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CONTENTS EDITORIAL

Lights at the end of the tunnel?

NEWS

The art of healing

Learning from the lessons

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FEATURES

Healing with clay

Love in the time of Covid

Renewed mandate

PUZZLES T&B

Politics

What to do on a Covid Valentineâ€™s Day

Eeyou Istchee enforces travel ban

IN BRIEF

Wellness program helps turn addiction into creativity

Stop killing poor people

Derrick Neeposh re-elected president

Photo by Richard Lawson

Editorial

Lights at the end of the tunnel? by Will Nicholls

t’s been a long year, a sad and dangerous year. Covid-19 has played hell with just about every aspect of our lives. Then we see the lights shining at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, the tunnel seems to be getting longer instead of shorter. Pfizer Canada is saying that large supplies of their vaccine will not be delivered as soon as promised. The cherry on top of this bitter sundae is that they are also asking the Canadian government for tax breaks. It might seem a bit paranoid to suspect a touch of blackmail surrounding the two points. It’s not difficult to understand however that smaller, slower deliveries ensure that the virus continues to spread, also ensuring governments are more desperate to pay whatever they ask. Of course, a responsible company such as Pfizer wouldn’t stoop so low to make a few more dollars, would they? Let’s be clear about Pfizer’s request for tax breaks. Their application for tax relief was delivered on November 21, 2020. In their submission to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, the pharmaceutical giant asked for an increase to the Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit, which would decrease their federal corporate income tax rate. They also want tax credits that are now only available to Canadian-controlled private corporations to be accessible to multinational enterprises such as theirs. A few other tax relief ideas were included in such a way as to create what Pfizer sees as a “fair, clear predictable” tax system within Canada. Pfizer also said that without a “fertile and hospitable environment” Canada may

lose out to other countries. Other countries are apparently competing to invest in a strong pharmaceutical presence and are implementing tax policies to make that happen. A possible brain drain was alluded to, as well, with the suggestion that production facilities may be moved to another country, which would mean the loss of well-paid and highly skilled jobs. It may just be a coincidence that Canada received no new doses in the last week in January, leaving human taxpayers in this country out in the cold. Pfizer Canada has said though that the temporary setbacks in the delivery schedule

would be fixed and they will make good on the shortages. Pfizer spokesperson Christina Antoniou claims that discussions with Canada concerning vaccines and tax relief are separate matters. Still, a person could wonder if the delivery shortages are a sign of corporate body language that just happens to be well-timed, coming just before the tabling of the federal budget. All we really know is that human bodies are paying the price of this baitand-switch routine. And it’s giving us all a little tunnel vision during this hard winter.

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by Ben Powless

Eeyou Istchee enforces travel ban

Covid outbreaks appear in several communities as mass vaccinations begin

s Covid-19 vaccination clinics began operating across Eeyou Istchee, an outbreak of infections pushed all nine communities back to Phase 1 of deconfinement. As of January 20, the Cree Health Board was reporting 62 active Covid cases in Eeyou Istchee, including at least two Elders, and a case in a community member living outside the territory. The outbreaks were believed to have begun with social gatherings in Chibougamou, Ouje-Bougoumou and Mistissini. Additional cases have been confirmed in Whapmagoostui and Chisasibi. The CHB’s contact tracing team was investigating 727 contacts and testing 597 people as of press time. Health officials said the threat was considered limited since the contact-tracing team had advised people to self-isolate. The health authority said in a statement that it is disappointing that “people are not cooperating with [health staff] or worse disrespecting them and cursing at them when the team is working so hard.” Cree leaders also announced that all non-essential travel between communities is now restricted and subject to the 14-day mandatory self-isolation. To prevent the spread and allow contact tracing to be completed, all communities are back to Phase 1 of deconfinement. This prohibits all gatherings, indoors or outdoors. Public buildings can be accessed only be appointment. Access to each community by non-members is allowed only for essential services. The CHB said that evidence pointed to Covid being spread in visits and private gatherings in homes and camps. The Cree School Board also suspended all in-class instruction until further notice. The only regions considered safe for travel were Region 10 (Nord-du-Québec), Region 17 (Nunavik) and Region 18 (Eeyou Istchee). Northern Ontario was moved to “unsafe” status as of January 12. Chibougamau is deemed safe for essential travel for residents of Mistissini, OujeBougoumou, Nemaska and Waswanipi. Travel to Mistissini, Ouje-Bougoumou,

