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Covid vaccinations begin in Eeyou Istchee

We are fortunate to have collaborated with Cree Leadership, our neighbouring southern region, and to have had their full support from the beginning of this pandemic.

Nation Editors

Quebec cancels holiday plans

Vaccine program rolls out, but won’t reach Eeyou Istchee soon

Ben Powless

Bertie Wapachee elected chair of Cree Health Board

Following a run-off election November 10, Bertie Wapachee was elected the new chairperson of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) with a decisive 72% of the ballots cast.

Patrick Quinn

Increased Covid restrictions announced while vaccine distribution plans developed

After a long year, there is some hope for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic affecting the world as Canada approved a promising vaccine.

Ben Powless

As Covid cases spread across Quebec, Eeyou Istchee remains a yellow zone

As Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Quebec and across the globe, Eeyou Istchee remains a relatively safe zone.

Ben Powless

Georges-Hervé Awashish dies in Chicoutimi hospital after complaining about racist slurs

Just weeks after Joyce Echaquan’s death amid a flurry of racist insults in a Joliette hospital ignited national outrage, another Quebec hospital is under scrutiny for slurs directed at an Indigenous man in the days before he died.

Patrick Quinn

First Nations Health Managers Association reboots virtual town halls to fight second wave of pandemic

While they had hoped a second season wouldn’t be necessary, the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) has brought back its virtual town hall series to provide credible information for Indigenous communities in the face of the second wave of Covid-19.

Patrick Quinn

Assessing the Covid situation as the second wave hits Quebec

As Covid-19 cases rise across Quebec and the rest of the country, one new case occured in the community of Kuujjuaraapik, neighbouring on Whapmagoostui, but health authorities believe the case is contained.

Ben Powless

Investigation into Covid-19 outbreak among Cree patients, staff at Montreal hotel concluded

Three confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been tied to Wiichihiituwin clients and staff in Montreal.

Ben Powless

Covid-19 outbreak among Cree patients, staff at Montreal hotel

There have been three confirmed cases of Covid-19 tied to Wiichihiituwin clients and staff in Montreal since last week.

Ben Powless

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