New highways, railways, port inch closer to reality
At a recent Annual General Assembly in Mistissini, Grande Alliance proponents made several announcements regarding the massive infrastructure project.
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Sayona says proposed lithium mine near Mistissini would help fight climate change
At Mistissini’s recent AGA, Sayona Mining Limited argued that their proposed Moblan Lithium mine would be part of efforts to combat global warming, as lithium is one of the principal elements in technology like electric cars and rechargeable batteries.
Cree early education expands cultural initiatives
Eeyou Istchee’s daycares are introducing new resources to support Cree language and culture among the region’s youngest learners. Along with a recently published series of Cree preschool books, ongoing community training programs for educators and managers promote a holistic reassessment of the system’s foundations.
Pope Francis apologizes for Christian ‘evil’ in Canada
As a media circus followed Pope Francis on his “pilgrimage of penance” to Canada, Indigenous people had vastly different reactions to his words and the difficult memories of residential schools that his visit triggered.
Mistissini hosts Secretariat’s annual economic event in-person
The Secretariat to the Cree Nation Abitibi-Témiscamingue Economic Alliance (SCNATEA) held its 2022 annual conference in Mistissini June 8-9, the first time it was able to hold its event in-person since the beginning of the Covid pandemic.
First Nations express concerns with day school compensation
With the July 13 deadline fast approaching to apply for the Indian day school class-action settlement, many are expressing concerns with the compensation process. According to the $1.47 billion agreement reached in 2019, former students qualify for a range of compensation between $10,000 and $200,000, based on abuse suffered.
A creative collaboration highlights Indigenous Peoples Day events in Montreal
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and inspire hope for the future. In Montreal, a series of performances will lead up to the big event on June 21.
New study reveals how being homeless in Quebec is fast becoming a crime
A new study highlights on the disproportionate impacts of public health violation tickets across Quebec – especially on Indigenous people.
Eeyou Istchee moves closer to regulating milk prices
Eeyou Istchee is moving toward the minimum and maximum prices on milk that the rest of Quebec already enjoys. The initiative from the Cree Nation Government’s Social and Cultural Development department and the Cree Health Board responds to recent price hikes that reduce the affordability of nutritious foods.
Health authorities push to keep masks as mandate ends across Quebec
Eeyou Istchee saw a dramatic drop in the number of active cases of Covid, as similar health metrics from across the province showed the sixth wave declining. The Cree Health Board reported May 4 that there were 270 active cases and five people hospitalized, compared to 519 cases two weeks earlier.