Nemaska and Waswanipi is now unsafe for members of other communities. In Mistissini, Meechum L’Inter Marché manager Steve Rombotis said that the store reduced the number of clients allowed inside the store to 10, down from 25. The store is also limiting its hours from 8am-6pm and initiating a sign-in sheet and questionnaire for everyone entering. Rombotis said community members can check the store’s Facebook page for further changes that are expected. Cree leaders reminded community members that from January 9 to February 8, all regions of Quebec outside of Nunavik and Eeyou Istchee are subject to an 8pm-to-5am curfew. Non-respect of the curfew could result in fines up to $6,000 for those without a valid reason. Some Cree community members have already received $1,550 fines. With the curfew, only essential businesses may remain open, while restaurants may open only for take-out or delivery. The Moderna vaccine, which arrived in Quebec January 14, was distributed to all Cree communities on January 16, with vaccination programs beginning that day. Updated local vaccination schedules are available at creehealth.org/covid CHB chairperson Bertie Wapachee said the vaccines are not a quick fix. “We are lucky to have had this kind of leadership in the fight against the pandemic. Our success, however, comes from the collaboration, dedication and teamwork of our frontline people, as well as the willingness of our Nation to follow strict protocols,” he said. “The Cree Health Board has been working hard to prepare for this vaccination campaign, and we are grateful to be able to say: we are ready! I got vaccinated, and I encourage all our staff in the communities to do the same,” Wapachee added. Along with his wife and adult children, Grand Chief Abel Bosum was vaccinated in Ouje-Bougoumou in mid-January. “The Cree Nation Government has full confidence in our health and social services in Eeyou Istchee to deliver a

successful Covid vaccination campaign,” Bosum said in a statement. “Vaccination is an important first step toward being able to finally put this pandemic behind us as a Nation. We would like to thank frontline and emergency workers as well as community members who have sacrificed important events and activities for the well-being of their loved ones and neighbours.” The CHB emphasized that the vaccinations did not mean the end of health measures as it may take months to immunize all members, meaning measures like physical distancing and wearing masks are still required. After the first week of the campaign, 4,363 people had received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine across all nine communities, with 1,360 doses delivered in Mistissini alone. The CHB said that the vaccine becomes effective between 72 hours and two weeks after the shot to achieve a 94% protection rate. A second dose is required to ensure long-term protection. The CHB confirmed that doses would be available for anyone over 18. As the curfew began across Quebec, Premier François Legault called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ban all non-essential international travel. Quebec has seen its daily case count decline from over 3,000 to under 2,000 since the latest lockdown began after Christmas. Nonetheless, more than 50 people were dying each day from the virus. Across Canada, there were nearly 720,000 cases confirmed, with recent highs of over 8,000 new cases a day, as the death total reached 18,265. Meanwhile over 684,000 vaccine doses were distributed nationally, even with news that Pfizer was slowing down production of its vaccine to accommodate upgrades in its manufacturing process. That slowdown pushed back Quebec’s short-term vaccination goals but was not expected to affect vaccine distribution in Eeyou Istchee, which is using a different vaccine from Moderna.

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Hope Atsynia from Wemindji in her Secondary IV History class

Learning from

the lessons by Patrick Quinn

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he Cree School Board (CSB) is delaying the resumption of in-person instruction following the Christmas break because of the Covid-19 outbreak in several communities. All schools have moved to higher alert levels with accompanying preventative public-health measures. As of January 20, the inland communities of Ouje-Bougoumou, Mistissini, Waswanipi and Nemaska were in Scenario C, meaning all students there will be learning online. “We’re consulting with public health regularly to see if we should adjust the scenarios before returning to in-person instruction,” said Kim Quinn, CSB director of school operations. “We didn’t see a need to do anything boardwide at this time, but we’ll see as things move forward how to best support our teachers and students.” Three scenarios were developed in accordance with Ministry of Education guidelines in September to help schools plan the type of instruction, activities and support services they can safely provide. Fortunately, schools were able to maintain in-person instruction under Scenario A during the fall, as staff were gradually trained in online-teaching methods. Each school had post-Christmas plans to allocate available staff while returning teachers completed their mandatory two-week self-isolation. They also developed distance-learning packages to prepare for a changing situation. Staff at Scenario C schools received additional training and support for online and blended learning to ensure lessons can begin January 25. “We provided a professional development website for all teachers and principals who might need some information on different areas,” said CSB Education Services Director Cynthia House. “We have subject-specific resources and a lot of digital skills, so it’s easily accessible for them. We put a lot information about self-care, and how they can manage their mental health.” In addition to more than 100 training videos, teachers received instruction on working with Microsoft Teams,

