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Air Creebec gets a new Montreal home

2012-05-23T20:51:28Z

Passengers flying on Air Creebec will soon notice some changes.
The hangar for AirCreebec at Montreal Trudeau International Airport is going to be rebuilt and relocated. In total, almost 10 million dollars is going to be invested. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke to the president of AirCreebec, Matthew Happyjack.

Youth survey results on proposed uranium mine

2012-05-23T20:49:59Z

Youth in Mistissini say they don't want a proposed Uranium mine near their community. They have been very active in mobilizing an opposition. After demonstrating in Montreal in March, they have just finished a youth survey on the issue. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke to Samantha Awashish, a youth council member in Mistissini about it.

Northern Store closing

2012-04-03T17:54:24Z

The Northern store in Wemindji will soon be officially be closing it's doors. The land and building lease they had with the community is over and not being renewed. Tawich Developement decided it was time to take their own community store to a different level. Mark Wadden is the President of Tawich.

Wemindji resident Elizabeth Shashawesskum.

Resident Shannon Atsynia

Renard Diamond Mine clears hurdle

2012-04-03T17:10:02Z

Mistissini and Stornoway Mining company have signed an Impacts and Benefits Agreement that bring the Renard Diamond Mine one step closer to reality. The Renard project is located 250 kilometres north of Mistissini and will be the first diamond mine in Quebec. Work is set to begin in 2013. Both sides say it will create jobs, training and business opportunities for local people. Betsy Longchap spoke with Mistissini's Chief Richard Shecapio.

Johnny T. Swallow, son of the Tallyman of affected land

Wave of warm weather sweeps Eyou Istchee

2012-03-19T20:41:01Z

Record high temperatures moved into Quebec - and Eyou Istchee - in mid-March. The geese are already making their way north. If the warm weather stays, some people are concerned about the impact it could have on the spring Goose Break. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke with Fred Tomatuk from Eastmain, who is watching the weather closely.

Davey Bobbish elected chief of Chisasibi

2012-03-12T20:34:48Z

Chisasibi has a new chief - Davey Bobbish. An election was held on March 8th to choose a replacement for Abraham Rupert, who resigned for health reasons. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke with Bobbish the day after his election.

Romeo explains why he's choosing Mulcair

2012-03-12T19:31:15Z

Romeo Saganash says Thomas Mulcair is the best choice to lead the New Democratic Party. Saganash dropped out of the race to replace Jack Layton in February, citing family reasons and a lack of campaign financing. The MP for the Quebec riding of Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou is throwing his support behind Mulcair. Melissa Natachequan spoke to him about his choice.

The new leader of the NDP will be chosen on March 24th at the NDP annual convention in Toronto.

CreeCo signs on to build hotel in Baie Comeau

2012-03-05T19:11:10Z

Creeco has signed a Memoradum of Understanding to build a 70-room hotel in Baie Comeau. The MOU was signed on Friday between Creeco and the mayor of the city on Quebec's Lower North Shore. Construction is set to begin this spring. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke with the President of CreeCo, Jack Blacksmith, to find out more.

Alfred Coon Come on importance of traditional crafts to Cree people

2012-02-22T21:50:00Z

A group of elders from Mistissini showed their traditional skills this past weekend in Quebec City. One Cree elder who has a passion for making traditional art using tree branches is Alfred Coon Come. Joshua Loon sat with him, at the Ice Hotel in Quebec City, to talk about his art and it's future.

Whapmagoostui in mourning

2012-02-10T21:49:07Z

The community of Whapmagoostui is in mourning after the suicide of a young 17 old boy. Josie Kawapit Junior died of a self inflicted gunshot wound. There were no traces of alcohol nor drugs in his body. Melissa Natachequan spoke with the interim Lieutenant in Whapmagoostui, Joshua Kawapit for more information.

Hopes for Crown - First Nations summit in Ottawa

2012-01-23T19:00:43Z

A Crown - First Nations Summit set for January 24th in Ottawa saw Prime minister Stephen Harper and several of his cabinet ministers meet with Chiefs from across Canada. Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come was there representing Eeyou Istchee. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke with him about what hoped would come out of the meeting.

Eyou Dipajimoon talks quitting smoking

2012-01-16T22:14:33Z

January is a time when a lot of people decide to quit smoking. Smoking rates are higher in Eeyou Istchee than in the rest of Quebec, with 46 % of men and 37 % of women smoking regularly. That compares to 32 % of men in the rest of Quebec and 29 % of women. On the positive side, Crees in Eyou Istchee are smoking fewer cigarettes than smokers in the rest of the province. National non-smoking week is marked from January 16 to the 21st. Roderick Rabbitskin had Soloman Awashish, from Cree Public Health in studio, along with Flora Weische from CBC Nort and opened the phone lines to people who are trying to quit.

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Mistissini deals with tragedy

2012-01-09T20:10:45Z

The community of Mistissini is trying to recover from the suicide of a young girl over the New Year's holiday. 14 year-old Reyna June Voyageur was found dead in her home on the morning of January 1st, after an apparent suicide. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke with the Chief the community, Richard Shecapio.

He also spoke with Dr. Joseph Jolly, to find out what the signs are of someone who is at risk.

Roderick also asked Dr. Jolly about how to help people deal with the tragedy.

An alernative to drinking and driving in Mistissini

2011-12-20T21:17:57Z

Every year at Christmas time, there are many who celebrate the holidays. While people are celebrating, there are some who drink and then decide to get behind the wheel of a car. Last year, one young woman from Mistissini started something called "Call A buddy" in her community. It is a drive-home service for people who have had too much to drink. Two years ago, she was caught drinking and driving and lost her license. That is when she decided to launch the service.

Roderick Rabbitskin spoke with Christine Petawabeno of Mistissini.

Roderick also spoke with Eeyou Eenou Police Force spokesperson Karl Simard.

Update on power outage to Chisasibi and Wemindji

2011-12-08T18:53:19Z

The electricity has been out in two Cree communities since December 5th. Hydro Quebec has delivered more than 20 generators and diesel fuel to Chisasibi and Wemindji so that people can go back to their homes. Two transformerrs at the La Grande-1 station blew and cut off electricity to the two communities and reparations are underway. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke on Thursday afternoon with Jason Coonishish and Daisy House-Lameboy to get the latest.