with all the fixing and gifts under the tree are an integral part of the holiday. Yet for a small minority, those things are out of reach. Putting […]
Tim Whiskeychan’s $5 coin now available
Tim Whiskeychan is officially a minted success. In September, the Nation reported that the Royal Canadian Mint would use the Cree artist’s design for a special edition $5 coin. The coin, which features a Cree hunter aiming his bow at […]
Behind the scenes at the premiere of the new TV series Mohawk Girls
To celebrate last month’s premiere of the APTN original series, Mohawk Girls, the cast, crew, and producers hosted a screening party at the 99 Resto Bar in Kahnawake. Upwards of a 100 people, including family members and close friends of […]