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Cree School Board preparations for renewed pandemic protocols aids in shift to distance learning the platform used for online classrooms. While some teachers are already using the program, adapting to the new technology will take time for most staff. “We’re going to learn as we go,” Quinn told the Nation. “The teachers will keep making adjustments to see what time frame works best for different ages. For example, younger students won’t have as much time online as Sec 4 and 5 will – the ministry sets guidelines for all of that.” Students and their families were surveyed in the fall to determine their technology needs. It was understood last spring that student readiness for online learning varied widely, but this mode of instruction is now becoming an accepted fact of life. As a result, Quinn says that more laptops are on order for Sec 4 and 5 students, while those without wifi at home may receive their lessons on USB keys. The CSB’s sudden leap into online learning last April came with growing pains, but teachers were excited to integrate more technology for classes this year. As schools complete their first term February 5, online learning is now an accepted resource that may become a regular post-pandemic classroom feature. As distance learning is a challenge for many, Quinn suggests practicing computer functions as a family – for instance, getting comfortable with the camera, mute button and being online. Experts recommend a personalized space dedicated to learning, ideally a quiet environment

with an adult or older sibling available to provide support when necessary. Setting a routine helps children stay on task – younger ones may require further explanation about what is expected of them. To minimize the isolating effects of distance learning, encourage virtual socializing while taking breaks to get outside for physical exercise and fun.

“We’re much more adaptable than I think we realized we were.” - Kim Quinn, CSB director of school operations

“I would like to encourage families to help each other with online learning,” said House. “It’s essential for them to attend these sessions – we cannot simply ignore education when this is going on. There are a lot of issues with learning gaps across the province. I know it must

be hard for many parents, but we need to keep at it for the good of students.” Although extracurricular activities are currently suspended, Scenario B schools still have certain activities. To minimize risk, students are kept within their respective groups. If groups come together, students must wear masks and stay two metres apart. Elephant Thoughts, which provides tutoring services for the CSB, had been delivering science engagement activities for stable groups in elementary schools in Chisasibi and Mistissini before Christmas. Learning-enrichment provider Youth Fusion also worked with students in six communities. “It’s a little more restrictive and the schools have to determine where the programming can happen following the same measures,” explained Quinn. “All our partners are looking to be online in some way so they can continue... keeping in mind the scenarios they’re in and health and safety.” At press time, health protocols were still being discussed – the CSB cautions that measures in schools are subject to change. The board is thankful for patience and open-mindedness on the part of both students and parents. “I commend our teachers, leadership and families,” Quinn said. “We’re managing change as this evolves. Looking back to the resilience of students in the spring, we still see that at all levels. We’re much more adaptable than I think we realized we were.”

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First in Creating Opportunities

In Brief Biden rejects Keystone XL On his first day as US president, Joe Biden signed an executive order blocking TC Energy’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Originally proposed in 2010, the $8 billion pipeline was rejected by former President Barack Obama in 2015, before being restored by former President Donald Trump in 2017. The project, which would have seen bitumen oil shipped from the Alberta tar sands to refineries in Illinois and Texas, was opposed by Indigenous communities, environmentalists, local farmers, and other groups. “I’m proud of today’s executive actions, and I’m going to start by keeping the promises I made to the American people,” Biden said, alluding to his campaign pledge to cancel the project. Judith LeBlanc, director of the Native Organizers Alliance, a group opposed the project, stated: “President Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline permit is critical to upholding tribal sovereignty and protecting the rights and health of Native peoples. While we know our fight doesn’t end with today’s critical action by the president, this is an important step.” Alberta, under the United Conservative government of

Premier Jason Kenney, invested $1.5 billion in the project, which is also supported by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The project was slated to carry 830,000 barrels a day of crude if completed. President Biden also moved to rejoin the Paris Agreement on climate change.

his death due to a Covid-19 outbreak. Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said the death could have been avoided. Both he and Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante called on Premier François Legault to be more accommodating with the city’s homeless population.

In Brief

line from Quebec through Maine to Massachusetts received federal presidential approval on January 15, the same day that the United States Court of Appeal issued an injunction stopping construction on a portion of the project in the US. The project is opposed in the US by environmental

Over 15,000 people have signed a petition to exempt homeless people from potential fines due to the curfew Homeless man’s death sparks outcry A homeless Innu man was discovered dead January 17 in Montreal in a portable toilet near a local homeless shelter. Raphaël André, 51, was originally from the community of Matimekush-Lac John in Schefferville, Quebec. The Quebec coroner was investigating the death after the police ruled it not criminal. André was known to workers at the Open Door shelter, where he was provided with food, clothing and a place to shower. However, the shelter was forced to close at 9:30 pm the night of

Quebec recently implemented a pandemic-related curfew between 8 pm and 5 am, and André was facing a potential fine if found outdoors by police. Over 15,000 people have signed a petition to exempt homeless people from potential fines due to the curfew. Premier François Legault defended the policy by saying that if homeless people were exempt from the curfew it would encourage others to break the rules.

