Wemindji’s Fred Blackned, a pioneer of modern Eeyou Istchee, falls to Covid-19
The Cree Nation Government announced May 11 that former Wemindji Chief Fred Blackned is the third Cree Elder to pass away after a battle with Covid-19.
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Kanesatake erects entry controls to discourage outside visitors
According to Kanesatake Grand Chief Serge Simon, not a day has gone by during the COVID-19 pandemic that his community has not had to deal with “some kind of crisis.”
Virtual town halls unite First Nations health leaders in fight against coronavirus
As First Nations organizations across North America find their regular activities interrupted, some are taking the opportunity to improve their skill sets in new ways
Cree Elder from Mistissini succumbs to COVID-19
Mistissini Elder Emma Trapper Longchap passed away early this week due to complications caused by the COVID-19 virus.
New psychosocial helpline launches in Eeyou Istchee
Adapting to the isolation and uncertainty that come with the physical distancing measures needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is a struggle for many people.
Essential workers stay at work for all of us, so stay home for them
As Cree Health Board and Social Services of James Bay continues to work intensively with partners to prevent, detect and control the spread of COVID-19 in Eeyou Istchee, frontline workers are adapting to new priorities while following the same precautionary distancing measures as everyone else.
Three cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Eeyou Istchee
In just over a month, the COVID-19 virus has gone from some far-off threat to an active health risk in the communities of Eeyou Istchee.
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Eeyou Istchee
Eeyou Istchee’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 was announced by the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) in a public statement, March 26.
How Eeyou Istchee is preparing for COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down countries around the world with startling speed, the Cree Nation Government is trying to reassure people that there are – at press time – no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Eeyou Istchee.
Preventing sexual exploitation of minors in Eeyou Istchee
The first step to effectively addressing sexual exploitation in Eeyou Istchee is acknowledging that the problem exists.