Grand Chief Abel Bosum shares the CNG strategy for fighting the coronavirus
The last time Grand Chief Abel Bosum remembers receiving a vaccine was when he attended residential school, which may have contributed to a distaste for inoculations
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Indigenous policing receives new provincial funding
The Quebec government announced December 4 it will spend $18.6 million over five years to improve policing in Indigenous communities.
Grand Chief on Grande Alliance tour
Cree Grand Chief Abel Bosum is on a tour of communities across Eeyou Istchee to provide information and answer questions about the Grande Alliance, a plan in which the Cree Nation Government and the Quebec government would jointly develop and protect areas of Eeyou Istchee.
Atikamekw document rejected by government aims to ensure equal access to government services
The tragic death of Joyce Echaquan does not tolerate inertia when it comes to access, without discrimination, to health care and social services for Indigenous people.
Montreal’s reconciliation strategy aims to improve lives of Indigenous residents, build relations with Indigenous governments
Montreal announced a new reconciliation strategy in early November, with the goal of improving the city’s treatment of Indigenous residents and relations with Indigenous leadership, including the Cree Nation Government (CNG).
New guide helps First Nations navigate Impact Assessment Act
In the past, Indigenous communities were largely excluded from major projects on their lands.
Name change approved for Billy Diamond Highway
Having overcome all the administrative hurdles needed to approve the renaming of the James Bay Highway in honour of former Grand Chief Billy Diamond,
Joyce Echaquan died after filming racist interactions with hospital staff
The death of an Atikamekw woman in a Joliette hospital September 28 has led to renewed discussions about systemic racism that Indigenous patients face in the healthcare system.
Hydro-Québec head shares her vision for working with the Cree in a Nation interview
Sophie Brochu says she has a lot to learn. Brochu took over as the first woman President and CEO of Hydro-Québec April 6.
Whapmagoostui elects new chief and council
After many years of dedicated work in the local government, Robbie Kawapit was elected Chief of Whapmagoostui in the first round of council elections September 16 with 51% of the vote.