Hydro-Québec project challenged A Hydro-Québec project to build an electric transmission

groups including the Sierra Club, and in Canada by the Indigenous communities of Pessamit, Wemotaci, Pikogan, Lac Simon and Kitcisakik, calling themselves the Innu-AtikamekwAnishnabeg Coalition. The presidential permit came just a few days before former President Donald Trump was to be replaced by President-elect Joe Biden. The Innu-AtikamekwAnishnabeg Coalition said in a statement that 36% of the electricity to be sold was illegitimately produced from “territories that continue to be ransacked.” The project would carry 1,200 megawatts of power when completed, providing 9.45 terawatt-hours to Massachusetts and 500,000 megawatt-hours over a 20-year period. However, the project so far has failed to obtain required permits from Quebec and Canadian authorities.

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Features

healing with clay by Ramelle Mair

Waskaganish hosts a successful wellness program despite pandemic

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Photos by Richard Lawson

he Covid-19 pandemic is hardest on the most vulnerable, especially people with addictions. AA and NA meetings in church basements have been canceled, treatment facilities have closed their doors and health units have reduced their services. But one community in Eeyou Istchee was able to operate its treatment program – Waskaganish. Nina Diamond, the director of the Waskaganish Wellness Society, couldn’t be prouder of this achievement. “I have proven that during a pandemic no one needs to close their doors to healing,” Diamond said. The Traditional Mobile program is a five-week program for those suffering from combined trauma and addiction or substance-abuse issues. It is a cultural and land-based program that conducts workshops and counselling in the Cree language and offers traditional foods. “This mobile gives back the positivity of their identity and gives the tools to heal,” Diamond explained. “You’re healing at home. This program’s keys to success are land-based, mother tongue and having traditional food.” The original retreat was to take place on Nuuskanch Island that has fully equipped cabins and communal facilities. However, a delay in receiving the green light from Health Canada meant this location was off limits due to its location. Fall weather meant boat travel to the island was too dangerous. That’s when Diamond started to look for a location in Waskaganish. She came across Kilometre 48 where the Stephens family were building a fishing camp and agreed to let the Wellness Society use their land for the program. “I am forever grateful to tallyman Allan Georgekish and the Stephens family who let us run the program on their land,” said Diamond. Her staff got to work building five cabins while a main communal hall was extended for the kitchen and meeting place. Richard Lawson, who was part of the program team, commented on this achievement. “What amazed me the most was how they scrambled organizationally and made this happen,” he enthused. “The first time I went

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to the camp, the cabins were barely built. They managed to get the cabins built and hire cooks, drivers, security and counsellors. It’s difficult in the best of times, but during the Covid pandemic, this is an amazing feat. Nina was determined to make the wellness retreat happen and wouldn’t take no for an answer.” Treatment director Darryl Cupples of Kahnawake self-isolated for one month due to Covid protocols. “Because Waskaganish is a northern community and has measures in place before anyone can enter it, I self-isolated here at my house for two weeks and then in Amos for another two weeks,” explained Cupples. “The other great person we had was Dennis Windigo,” said Diamond. Windigo is a Cree trauma therapist who remained in Eeyou Istchee once the pandemic hit. Traditionally, the mobile program offers painting or beading as an art-based therapeutic activity. Another first was accomplished this session in the offering of ceramics using locally sourced clay as a therapeutic exercise led by Lawson and Neil Diamond. Cupples saw the benefits. “It was great to have them come in to teach about creating with the clay, where the clay was extracted and the process,” he observed. “The clients took to it and enjoyed it very much.” Lawson and Neil Diamond had spent the previous summer digging, processing and testing clay from nearby Nuuskan Island as part of a Canada Council research grant. Connecting the Wellness clients to the land through the process of digging and sourcing clay was meant to be a part of the program, but Covid affected that too. “Originally, we were going to dig the clay with the participants, but we had to process the clay ourselves,” explained Lawson. “We got clay from the water intake a few kilometres up the Rupert River and used that in combination with James Bay tidal clay.” Geraldine Wapachee, 21, felt an immediate affinity for working with clay. “It was interesting doing pottery because that was the first time I ever did it. It was fun learning all about it. It was really calming too. I didn’t know it was a hobby to make pottery. I didn’t even know that clay was made from mud!” Wapachee is most proud of a ceramic piece that was inspired by her daughter, Isabeth. “I made a heart out of my daughter’s full name. I added her date of birth and wrote ‘from Mom’ and ‘xoxo’.” That’s a common theme, noted Cupples. “You see the clients focusing and working on their art and

