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Winschgaoug | Feb 18, 2013 | 7:49

Petition calling for changes to training at Mistissini police station

The Community Wellness Department of Mistissini wants the Band Council to create full-time jobs for cell guards at their local police station. Jane Blacksmith is the director of community wellness. She says a revision of how people are detained at the police station is needed to keep everyone safe. Joshua Loon spoke with her to find out more.

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Winschgaoug - Engaging young people key for cadidatesJun 24, 2013 | 10:30Winschgaoug Engaging young people key for cadidates Audio
Winschgaoug Engaging young people key for cadidates Jun 24, 2013 | 10:30The election campaign for Grand Council is underway, with candidates spending the next few weeks trying to convince Crees to vote for them. In past elections, voter turnout has been low, especially with the youth. Fifty per cent of the population of Eeyou
Winschgaoug - Construction strike won't have immediate impact in Eeyou Istchee, says CCDC presJun 18, 2013 | 7:41Winschgaoug Construction strike won't have immediate impact in Eeyou Istchee, says CCDC pres Audio
Winschgaoug Construction strike won't have immediate impact in Eeyou Istchee, says CCDC pres Jun 18, 2013 | 7:41Robert Baribeau of the Cree Construction Development Company talks about how the province-wide construction strike could affect projects in Eeyou Istchee.
Winschgaoug - DGC candidate Christopher Napash of ChisasibiJun 18, 2013 | 6:19Winschgaoug DGC candidate Christopher Napash of Chisasibi Audio
Winschgaoug DGC candidate Christopher Napash of Chisasibi Jun 18, 2013 | 6:19Deputy Grand Chief candidate Christopher Napash of Chisasibi
Winschgaoug - Waswanipi holds workshop to help deal with moldy homesJun 17, 2013 | 7:28Winschgaoug Waswanipi holds workshop to help deal with moldy homes Audio
Winschgaoug Waswanipi holds workshop to help deal with moldy homes Jun 17, 2013 | 7:28Mold in houses is an issue in several Cree communities. It can cause respiratory problems and other health concerns. Waswanipi will is holding a Mold Workshop on June 18. Lorraine Shecapio spoke with Lily Sutherland who works with Waswanipi Public Health.
Winschgaoug - Rodney MarkJun 17, 2013 | 3:01Winschgaoug Rodney Mark Audio
Winschgaoug Rodney Mark Jun 17, 2013 | 3:01Deputy Grand Chief candidate Rodney Mark of Wemindji
Winschgaoug - Few people nominated so far for Grand Council elections.Jun 12, 2013 | 10:42Winschgaoug Few people nominated so far for Grand Council elections. Audio
Winschgaoug Few people nominated so far for Grand Council elections. Jun 12, 2013 | 10:42This summer Cree will go to the polls to elect who will lead them for the next several years. The nomination process was slow to get going. Melissa Natachequan spoke with Chief Returning officer Lawrence Jimiken as the deadline to nominate approached.
Winschgaoug - Public hearings on open-pit mine near OJJun 11, 2013 | 7:49Winschgaoug Public hearings on open-pit mine near OJ Audio
Winschgaoug Public hearings on open-pit mine near OJ Jun 11, 2013 | 7:49Public consultations are being held June 11th and 12th regarding a possible open-pit iron-vanadium mine near Oujé-Bougoumou. Norman A. Wapachee is the relations officer with the OJ band council, and his brother is the tallyman for the mine area.
Winschgaoug - CAVAC offers community-based services for victimsJun 4, 2013 | 7:21Winschgaoug CAVAC offers community-based services for victims Audio
Winschgaoug CAVAC offers community-based services for victims Jun 4, 2013 | 7:21Victims who need help getting their lives back on track can turn to CAVAC, the Crime Victims Assistance Centre. CAVAC officer Alvin Cash says services are available whether or not the alleged offender has been convicted or even identified.
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Winschgaoug - CRA organizes 1st wellness symposiumMay 28, 2013 | 9:49Winschgaoug CRA organizes 1st wellness symposium Audio
Winschgaoug CRA organizes 1st wellness symposium May 28, 2013 | 9:49Wemindji will be hosting the 1st Cree Nation Fitness, Health, and Wellness Symposium from June 11 to 13, 2013. Lorraine Shecapio spoke with John Henry Wapachee, one of the organizers of the event.
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Winschgaoug Take a tour of the new Chisasibi heritage centre May 21, 2013 | 12:24Centre director Margaret Fireman took Melissa Natachequan on a tour of the facility under construction, and introduced her to some of the staff.
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Winschgaoug 1376 kilometres walked and 96 to go! May 16, 2013 | 9:08Solomon Awashish from Mistissini is walking to stop violence in Eeyou Istchee. Every year Awashish completes a "virtual walk" covering the distance from his home to the location of the Grand Council annual assembly.
Winschgaoug - Challenges of studying far from homeMay 16, 2013 | 7:09Winschgaoug Challenges of studying far from home Audio
Winschgaoug Challenges of studying far from home May 16, 2013 | 7:09Studying in a town far from home can be challenging for many Cree students. They have to prepare and make some tough decisions to achieve their educational goals. Loarraine Shecapio spoke with Cindy Neeposh about studying in Val d'Or at UQAT.
Winschgaoug - David Kawapit joins Manitoba youth arriving in OttawaMay 14, 2013 | 7:06Winschgaoug David Kawapit joins Manitoba youth arriving in Ottawa Audio
Winschgaoug David Kawapit joins Manitoba youth arriving in Ottawa May 14, 2013 | 7:06About 30 aboriginal youth from Manitoba known as Youth for Lakes arrived on Parliment Hill this week after a 48-day trek. Joshua Loon spoke with David Kawapit, who joined them for the last few kilometres of their walk.

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