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Chisasibi’s agriculture research dome empowers food sovereignty

The construction of a new geodesic agriculture research dome is gaining attention in Chisasibi. It’s the newest project of the growing Chisasibi Resource and Research Institute (CERRI), a community-driven project. The dome and an accompanying greenhouse to be built early next year aim to improve food sovereignty in Chisasibi, where grocery prices are high and accessing fresh produce is challenging. This summer’s fires underlined this urgency as closed roads prevented deliveries, resulting in empty shelves before plane shipments arrived.

Patrick Quinn

Kawawachikamach all-female fire brigade are winners

“It seems like sometimes I have a dozen wives,” said Billy Moffat. “And when they bitch, they bitch!” Moffat, the Fire Chief of Kawawachikamach, is the coach of the all-female Indigenous fire brigade from this Naskapi nation in northern Quebec. “But on a serious note, when you train with the women, it makes it a lot easier,” added Moffat. “They listen and they focus, and they look at the technique. When it comes to the men, they try to outdo you with muscle but without technique.”

Ramelle Mair

Cree Nation honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was marked by solemn gatherings across Eeyou Istchee and Canada, honouring the lost children, survivors and their families impacted by the residential school system.

Patrick Quinn

2023 Indigenous Firefighting Competition

More than 60 Indigenous firefighters from across Canada gathered in Kahnawake for the event. The seven teams from across Canada competed in judged events to determine the 2023 National Firefighting Competition Champion. All hailing from small communities, each team had its own set of unique challenges.

Ramelle Mair

Cleaning up abandoned mine sites is necessary in restoring the land

The “Site Characteristic and Cleanup Campaign” Report for 2022 was released to the public in September. Headed by Adario Masty, the campaign report exhaustively details Cree action in environment and ecosystem remedial works.

Joshua Janke

New Community Miyupimaatisiiun Committee partnership will support grassroots issues

A partnership agreement signed September 21 between the Cree Nation Government, Cree health and school boards and the nine Cree First Nations aims to support miyupimaatisiiun: the physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health and well-being of the people of Eeyou Istchee.

Patrick Quinn

National Gathering on Unmarked Burials supports Fort George investigation

At the fifth National Gathering on Unmarked Burials, held in Montreal September 6-8, a Cree delegation shared their experiences searching former residential school sites on Fort George Island while learning from other communities and experts.

Patrick Quinn

Trappers summit on wildlife management held in Mistissini

The Regional Cree Trappers’ Association (CTA) held a summit on wildlife management and the impacts of resource development in Mistissini August 15-16. Hunters, fishers, trappers and members of the Cree community gathered for the 2023 Maamuu Uhpikaapuutaau summit. Throughout the event, speakers discussed the tactics used in Eeyou Istchee to look after land, bodies of water and ecology.

Avanti Nambiar

Cree Youth Protection Commission launches public consultations

The Cree Health Board’s recently created Youth Protection Commission wants your input on how to improve the region’s child welfare services by adapting Quebec’s Youth Protection Act to Cree cultural values and realities.

Patrick Quinn

The Nation’s back-to-school guide

It’s back-to-school season! Getting your children ready for the new school year shouldn’t be a hassle. As a matter of fact, there are plenty of ways you as a parent or guardian can help ease the process of your child or children to set themselves up for success in the new coming school year. Here are some amazing ways to help ensure a smooth transition from summer to the new school year.

Christian-John Monias

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