making messages for their loved ones. It’s something they would never think about doing, when they’re out there using,” he remarked. Wapachee felt encouraged by Lawson and on-site counsellors observing her motivation to create pottery. “One of the counsellors said that she could see I was interested in doing pottery. It got me thinking that I should finish my high school, then go to pottery school and then work as a pottery teacher.” “We always discover artists when the clients find themselves in their healing. And it gives them an incentive to keep their journey going strong,” said Nina Diamond.” As for Cupples, he created a piece that he thinks might shake up local historians. “I made a piece for my daughter, and Richard was impressed because it’s not very symmetrical. I used blueberries for colouring, wood, and Mohawk designs. It looks like a 300-year-old piece. I said, ‘I’m going to bury it where they’re doing an archaeological dig’ and I’ll let them find it. There’s proof we were here,” he laughed. More seriously, Cupples hopes other communities will discover the Waskaganish Wellness program and emulate its success. “We’re seeing an increase in the use of opioids, alcohol, other drugs like meth, cocaine, speed... and then there’s Covid,” he emphasized. “A lot of people are feeling depressed, or they don’t feel they have people for them, so they continue to increase their amounts of drugs. Given that we were able to put on a treatment program, I hope that other communities see that this can happen in their own communities. So that we’re able to continue to address these issues.” Three months after completing the program, Wapachee is still sober. “I’m doing good. Some days I have temptations, but it’s not worth it. When I get in trouble, I want to drink. It’s dumb if I start to drink because I might lose my daughter again and I don’t want that.” And the experience still resonates with her. “During the program, we would start the day with the open circle and say the serenity prayer. When I got back to Waskaganish to see my auntie, she gave me the prayer. I keep it in my room and it’s hanging on my wall. When I look it at, I miss the treatment, I miss the people, I miss starting the fire. It was really a good experience. I wish other people would go there too. It’s really helpful to let my people know that they’re not alone in what they’re going through.” Meanwhile, Nina Diamond is organizing another Wellness retreat for youth in Waskaganish this summer. “It’s already a lot of work, especially a lot of team work to get a program going, but with pandemic measures it’s twice as hard,” she mused. “I always thought anything is possible and now I know it is.” www.nationnews.ca January 29, 2021

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Confinement in Québec A confinement and a curfew are in effect across Québec from January 9 to February 8, 2021, inclusively,* with the exception of the Cree Territory of James Bay and Nunavik. These measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus and protect the population, which includes seniors, at-risk individuals and healthcare workers.

THE CONFINEMENT AT A GLANCE Gatherings are prohibited • Private indoor and outdoor gatherings at homes and cottages are prohibited.

• There are a few exceptions: - One visitor from another address for people living alone (ideally, always the same person to limit social contacts) - One informal caregiver - Individuals offering services or support - Labourers for planned work

Travel is not recommended • Travel between cities or regions is not recommended

(except for essential travel for students, workers, shared custody and freight transportation).

Sports and recreational activities with members of the same household only

Commercial establishments open for essential goods only • Non-priority businesses must close until the end of the confinement. Businesses authorized to continue their activities must offer only essential goods and services.

• Curbside pickup is still allowed. Products can be purchased online and delivered or picked up on site without entering the premises, in accordance with the health recommendations.

• Restaurant dining rooms remain closed. Delivery, takeout and drivethrough orders are permitted. Only delivery will be possible during the curfew.

• To comply with the 8 p.m. curfew, all businesses must close their doors no later than 7:30 p.m.

• Exceptionally, during the curfew, pharmacies and service stations

will remain open on the same schedule as usual. Pharmacies will only be allowed to sell medication and essential products such as pharmaceutical, hygiene and cleaning products. Service stations will only be allowed to sell food, non-alcoholic drinks, fuel and products for road vehicles. In other words, service stations are not authorized to sell tobacco or alcohol products during the curfew.

Mandatory teleworking and reduced activities

• Sports and recreational activities must be limited to members of

• Teleworking is mandatory for people who work in office buildings. • In the manufacturing and construction sectors, activities must

• An exception is also permitted for individuals who live alone, who

Visit Québec.ca/en/confinement for more information about the measures in force.

the same household. Activities such as walking, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing are permitted, provided they are carried out individually or with members of the same household, and that the curfew is respected. may carry out an activity with another individual (ideally, always the same person). In this case, a minimum distance of two metres must be maintained at all times.

be reduced to a minimum to meet commitments. Teleworking is mandatory when possible and shifts must be adjusted to limit the staff present at any time on production and construction sites.

THE CURFEW AT A GLANCE Stay home from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. During the confinement, a curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Quebecers must not leave their homes or property during this period, save for the exceptions below.

Valid exceptions • A person whose presence is required at

their place of work or who is transporting goods needed for the ongoing activities of their business.

• A person who is going to a pharmacy

to obtain medication or pharmaceutical, hygiene or cleaning products.

• A person who must go to or return from •

a hospital, a clinic, or a dentist’s or optometrist’s office. A person who must visit a sick or injured relative.

• A student who must attend an in-person evening class or go to a laboratory in a recognized school.

