Cree grads of McGill University intend to keep language and culture strong
The first graduating class of a new Cree culture and language program received certificates at an emotional ceremony June 22 in Pikogan First Nation.
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Eeyou Istchee and Quebec celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
The longest day of the year is a time to celebrate the long history and rich culture of Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Across Eeyou Istchee and Quebec, National Indigenous Peoples Day was marked by a variety of performances, games, workshops and feasts.
New unmarked grave program to honour Indigenous war vets
A new program intends to honour the memory of Canada’s many Indigenous military Veterans.
Annie Whiskeychan Day is a regional celebration of Cree traditions
It was Mistissini’s turn to host the regional Annie Whiskeychan Day June 7. The annual celebration saw dozens of Cree from most of the communities participate in the festivities.
The Nation’s annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration guide
June 21, aka summer solstice, the longest day of the year, has always held special significance for Indigenous people across the globe
Val-d’Or hosts first Pride festival
The sky may have been grey, but the streets were filled with smiles and rainbows for the parade that launched the very first Pride festival in Val-d’Or.
CHRD transforms into Apatisiiwin Skills Development
The recent name change of Cree Human Resources Development (CHRD) to Apatisiiwin Skill Development (ASD) is part of the Cree Nation Government’s Strategic Action Plan for 2018-2023.
Friends and family remember Cameron Donaldson
Messages of love and appreciation have poured in to commemorate the life of Cameron Donaldson, who went missing March 16 during a scuba dive off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico.
Now out of the closet, two-spirited conference grows larger
Two-spirited people from Eeyou Istchee and other First Nations of Quebec were invited to address their unique struggles in Montreal March 21-23 at the second Eeyou-Eenou 2-Spirited Invitational Conference.
First Nations hockey team gets NHL treatment from St. Louis Blues
A young First Nations hockey team enjoyed the NHL treatment earlier this month, courtesy of St. Louis Blues star Ryan O’Reilly.