Canadian Medical Association apologizes for history of harm to Indigenous people
The Canadian Medical Association apologized to Indigenous peoples for historical harms caused by the healthcare system during a September 18 ceremony in Victoria, BC.
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Old Nemaska gathering hosts Quebec premier’s first visit to Eeyou Istchee
While his visit to Eeyou Istchee was primarily for a renaming ceremony of the Eastmain hydroelectric complex, it was Premier François Legault’s memorable experience in Nemaska that may help build a better relationship between the Cree Nation and Quebec government.
Getting to know Mary Simon, Canada’s Governor General
Three years ago, on July 26, 2021, Mary Simon was sworn in as the 30th Governor General of Canada, becoming the first Indigenous person to hold the position.
Cree Nation plays leading role at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
At the world’s largest annual gathering of Indigenous leaders and policymakers in New York City, the Cree Nation had a leading role in discussions about working collaboratively with state governments to advance self-determination.
First Indigenous Women’s Leadership Conference builds on recent success
First Indigenous Women’s Leadership Conference builds on recent success
Supreme Court upholds Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare laws
The Supreme Court of Canada announced its unanimous judgment affirming the constitutional validity of the Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families (Bill C-92) on February 9.
The Grand Chief reviews the year 2023 in Eeyou Istchee
2023 was a difficult year. The summer months were disrupted by forest fires that raged across Eeeyou Istchee and uprooted the lives of many. Plans and projects were put on hold as survival became the main priority. At the helm of the Cree Nation Government, Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty worked tirelessly with all the communities to oversee this collaborative response.
Nunavut achieves largest land transfer in Canadian history
Nunavut’s historic devolution (or Namminiqsurniq) agreement with the government of Canada on January 18 marked the largest land transfer in the country’s history. The territory will have final decision-making authority over its two million square kilometres of land and resources while collecting royalties that previously went to the federal government.
Manon Jeannotte becomes Quebec’s first Indigenous Lieutenant-Governor
First Nations groups across Quebec applauded the nomination of Manon Jeannotte as the province’s first Indigenous lieutenant-governor on December 7, despite the unanimous vote in Quebec’s National Assembly only one day later to abolish the position.
Honouring 50th anniversary of Justice Malouf’s historic Kanatewat decision
November 15 marked the 50th anniversary of the Malouf decision, which recognized existing Cree and Inuit rights in northern Quebec. It was the first explicit judicial recognition of Indigenous rights in Canadian history.