• A parent who must accompany their child/ children to the home of the other parent who has custody of them.

• A person who is going to take an interregional or inter-provincial bus, train or plane to their final destination.

• A person who must take their dog out to do its business, within a radius of no more than one kilometre from their place of residence.

• A person who must travel in order to comply

with a court judgment, to respond to a summons to appear before a court, or to exercise custody or access rights as a parent.

• A person who must accompany another

individual to a medical appointment if they are unable to drive themselves there.

• A parent who must accompany a sick child to the hospital.

• A person travelling to give blood at

Broader policing and fines for offenders • Police will continue to ensure compliance with health measures and can intervene when individuals are outside their homes during curfew hours.

• Offenders can face fines ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 if they are unable to adequately justify why they are outside the home. Young people 14 years of age and over are subject to a $500 fine.

To learn more about the curfew, visit Québec.ca/en/confinement.

a Héma-Québec donor centre.

• A person who must accompany another

person who requires assistance in one of the situations listed above (e.g. a parent who must drive an adolescent to their workplace).

Be there for yourself like you’re there for your loved ones The current situation may cause emotions that are distressful or difficult to handle. Experiencing an imbalance in various facets of everyday life is a normal reaction. Managing your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and relationships with others may become more challenging. While most people will adapt to the situation, it is important that you listen to your needs. Take the necessary steps to get help if you need it. There are solutions. Visit Québec.ca/gettingbetter to learn more.

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*This article contains information valid as of January 12, 2021. For the most up-to-date information, visit Québec.ca/en/confinement.

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Seven date-night suggestions for an exceptional Valentineâ€™s Day by Ben Powless

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t’s been nearly a year that this pandemic has upended most of our lives, and hopefully this will be the first and only Valentine’s Day under these exceptional circumstances. That said, there are still ways to express our love without going out. With that in mind, the Nation has prepared a few ideas to help celebrate – even remotely – and to spread some much-needed love this February 14.

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For a classic romantic night, you may already have nearly everything you need at home, or with a few simple purchases. Consider planning a full night for relaxation and pampering each other. A nice bubble bath, face masks, aromatherapy oils, some nice music, even candles for a well-deserved massage (you can even watch tutorials on YouTube together) – any or all of these can help make the night as special and intimate as any we had before the term “social distancing” became a part of our vocabulary.

Netflix and chill Maybe you want a more laid-back night just relaxing. You can still plan for a memorable experience trying to recreate the big theatre experience. If you have a projector, this would be a great excuse to bring it out. Why not buy some popcorn, some snacks, and some pop, or even a bottle of wine, and spend the night snuggled up watching your favourite movies? You can even enhance the mood with some nice candles.

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For more of a retro experience, consider a cozy night in playing some classic games. This could be a chance to dust off some games you haven’t played in a while – Jenga, Sorry, Uno, cribbage, Scrabble are still as fun as ever. Or maybe this is a good excuse to buy some new games: consider newer releases available for purchase online such as Pandemic, Ticket to Ride, Exploding Kittens, or Carcassonne. There are even options for adult-themed board games if that’s your thing. Or if your partnership is strengthened by completing puzzles together, websites like photobookcanada.com will allow you to create a custom puzzle from any photo you choose – another nice way to immortalize a special moment.

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Thereâ€™s no better excuse for snuggling up together than enjoying a brisk night outside. If the weather is in your favour, you could plan a walk under the stars, and think about having a fire out in the cool weather. Bring a cozy blanket, a nice drink, and keep it old school.

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For more outgoing couples, how about turning your house into a karaoke bar? If you’ve got a smart TV or a way to connect speakers to a laptop or your phone, you’ll find that there are tons of karaoke songs available on YouTube and other streaming sites. You can even join paid subscriber sites with catalogues of thousands of songs. What better way to let loose than with a few drinks and a singalong to your favourite tunes?

Netflix and chill Not one for expressing your eternal and everlasting love? Well, it’s 2021, which means you can pay for a favourite celebrity to deliver that message for you. Website cameo. com will connect you with your favourite celebrities – for a price – who will record a personalized message for you. The website features actors like Tommy Chong, Carole Baskins, Jerry Springer, stars from The Office; musicians like Ice-T and Melissa Etheridge; even athletes from Jose Canseco to Floyd Mayweather. Not all of them come cheap – prices range from just a few dollars to hundreds for the most popular celebrities – but you can definitely find someone within your budget to deliver an unexpected and truly memorable message of love that will be cherished forever.

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Are you celebrating Valentine’s Day remotely this year? More than ever before, couples have had to deal with the challenges of long-distance relationships during this pandemic. Fortunately, we have more ways to stay intimately connected. One option is to make plans for a fun and romantic movie night online. Websites like Watch Together (w2g.tv) and Netflix Party (netflixparty.com) let you sync-up movies from popular streaming sites like YouTube and Netflix to be able to watch together and enjoy a chat feature. Or you can use another app like Zoom or FaceTime to have a video call at the same time for a closer connection.

