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New Cree-owned airline launches in Chisasibi
The Cree Nation of Chisasibi celebrated the launch of its new airline earlier this month. SiBi Air will provide medical evacuation and charter flight services and has plans to expand already.
Knowledge gap on mining development frustrates tallymen, Quebec Cree Nation
Frustration was apparent by the participants during a local meeting between the Cree Nation Government (CNG) and the tallymen because of the knowledge gap on the processes of natural resource extraction and the rights of the crees.
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.
'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.
Cree family worries about 97-year-old elder, needing long-term care far from home and culture
The Cree health board, with support from Quebec, is building three elders' facilities in Chisasibi, Mistissini and Waskaganish that will act as hubs for surrounding Cree communities.
Local research institute a benefit to Cree community in northern Que., say youth who work there
The Chisasibi Eeyou Resource and Research Institute [CERRI] in northern Que. was created in 2016 after local band members were concerned about the loss of waterfowl feeding grounds and the impact of hydroelectric dams.