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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.
Indigenous TikTokers talk about the power of first-person storytelling using social media
The One Young World summit is a yearly global gathering of young leaders from around the world. They participate in workshops, speeches and networking. This year’s summit brought 2,000 delegates together in Montreal from Sept. 18 to 21.
Concordia University to waive tuition for Indigenous students in Quebec
Concordia University is waiving tuition costs for Indigenous students across Quebec. It’s a "game changer" according to Manon Tremblay and Allan Vicaire, some of the leaders of the initiative.
Cree-owned 'Wachiya' store selling Indigenous arts and crafts in Old Montreal
A new Cree-owned shop has opened in Old Montreal, showcasing products made by northern Quebec Cree artists and craftspeople.
Apollo Hess says Olympic experience a valuable asset for his swimming future
Apollo Hess marked his Olympic debut with a fifth-place finish in the 4x100 metre mixed medley at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He’s the first Blood Tribe Olympic swimmer who is a member of the Kainai Nation, Alberta.
Shalaya Valenzuela hopes rugby 7s silver medal will inspire other Indigenous youth to pursue sport
Shalaya Valenzuela, a member of the Tseshaht First Nation on Vancouver Island, is still basking in the glow of the silver medal she won as a member of Canada's women's rugby 7's at the Paris 2024 Olympics.