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Renewed mandate Derrick Neeposh re-elected president of CREECO and Board of Compensation by Patrick Quinn

s the new year brings hope for an end to the pandemic, Cree Regional Economic Enterprises Company (CREECO) is focused on supporting the recovery plans of its subsidiaries while continuing to expand opportunities.

The CMEB Aims to • Assist the Crees in accessing mineral exploration opportunities. • Facilitate the development of mineral exploration enterprises with Cree entrepreneurship. • Help encourage the Crees and Cree enterprises to beneﬁt from Quebec’s regular funding programs as well as other provincial assistance allocated to mineral exploration activities. • Act as the main intermediary between offers and demands of services made to Cree enterprises in matters relating to mineral exploration. THE CREE MINERAL EXPLORATION BOARD 21 Hilltop, P.O. Box 150 Wemindji, QC J0M 1L0 T: 819-978-0264 x327

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“The challenges we faced at the onset of the pandemic are spilling over into the new year, but we want to make sure that the impacts are minimal, and the opportunities are still there,” said president Derrick Neeposh. “When you look at CREECO as a parent company, you want to make sure all your companies are at a level of performance that ensures they’re not going to go under.” Neeposh was recently re-elected to a second two-year term as chairman and president of the corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cree Nation Government that acts through the Board of Compensation (BoC). This year, the election was held virtually for the first time, with an independent lawyer present to certify the process. “There was a neutral third party to ensure the election was done in a fair and transparent manner,” Neeposh told the Nation. “Our IT department did an excellent job. There were technical difficulties at the beginning of the nomination process, but the lawyer gave assurance to the board members their votes were properly recorded.” While working virtually has certainly made CREECO’s business networking

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more challenging, it has also proven advantageous at times, such as a recent information session conducted with the Gwich’in First Nation in the Yukon. Neeposh said they are often contacted by other First Nations, providing inspiration and advice as they explain who they are and how they came to be. “It’s good to be sought after, in terms of reputation and the experience we bring to the table,” said Neeposh. “A lot of continuous effort needs to be put towards that. The more we’re out there, the more benefit we can bring to our companies.” One example of this outreach is a recent business opportunity at a mine in Geraldton, at the Long Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario. Although this bid was unsuccessful, the experience expanded CREECO’s network and negotiating capabilities. Success came close to home in December with the announcement that CREECO and the BoC acquired full ownership of the Quality Inn in Val-d’Or. Since opening 10 years ago in a partnership with the city’s former mayor Fernand Trahan, the hotel has won numerous

awards and become a mainstay of the region’s tourism industry. “When we saw the opportunity to start buying out the shares, we jumped on it immediately,” explained Neeposh. “We wanted to make sure the purchase was fair and not exaggerated. We’re very glad it transpired the way it did. Getting it done before Christmas was also very positive – it was a rough year for everyone, and we felt the timing was right.” Capital projects have been hardest hit by the economic slowdown, but each company is adapting as best it can. For example, since the reopening of mines, Gestion ADC has been very active in ensuring the safety of employees, educating workplaces about sanitization measures and updating their product offerings to include personal protective equipment. “The major impact would be more on the construction side of things,” stated Neeposh. “Our construction industry has been semi-idle while the capital projects they’ve been working on have been put on hold. Some of the other companies have continued to move forward – Air Creebec is performing quite well.” Although restrictions in passenger travel have obviously impacted the airline, its charter flights have continued in both Quebec and Ontario, particularly for local health boards. These kinds of challenges were to be discussed in a late-January planning session among all CREECO subsidiaries. “I think a lot of the discussion will be around recovery,” Neeposh said. “We’re questioning them on their major chal-

lenges, given the past year, and how are we going to adapt in the new fiscal year. We can’t be overly optimistic about when things will return to normal – a lot of it will be adjusting to the new normal.” As Neeposh begins his second term, his priority is building collaborative relationships among all Cree entities. “We’re supporting each other and leaning towards having more discussions with our Cree entities, seeking out support for them rather than them approaching us only for business,” Neeposh said. “This pandemic has been felt across every organization and I think maintaining a strong relationship with our fellow entities is going to be of prime importance.” The relationship between CREECO and the Cree Development Corporation (CDC) has not always been cordial, with

