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 […]
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The Nation parties with the competition at the 2016 QCNA awards gala
The Quebec Community Newspaper Association (QCNA) hosted its 2016 awards gala June 3 at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire to honour journalists, photographers, editors and publishers from across the province for their work in community media. As a relatively young writer […]
The lasting power of the local press
When we look at the state of newspapers today, it’s tough to see much of a bright future for hard-edged journalism. Everywhere we look, large metropolitan papers are downsizing, losing vaults of money, switching to online-only editions or going out […]
A tale of two communities
Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities opens his novel with: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch […]
Sunshine & Free Time – 2016 Tourism Guide
Summer is all about fun in the sun with family and friends. As Goose Break marks the change of seasons and families enjoy their harvest, it’s just about time to start planning this year’s summer activities, vacations and family getaways. […]
Los Americanos
Americans, our southern neighbours. On the maps of North America, the boundaries that keep the cold up north are clearly straight with a little wiggle here and there. On the southern boundary (which is clearly wiggly as it follows a […]
The great forest giveaway
Anyone who’s flown over the southern stretches of Eeyou Istchee has seen the vast clearcuts. Bare land as far as the horizon, with little lines of trees perhaps two or three thick bordering lakes and rivers. It is devastation on […]
‘I think heroic deeds were all conceived in the open air’
Editor’s Note: In the spirit of Walt Whitman, the following editorial should be taken as a guideline on the use of executive sessions by our band councils, Cree Nation Government, Cree-owned businesses, Cree government commissions, boards or entities – as […]
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 […]
Nation Education Guide 2016
The best way to set yourself up for future success in life is to invest in education and network with the friends and colleagues around you to turn that education into meaningful employment and a satisfying career. Developing the knowledge […]