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Some Cree land users want change in how development happens in northern Quebec
A group of traditional land users is pressing for changes in the way development happens in Eeyou Istchee. They want better consultation and better communication about development happening on their hunting grounds.
Repairs to Chisasibi hospital hemodialysis unit force patients south for much of the summer
The Cree health board says a total of 21 patients needed to be relocated to Montreal in mid-July because of an 'obsolete' water system and that repairs to the dialysis unit will be carried out in two stages — this summer and then again in November.
Quebec Cree expand dialysis options in territory
The centre, which is named Ispeyimuunikamikw — the Hope Centre, will offer training and patient support in two home dialysis techniques. It will be part of the Home Dialysis Training Centre and Respiratory Clinic in Waskaganish, Que., located in the old police station.
Cree family shoots for 'aunty laughs' on Family Feud Canada
The Wabano family has ties to Moose Factory, Ont. and Waskaganish, Que. and will appear in December on Family Feud Canada.
Talk of new dams in Quebec election has some Indigenous leaders surprised, others on guard
On the campaign trail last week, Legault said that to meet a rapidly growing demand for cleaner energy, the province needs to "build half a Hydro-Québec in the next few years."
Northern Que. Cree nation artists spotlighted at Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is on until June 11, bringing together artists, producers and entertainment industry professionals. It's the biggest annual entertainment event in the country.
Cree hunter, Kansas 10-year-old connect thanks to message delivered by pink balloons
David Bertie Longchap was out hunting geese on his family's traditional territory, near Chibougamau, Que., when he found a bunch of balloons. He plans to write to the boy who sent them.
'Itty bitty cuts of memories' come together in memorial moosehide purse
For years, the late Phyllis Sam Matthew, of Chisasibi Que., kept small bits of moosehide in a heavy cotton pillowcase. An avid sewer and beader, she was also staying true to the Cree traditional value of using every last bit of a harvest.
'Much more profound than hope': Legendary Abenaki filmmaker sees positive change
At 89, Alanis Obomsawin is one of the most acclaimed Indigenous directors in the world. Obomsawin said she's grateful to see a real shift in how history is taught in schools and a greater understanding and empathy for Indigenous peoples.
Efforts move forward to protect Cree language in Quebec
There are no recent statistics about the state of the Cree language, but there is a general consensus that it is in serious decline.