Known for celebrity-endorsed fundraising and enthusiastic motivational speakers, the WE children’s charity shifted gears this year at the live WE Day event in Montreal. Taking place February 11 and 12 at Théâtre St-Denis, WE Day Montreal still brought high-energy musical […]
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WE Day 2018, told through the eyes of a Native kid who got lucky with his entrepreneurship class
On February 20, I and five other Mistissini high students embarked on a school trip to Montreal to attend the charity event known as WE Day. The event was a joy to experience and I have to thank the Cree […]
Cree youth inspired at WE Day Montreal
Harland Kitchen was among 13 Cree youth at the WE Day Montreal event on Feb. 21 at the Théâtre Saint-Denis. The 17-year-old said he heard inspiring stories from speakers who were young and old, but one person who stood out […]
Ottawa hosts national WE Day, Kevin Rabbitskin honoured for leadership skills
WE Day Ottawa was a star-studded affair that saw Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and two Juno Award-winning acts take the stage. But first, an Elder welcomed the 16,000-strong crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre to the unceded territory of the […]
Back to school for students of all ages
Returning to school or pursuing continuing education can seem like a daunting task. The Cree School Board and the staff of Sabtuan Adult Education Services (SAES) offer a wide range of courses for adults looking to develop or improve a […]
Free the Children launches Aboriginal awareness campaign We Stand Together
About 30 Montreal high school students listened attentively as Mohawk Elder Ka’nahsohon (Kevin) Deer said an opening prayer and sang a song of gratitude at the launch of the We Stand Together Aboriginal awareness campaign at the Ashukan Cultural Centre […]