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Child and family health-care centre expands to better serve Cree and Inuit in northern Quebec
Minnie's Hope is now in larger building. With support from major donors, the expansion allows for specialized services ensuring children receive care within their community rather than having to travel south.
Four First Nations acquire Hilton Quebec hotel
The James Bay Cree have partnered with the Naskapi, Huron-Wendat, and Mi'gmaq of Gespe'gewa'gi to become majority stakeholders of the Hilton Hotel in Quebec City.
Jordan's Principle backlogs may create difficulty funding sports in Eeyou Istchee
Jordan's Principle cases are piling up in Eeyou Istchee, which may make obtaining funding for sports and recreation more difficult.
Northern Quebec Cree announce first national park in their territory
The Cree Nation of Mistissini and the government of Quebec signed an agreement to create the first national park in Eeyou Istchee.
'I think as women, we have compassion': Jeannie Pelletier elected as new Cree health board chair
For over 28 years, Jeannie Pelletier has worked as a nurse, head nurse, co-ordinator, and local director. She is taking her role to new heights as chairperson of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay.
Artists from Eeyou Istchee nominated for International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards
Artists from northern Quebec and Ontario have been nominated for International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards this year. The awards show is expected to happen in 2025.
Northern Quebec Cree youth learn about leadership in treaty simulation
Cree youth from Quebec took part in a treaty simulation to learn about leadership, government, and politics, marking the 49th anniversary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.
Indigenous women from Canada earned the most medals at the World Broomball Championships
AlgonCrees proudly claimed silver, while Anishinabe Iskwewak earned bronze at the IFBA World Broomball Championships in Mont-Blanc, France on Oct. 26, showcasing Indigenous talent at one of the highest levels of broomball.
Quebec Cree take on pottery in new land-based program for mental health
Cree in northern Quebec are making ceramics out of clay from their land. It’s a "different spin" on their land-based programming for mental health.
Crees in northern Quebec taking extra measures to keep camps secure from theft
Some Crees in northern Quebec are taking action to keep their traditional camps more secure after some recent break-ins and thefts.