Mar 13, 2013 | 10:59Eyou Dipajimoon Grand Chief a keynote speaker at large treaty conference AudioEyou Dipajimoon Grand Chief a keynote speaker at large treaty conference Mar 13, 2013 | 10:59Those taking part in a national land claims conference in Gatineau are hoping to make the federal government more accountable for treaty implementation. The "Keeping the Promise" Conference brought together more than 300 First Nations and Inuit leaders, government representatives, academics, industry people and others from February 26 to March 1. They hope to lay the foundation for a modern treaty implementation policy and create an annual "report card" to evaluate how well the government is doing with regard to treaty implementation.
As the nation that signed the first modern treaty back in the 1970's, Cree Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come was one of the keynote speakers at the event. Joshua Loon spoke with him.
Mar 13, 2013 | 9:14Eyou Dipajimoon Gun safety: why it's a must for Crees wanting to hunt AudioEyou Dipajimoon Gun safety: why it's a must for Crees wanting to hunt Mar 13, 2013 | 9:14Gun safety is important if we want to use guns properly in the territory and keep everyone out of harm's way. Passing a gun safety course is also the law. However, it's not always easy to convince Crees that the courses are something worthwhile. Jean Baptiste Loon, special project co-ordinator with the Cree Trappers Association. Joshua Loon spoke with him to find out more.
Mar 8, 2013 | 16:04Winschgaoug Eastmain residents prepare for local journey AudioWinschgaoug Eastmain residents prepare for local journey Mar 8, 2013 | 16:04Eastmain's local Journey gets underway on February 25. A group of youth along with guides will be trekking on foot out on the land for 2 weeks. Jamie Moses is no stranger to this kind of journey. He has participated in many journeys in his community. Betsy Longchap spoke with him to get the details.
Mar 1, 2013 | 13:08Qulliq SPOT Devices AudioQulliq SPOT Devices Mar 1, 2013 | 13:08How effective are SPOT devices? That question was raised by Tununiq MLA, Joe Enook, in Nunavut’s Legislature. Here’s the discussion. (INUK)
Mar 1, 2013 | 5:54Winschgaoug Nishiyuu journey grows into spiritual journey (English) AudioWinschgaoug Nishiyuu journey grows into spiritual journey (English) Mar 1, 2013 | 5:54Every day, the young people on the Journey of Nishiyuu are taking steps towards Ottawa. Since mid-January, a growing group of Cree youth has been walking in support of Idle No More. The original idea was to deepen their links to the culture and the environment. But as Melissa Natachequan found out, the walk is inspiring and healing many along the way.
Feb 28, 2013 | 7:47Qulliq Nunavut 2013-2014 Budget AudioQulliq Nunavut 2013-2014 Budget Feb 28, 2013 | 7:47Nunavut’s 2013-2014 budget has been announced. Finance Minister, Keith Peterson, presented it in the legislative assembly. Host Abe Tagalik spoke with CBC’s Kowisa Arlooktoo to get the highlights. (INUK)
Feb 28, 2013 | 6:40Winschgaoug Mistissini council responds to petition AudioWinschgaoug Mistissini council responds to petition Feb 28, 2013 | 6:40The 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. The Mistissini band council discussed the petition on February 26 and decided to move forward with the suggestion. Joshua Loon spoke with Deputy Chief John S. Matoush.
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