Regions to avoid around Eeyou Istchee
The Quebec government is rolling out its deconfinement plan and Eeyou Istchee will begin easing restrictions in June.
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Emma Trapper Longchap is the first Cree victim of Covid-19
The Eeyou Istchee is mourning the first loss of a member to the Covid-19 pandemic.
On the trail of UFOs in Eeyou Istchee
Seekers scanning the skies for signs of life received some vindication recently when the Pentagon released three declassified videos of “unexplained aerial phenomena”.
Eeyou Istchee celebrates a Goose Break like no other
The year’s first Goose Break has long been an essential aspect of culture in Eeyou Istchee as a celebration of spring’s arrival and an opportunity to practice traditional skills fundamental to Cree values.
Emergency services in Whapmagoostui deliver priceless smiles during pandemic
While the pandemic lockdown may have brought a stop to gatherings, Whapmagoostui police have found a way to ensure kids still have a birthday treat
Cree School Board refines learning techniques for isolated students
As the Quebec government implements a plan to reopen elementary schools and daycare centres in the coming weeks, the Cree School Board announced April 23 that its schools will remain closed until at least the fall.
Reflections on the lockdown from Waskaganish
Up until the late 1990s, when the access road opened, Waskaganish lived in near isolation.
Cree School Board adapts instruction to deal with new reality
As governments around the world strive to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, school closures have impacted close to 90% of students.
Buckley Longchap crafts tiny models of everyday Cree scenes
Buckley Longchap can replicate any camp he sees in the bush. He provides a modest living for his two young daughters by creating intricate miniature versions of Cree life using only readily available materials.