First Indigenous woman in space soars into history
Nicole Aunapu Mann, who became the first Native American woman in space last fall, set another landmark January 20 becoming the first Indigenous person to complete a spacewalk.
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Montreal auto show returns with an expanded range of electric-vehicle options
The 2023 Montreal International Auto Show was the first public automobile event in Canada since the Covid pandemic began in 2020. It was no surprise to see car companies competing to make a bold statement in their electric technology advancement and future vision after a long pause.
A glimpse into the James Bay expedition’s research
The Cree Nation’s plans for developing protected areas in James Bay took a giant leap forward last summer when two major expeditions gathered extensive data about its mysterious waters. With significant changes observed by Cree communities in recent years, oceanography research can help predict potential impacts on traditional practices and inform global conservation efforts.
Davey Bobbish takes over as Cree Nation Executive Director
Davey Bobbish was at home, listening to the radio, when he found out through the news that he had been selected to be the new Executive Director of the Cree Nation Government (CNG), replacing the outgoing one, Bill Namagoose.
First Nations Technical Institute keeps flying after flames destroy fleet
After a devastating fire destroyed the First Nations Technical Institute’s hangar and fleet of airplanes last year, the FNTI is preparing to welcome a new cohort of students and a rebuilt hangar.
Critics concerned that Bill C-21 would target hunting rifles, shotguns
The federal government’s bill to reduce gun violence is being criticized after revelations that it would ban rifles and shotguns currently used by hunters across the country.
Cree organizations host special needs symposium to improve services for the disabled
The Cree School Board organized a Special Needs Symposium in Gatineau from November 29 to December 1, in conjunction with Child and Family Services of the Cree Nation Government and the Disability Programs Specialized Services of the Cree Health Board.
Governed by fear
A priest who was reported to have abused over 100 children from the 1960s to the 1980s, including in several Indigenous communities, is now alleged to have begun abusing children in the 1950s at a Montreal high school.
Lessons from Alaska
Cree Health Board chairperson Bertie Wapachee travelled to Alaska in September to meet with health authorities, with the aim of learning and improving health and social services in Eeyou Istchee.