Kathy Shecapio says she enjoys being in the middle of the action. It’s a good thing: hired as the new director of Cree Patient Services (CPS) in April, she’s had her hands full revamping a busy service that has seen […]
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Attawapiskat crisis draws national attention to Cree community
Suicide and attempted suicides have long plagued First Nations communities, where suicide rates can be two to 12 times higher than the Canadian average. A recent wave of suicide attempts in the Cree community of Attawapiskat – more than 100 […]
Healing from the land: Whapmagoostui’s John Clarence Kawapit’s journey of grief and re-birth
About 86 kilometres outside of Inukjuak, John Clarence Kawapit hit the distress signal. He wasn’t in immediate danger, but he was close. His team of three people, walking as John’s Healing Journey from Whapmagoostui to Salluit, was running out of […]
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 […]
A lifesaving conversation: Dialogue for life conference focuses on suicide prevention
“We were once a very strong, powerful and loving people,” said Chisasibi healer Harry Snowboy. “We need to get that spirit back. I saw a glimpse of it in the old people I grew up around – how strong we […]