While the Covid pandemic created many challenges for the Cree School Board (CSB), it’s also been an opportunity to reassess longstanding policies and develop innovative solutions for meeting the changing needs of students.
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean emerged with the highest number of new cases in Quebec, while Chibougamau and Chapais were moved into the red zone of highest-risk areas.
A recent outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Chibougamau and Chapais combined with a recent scare in Waskaganish have kept public health officials busy, as cases surge across much of the world.
A medical escort travelling to Montreal recently tested positive for Covid-19 but has since recovered, says the Cree Health Board (CHB).
Nemaska Lithium has accepted a sales proposal that would reorganize the company into a new entity, called New Nemaska Lithium, giving new hope for the Whabouchi Mine located 30 km east of Nemaska.
As more services across Eeyou Istchee slowly reemerge, Air Creebec has also resumed regular passenger service in late August between Montreal, Val-d’Or, Chibougamou, Chisasibi and in northern Ontario.
A variety of Cree School Board (CSB) officials detailed their plans to safely welcome youth, post-secondary and adult education students and staff back to schools this month during an online address August 18.
Cree health authorities announced August 18 that the successful efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Eeyou Istchee has enabled communities to move into Phase 4 of deconfinement.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the world, the Cree Nation leadership has decided to follow Quebec’s directives on mask use in public indoor spaces, now requiring those over the age of 12 to wear masks.
At the mouth of the Great Whale River, the Cree community of Whapmagoostui shares several services with the neighbouring Inuit village of Kuujjuarapik, including a controversial landfill site at the edge of town.
