The chainsaws ripped through the dry pines and the axes chopped in beat. We were cutting firewood and getting sweaty. At a $100 a cord the sweat was worth it. I had the job of splitting the wood as an […]
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The Best of the James Bay survey
The Best of the James Bay Cree survey is back! Vote for the best (and worst) Cree men and women. We’ve got hunters, we’ve got trappers, and we’ve got people who fish. The smartest and most talented Cree, the biggest […]
Cree tradition of customary adoption will finally be legalized
Quebec government began an overdue overhaul of outdated adoption laws by introducing Bill 113 in the National Assembly October 6. The bill aims to bring more transparency to the adoption process by amending Quebec’s Civil Code and the Youth Protection […]
Staying Safe on your mountain bike or BMX
The sport of BMX cycling has grown in recent years. Since being introduced at the 2008 Summer Olympics, the event this year included 48 competitors from 23 countries in Rio de Janeiro. More than 300 BMX tracks are currently in […]
Summer literacy camps reverse learning loss
Summer is the time kids have fun and relax, but unfortunately for some, time away from school can result in a loss of learning. On average, a child can lose up to a Grade level of reading comprehension over the summer […]
Reconnecting with the spirit: Matthew Mukash on Indigenous spirituality
As a child, I wanted to learn the traditional spiritual teachings of my Mi’kmaq ancestors. No one in my family was a particularly traditional or spiritual but I found a book in my aunt’s library called Mi’kmaq Hieroglyphics. I was […]
Dry Dock
The sturdy Norwest 24-foot cedar-and-canvas canoe reached the crest of a 15-foot wave. We bobbed over the top only to see a mass of swells. The 40-horse outboard quickly revved up and we flew across the swells for some time […]
Golfing for a cause: Kate Sharl golf benefit raises money and awareness for special needs
The Kate Sharl Foundation (KSF) is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide Indigenous special needs children with access high-quality, culturally appropriate resources to help them overcome their physical and developmental challenges. On September 9, the KSF hosted its […]
Nemeska’s Nishiiyu Cultural Gathering
The voices of Elders, youth and women flooded a crowded gymnasium in Nemaska for the sixth annual Nishiiyu Council of Elders Cultural Gathering September 5-8. The event brought together more than 30 speakers during 16 workshops that offered an opportunity […]
Eeyou Istchee Powwow Roundup
Rain fails to dampen Niimuuhiikan celebration Big Rock’s annual powwow took place August 20-21 with Luke MacLeod bringing on Justice Debassige as the new coordinator for Mistissini’s fourth annual celebration. Inclement weather forced the powwow to move indoors to the […]