It’s not often that a mining company gives more than it’s required to the people whose traditional territory is being exploited. Goldcorp, owners of the Eleonore mine near Oujé-Bougoumou, are trying to change that image with a $250,000 donation to […]
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The wrong arm of the law
Once again Quebec is pushing a policy without taking the time to address how it will affect First Nations in the province. You might think the Quebec government has a collective form of Alzheimer’s disease given the forgotten lessons of […]
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 […]
Eeyou Istchee Cree visit Attawapiskat to show support during crisis
The 2000 Cree of Attawapiskat have lived through multiple crises of the past few years that have garnered headlines throughout Canada. The latest media storm followed a rash of suicide attempts in April, when seven children aged 9-14 were rushed […]
Home for the Hunt
I arrived early for the spring Goose Break, leaving a balmy Montreal April 28 expecting to get to Mistissini just in time for the arrival of the big flocks of geese. Sadly, the ice was just beginning to retreat. In […]
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 […]
For crying out loud
The new Liberal government’s first budget was presented to Parliament March 22 to high expectations from First Nations across the country. Despite reservations in some quarters, it was generally well received. AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde felt it was “a […]
Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show lays out new gear
The annual Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show is a must-see for anyone interested in the outdoors. Not only do you get to see and compare the latest products, exclusive in-show specials can save you a few dollars. I still wear […]
Unfinished business on residential schools
From governments to churches, there have been apologies and promises galore over responsibility for the abuses of the residential-school system. There has been testimony, commissions and settlements. Despite this, there are glaring lapses that call into question the sincerity of […]
New life, new names
To begin, I must congratulate my boss at the Nation, Will Nicholls, and his glorious wife Amy German on the birth of their baby boy, Declan! What an interesting name isn’t it? I love it. As you may know, I […]