Historic agreements were reached between the Ontario government and First Nations partners on May 3 that will see mining and forestry revenues shared with the communities on whose lands these activities take place. The agreements to share stumpage fees and […]
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2018 Education Guide
Eeyou Istchee For those who want to stay in the communities while honing their skills for a new career, the Cree School Board and Cree Human Resources Development work together to offer a wide variety of vocational courses that meet […]
Road to recognition: MoCreebec’s acceptance as the 11th Cree community paves way for provincial and federal negotiations
A resolution passed at the Grand Council of the Crees/Cree Nation Government (GCC/CNG) council board meeting November 22 seeks to make good on a 40-year-old promise. “It was recognized during the negotiations of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement […]
Province says curriculum changes are a path to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
When a group of Ottawa high school students approached Vice-Principal Michelle Gauthier about sleeping overnight in a teepee to raise awareness about water issues in First Nations communities, she thought it was a great idea. It was a natural evolution […]
Wabun Youth Gathering emphasizes post-secondary education
The Wabun Youth Gathering celebrated its 11th year with venues at Laurentian University in Sudbury for seniors and the wilderness lakeside resort setting of Horwood Lake Lodge west of Timmins for juniors. More than 36 senior youth participated in the […]
Tensions high as Thunder Bay police face scrutiny for dismissing Indigenous deaths
The body of 17-year-old Tammy Keeash was pulled from Thunder Bay’s McIntyre River on May 7. On May 18, 14-year-old Josiah Begg’s body was found in the same river. Both Indigenous teens went missing the night of May 6. Keeash […]
MoCreebec Chief Allan Jolly speaks on CNG land claim controversy
Controversy continues to brew over the Cree Nation Government’s lawsuit seeking recognition of its claim to traditional rights over land west of the Ontario border. Now, the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) council, formed of northern Ontario First Nations on the […]
CNG responds to Moose Cree motion supporting Canada and Ontario in land claim
The Moose Cree have filed a motion in Ontario Superior Court against the Cree Nation Government (CNG) land claim that seeks to have Canada and the province recognize Aboriginal rights and title for the Quebec Crees on a portion of […]
De Beers held to account on failure to report mercury levels
When the people elected to uphold the law don’t fulfill their obligations, at least citizens have an alternative. This is the case with a private prosecution that the Wildlands League has filed against De Beers Canada Inc. Assisted by lawyers […]
Making it right when things go wrong
We need more people like Chief Walter Naveau of Mattagami First Nation and Fire Chief Mike Benson of Gogama, Ontario. They have proven themselves as powerful advocates for local people and the environment. These two men, among many others, have […]