Prevention is the best approach to fire safety
As the weather warms, plans are being made to get out on the land. But whether you’re deep in the bush or in your community, the best way to ensure fire safety is to practice prevention.
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Air Creebec pilot Rita Rabbitskin is a role model for young Indigenous women
As a young girl in Mistissini, Rita Rabbitskin would watch the bush planes flying overhead in wonder, dreaming of one day taking to the skies herself.
New adult education facility in Mistissini to open this spring
A new hub for adult education and skills development is set to open in Mistissini this spring.
Weekend snowshoe walks in Eastmain grow in popularity
Jamie Moses reminisced about a childhood on the land when asked about his inspiration for initiating Eastmain’s weekend snowshoe walks back in 2015.
O-J loses nature photographer in crash
John Wapachee, a 50-year-old nature photographer from the Cree Nation of Ouje-Bougoumou, died last month in a car accident
Will on the Grill: Love, Cree Style
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and I have a few suggestions for those of you who want to impress your significant other’s taste buds
The Nation’s annual Education Guide
If you are shopping around for a trade program to start your first job or considering a new career, read on.
Waswanipi hosts Christmas luncheon for community Elders
Christmas came early this year to the Elders of Waswanipi, who were treated to a special luncheon from Chief and Council on December 3. It was an initiative of Chief Marcel Happyjack, who will be away during the holidays and wanted to show the community’s love and appreciation for their Elders.
Odamino Centre provides first modern hockey arena for Mattagami
The Grand Opening of the Mattagami Odamino Centre dedicated to youth was held in Mattagami First Nation, December 4. The event featured guest speakers Ted and Brandon Nolan of NHL fame, Mattagami Chief Chad Boissoneau, Shirley Gillis-Kendall, Executive Director Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services, and Timmins Mayor George Pirie.