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 […]
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Val-d’Or SQ officers sue Radio-Canada as abuse investigation drags on
One year after Radio Canada’s Enquête program brought to light startling allegations of sexual assault and abuse suffered by Native women at the hands of Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officers in Val-d’Or and the surrounding area, 41 police officers at […]
Quebec confirms it will not hold provincial inquiry into Val-d’Or allegations
After a prolonged investigation into allegations of sexual and physical abuse against Indigenous women in northern Quebec by Sûreté du Québec officers, the Quebec government has now confirmed it doesn’t consider the scandal – which allegedly included starlight tours and […]
No protests, but plenty of politics – and two clowns – at this year’s Cree Nation AGA in Chisasibi
Every annual general meeting is different and this year was no exception. The biggest difference in Chisasibi Aug. 2-4 was that the large entities, such as the Cree School Board (CSB), Cree Board of Health and Social Services (CHB) and […]
Stargazing at Chisasibi’s new Waastooskuun Inn
After four years of planning, the Chisasibi Business and Development Group Inc. (CBDG) and the community of Chisasibi proudly unveiled a brand new hotel August 1 to serve the people of the Cree Nation and visitors to the James Bay. […]
CreeCo and Board of Compensation hold their first-ever AGA in Chisasibi
Whether it’s a kiss, a goose – or, in this case, an Annual General Assembly – everyone remembers their first. That was certainly the case for CreeCo President and Board of Compensation Chair Jack Blacksmith, who had just presided over […]
Goldcorp donates $250 000 to Eenou-Eeyou Community Foundation
It’s not often that a mining company gives more than it’s required to the people whose traditional territory is being exploited. Goldcorp, owners of the Eleonore mine near Oujé-Bougoumou, are trying to change that image with a $250,000 donation to […]
Reconciliation requires repudiation of an unjust past
In April, NDP MP Romeo Saganash introduced Bill C-262 in the House of Commons. The private member’s bill calls for a legislative framework for full and comprehensive implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). It […]
Grand Chief Coon Come addresses the lawsuit for recognition of Cree rights to northern Ontario region
In light of the ongoing controversy regarding the Cree Nation Government’s land claim in Ontario Superior Court and vocal opposition to the lawsuit by representatives of First Nations communities in northern Ontario, the Nation reached out to Grand Chief Matthew […]
Correcting the lines of history: Cree land claim lands in Ontario Superior Court
Rarely do straight lines define natural borders. But when the provinces of Quebec and Ontario were created in the 19th century, it was a simple decision to just slice through northern lands that held no meaning for the white politicians […]