Out on the land – George M. Shecapio has dedicated his life to helping Cree hunters
George M. Shecapio from Mistissini is a well-known figure throughout Eeyou Istchee.
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Education Boom – Ouje-Bougoumou launches Sabtuan Learning Centre amid growing need for skilled workers
At the grand opening of the Sabtuan Learning Centre in Ouje-Bougoumou February 11, Chief Gaston Cooper said the long-awaited adult education facility represented “a beacon of opportunity”.
Resilience and Unity – Justice Gala launches year-long JBNQA celebrations with innovative initiative
A recent gala for Justice Department staff in Gatineau kicked off this year’s commemorations for the 50th anniversary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.
A Ptarmigan ‘Wingfall’ – Researching the waapihyeu abundance in Eeyou Itschee
Willow ptarmigan – waapihyeu in Cree, meaning white bird – are abundant again this year in Eeyou Istchee, and the phenomenon of their superabundance is gaining attention.
A Safer Future – Cree Nation and Ontario fire departments launch unique fire prevention program
The Cree Nation partnered with Ontario fire departments on January 31 to launch a Fire Prevention Officer (FPO) Mentorship Program in Orillia, Ontario.
Growing Hope – Minnie’s Hope reopens bigger and better in Whapmagoostui
On January 21, the communities of Whapmagoostui and Kuujjuaraapik celebrated the grand opening of a new building for Minnie’s Hope.
Planting Seeds: MoCreebec Chief and founder Allan Jolly remembered as a visionary leader
MoCreebec Chief and founder Allan Jolly remembered as a visionary leader
Heed the children: Award-winning documentary provides a different portrait of Indigenous youth
Award-winning documentary provides a different portrait of Indigenous youth
The State of the Cree Nation
Here are Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty’s obser-vations on topics concerning the Cree Nation over the past year and the year to come.