The long, cold winter months are coming to an end. Communities across the Eeyou Istchee look like ghost towns during this important time we reverently call Goose Break, when our people live off the land traditionally, like we used to. […]
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The many faces of Eeyou Istchee
Just like people, cities, towns and villages all have their own personalities, strengths, weaknesses and peculiar habits. Montreal is a wild child who likes to stay up late and have lots of fun. Toronto is more serious and tedious but […]
Meenwach’heewouwan Maskinnou walkers on the road to healing
The Meenwach’heewouwan Maskinnou walkers are on the healing path – the healing path that represents the name of their group and the reason they are snowshoeing from Moose Factory to Chisasibi. Inspired by Christine Chewanish, the group of walkers includes […]
Nation Education Guide 2016
The best way to set yourself up for future success in life is to invest in education and network with the friends and colleagues around you to turn that education into meaningful employment and a satisfying career. Developing the knowledge […]
Outrage over wasted caribou
“Oh my gosh, it was a complete disgrace,” said Nadia Saganash, describing her initial reaction to photos of caribou carcasses left to rot along the highway near Chisasibi. “It’s hard to look at, especially for Elders and community members; these […]
Hometown Dream – Melisa Pash talk about opening for country star Johnny Reid in Chisasibi
I have been performing since I was a little girl. It has always been a part of who I am. First it was piano recitals, then cello, orchestra, lip-synching and then finally singing my own songs with my guitar and […]
Special Assembly for Wildlife and Habitat
A special assembly in Chisasibi November 3-5 discussed wildlife and habitat issues in the James Bay region and heard about the Cree Nation Government’s vision for land use, marine habitat and protected areas in Eeyou Istchee. Isaac Voyageur, Director of […]
Retro Daze Café prepares to open in Chisasibi
“We’re adults, eh? Let’s enjoy life,” laughed Roger Orr, proprietor of Chisasibi’s Retro Daze Café, opening soon at 10 Fort George Road. Retro Daze is a café in name, but it’s a lot harder to describe than that. It’s sort […]
Chisasibi Community Greenhouse Project close to sprouting
If the necessary funding comes through, construction of the Chisasibi Community Greenhouse Project may start as early as next year. According to project coordinator Diane Croteau, the greenhouse has been in discussion for the last six years. But it wasn’t […]