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.
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Washaw Sibi’s dream of a real community coming closer to reality
Already recognized as a Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee, Washaw Sibi continues to push for a physical community that its 600 members can call home. This summer, their dream came a step closer to reality after a tour of all nine Cree communities.
Eco-Eeyou Istchee initiative aims to raise awareness on climate change
The Cree Nation Government launched an initiative this summer to raise awareness among young people about the effects of climate change.
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.
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.