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'Starsailor' rocket lifts off from Cree territory — Canada's first space launch in more than 25 years.
A Concordia University student team is preparing to launch the first Canadian rocket to enter space in over two decades — right from Cree territory near Mistissini, Quebec.
Cree midwifery training in Northern Quebec gets a boost from regulatory change
A change to provincial regulations in Quebec means a midwifery program in Eeyou Istchee can broaden its scope of practice, and train more Indigenous midwives in their own communities.
Two candidates campaign to be the next Cree youth grand chief
The Cree Nation Youth Council is nearing the end of its current term, and two candidates are competing to be the next youth grand chief of Eeyou Istchee.
Paul John Murdoch elected new grand chief of Eeyou Istchee
Paul John Murdoch has been elected grand chief of Eeyou Istchee, securing more than half the vote in a decisive win over two other candidates on Thursday.
Meet the candidates for grand chief of Eeyou Istchee
Three candidates are campaigning to be the next grand chief of Eeyou Istchee: John Kitchen, Norman A. Wapachee and Paul John Murdoch.
New college in Northern Quebec offers culturally rooted education for Cree students
A new post-secondary institution, the Eeyou Istchee College of Science and Technology, has opened in Northern Quebec, aiming to provide accessible education for Cree students and professionals.
Pride flag vandalized in Mistissini, Que.; community support grows, one window at a time
After a Pride flag was torn down at Voyageur Memorial High School in Mistissini, Que., one local family decided to show solidarity with the Pride movement, by painting their windows.
Mistissini, Que. athlete helps win pro minor hockey championship after injury comeback
After recovering from injury and adjusting to a new league, Israel Mianscum helped the Trois-Rivières Lions claim the Kelly Cup on his road to recovering from a knee injury.
Canoe expedition retraces historic 1,200-kilometre fur-trade route to James Bay
A small team of paddlers has set off this spring, travelling 1,200 kilometres by canoe and portage from Tadoussac, Que., to James Bay. They'll be reviving an ancient route carved by fur traders and Indigenous guides centuries ago.
Lightning strike, low river tide triggers water crisis on northern Quebec Cree community
The Cree Nation of Chisasibi has declared a state of emergency because of ongoing water shortage. Many local services, including the hospital and elders home, are also operating on reduced services because of the issue.