Recent events in Eeyou Istchee have once again put the caribou population of northern Quebec in the spotlight, leading the Cree Nation Government (CNG) to renew its pressure on provincial authorities, which appears to have resulted in the implementation of […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Wemindji unites against suicide
“A lot of youth are dealing with drugs and alcohol,” says Wemindji Community Health Worker Colleen Atsynia. “Most of the cases I get are related to drugs and alcohol, with attempting suicide.” That alone is enough of an explanation for […]