Viviane Snowboy shops for other people’s presents in Sudbury
This year’s holiday season will be different – like pretty much everything since the Covid-19 pandemic came into our lives.
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Chisasibi promotes respect for caribou and Cree hunting traditions
The sight of healthy caribou stampeding past the Chisasibi band office in early November excited many in the community and prompted calls from community leaders to protect the herds that so important to the Cree.
Deputy EEPF Director Jim Hester reflects on his 40-year career
After recently being recognized for 40 years of exemplary service, Deputy Director Jim Hester has announced his retirement from the Eeyou Eenou Police Force (EEPF).
No injuries reported by shocked residents after group of kids steal guns and target buildings
The community of Nemaska was reeling after children gained access to firearms and shot at a school and private residences.
How Cree Women’s collective Niweshtanan began building houses
When Jacqueline Quinn heard about a volunteer building project specifically for women in Montreal a few years ago, she was immediately interested.
Higher education roundtable focuses on college
It’s a dream long deferred whose time seems to have come – a post-secondary institution in Eeyou Istchee. At this year’s higher education roundtable, leaders passionately argued for a CEGEP as an important step towards Cree self-determination.
Fewer summer literacy camps operated this year
Children’s literacy camps have become an anticipated part of summertime in Eeyou Istchee, helping to nurture a lifelong love of reading
The joys of chicken farming in Eeyou Istchee
Home chicken farms are a growing trend for many reasons – food security, environmental sustainability and the joys of collecting fresh eggs every morning.
Chisasibi crab experiment inspires citizen scientist initiative
A recent discovery by two Chisasibi fishers has inspired the Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board to launch a “Citizen Scientist” initiative.