“It’s good to be sought after, in terms of reputation and the experience we bring to the table” - Derrick Neeposh

disagreements over who should manage compensation funds. Some suggest CREECO should be dissolved to minimize competition between regional and local businesses. However, Neeposh said meetings with CDC president Davey Bobbish have established an understanding that they should be working together, not against each other, so that the benefits of the Paix des Braves agreement are felt widely across the Cree Nation. “We’re not going back to the days where CREECO is going to be dissolved in the Cree Development Corporation,” asserted Neeposh. “The announcement of the Grande Alliance gave way for the CDC to put its foot forward towards largescale commercial projects. We’re getting ready for the work that comes with that – I think that creates a new positive spin.” As CREECO continues to navigate these uncertain times, Neeposh is thankful for the support of his family and CREECO and the BoC’s board of directors’ continued confidence in his abilities. And he remains hopeful. “I want to encourage everyone this will not last forever,” Neeposh said. “We’ll get out of this together – that’s the message we’ve been relaying to all our employees. The more we stick together, it gives us more opportunity to come out of this a stronger nation.”

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Puzzles Crossword ACROSS 1 Happy as a ___ 5 Coffee concoction 10 Question starter 14 Direction at sea 15 Cupid's projectile 16 Eagle's roost (var.) 17 Sit for a photo 18 Factory feature 20 Well-kept, to a sailor 22 To the point 23 Studio stand 24 Wise teacher 26 Baseball deal 28 Potential lifesaver 32 Mudbath locale 34 Out of shape? 36 Hard to come by 37 Sight starter 39 Parade proudly 41 Sign of sadness 42 Egg on 44 One more time 46 Monet's forte 47 Vegetable skinner 48 Disneyland shuttles 50 Eventually 53 Out, in a way 56 Metamorphosed insect 59 Put on a front 61 Worsen 63 Castle surround 64 Black cat, to some 65 Race official 66 Cough (up)

ere’s another edition of the Nation’s puzzle page. Try your hand at Sudoku or Str8ts or our Crossword, or better yet, solve all three and send us a photo! As always, the answers from last issue are here for you to check your work. Happy hunting.

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How to beat Str8ts – Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black squares into compartments. These need to be filled in with numbers that complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to The solutions will be published here in the next issue. see how ‘straights’ are formed.

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Tea Bannock Stop killing poor people by Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash

eing stuck in Waswanipi because of the pandemic has its benefits. I travel less and I rest more. I’ve begun playing chess. I even started a podcast with my journalist friend Jenn Jefferys. All I needed was a decent microphone and a Zencastr subscription. We featured Christopher Curtis in a recent episode. Chris is a former Montreal Gazette journalist who left that job last year – one of the increasingly rare, and unionized, full-time positions left in mainstream journalism – to start The Rover, a crowdfunded newsletter that brings you “stories the government doesn’t want you to read”. It’s a neat project, and a brave move. A familiar face to the Indigenous community in Montreal, Chris is an incredible investigative reporter who shines a bright light on human rights violations in Quebec. For our podcast episode we discussed a topic that hits home for me – homelessness. A few years ago, I struggled with what is called hidden homelessness. People living in this situation don’t show up in statistics because they are less visible than those who spend most of their time on the streets or in shelters. I lived on my friends’ couches and at other insecure accommodations for months with not enough money to feed myself properly. During the podcast Chris told us that, because of the pandemic, day shelters

and other resources for the houseless community are closed. Day shelters were a good way to keep track of individuals, especially Indigenous women, he noted. But that has changed. “Now that day shelters are closed, people are disappearing,” he observed. “We don’t know if they’re dead, if they had Covid-19, or if they’re hospitalized.” On top of that, people who live with addictions are often denied a bed and other resources solely because they use. It doesn’t make sense. Getting sober without a stable roof above one’s head or medical assistance is next to impossible. Refusing to provide shelter and social housing to people in precarious situations shows that governments intentionally keep poor people… well, poor. I still can’t believe that the idea that housing is a basic human right is considered radical. When Premier François Legault announced Quebec’s 8pm-to-5am curfew in early January, many organizations told him it shouldn’t include homeless people. Imposing fines up to $6,000 on penniless people for not being home after 8pm – even though they have no home to go to – is nothing less than cruelty. Some shelters are closed, and most of those that remain open are at full capacity. As well, many homeless folks are reluctant to sleep in shelters because they don’t want to catch Covid-19 given

that there are frequent outbreaks in this community. As the pandemic and other issues have demonstrated, however, Legault’s government is not known for its common sense. And in this case, once again, they chose not to listen to stakeholders. While it has not been shown to have saved lives, Legault’s curfew decree is the clear cause of at least one death. The victim, Raphaël André of Matimekush, froze to death in Montreal while trying to hide from police after curfew. And this, only feet away from a shelter, Open Door, which is usually open 24/7, but must now close at 9:30pm due to the curfew restrictions. Legault’s reaction to this tragedy? We can’t loosen the rules because some people might pretend to be homeless. Much better to let people die, obviously. This pandemic exacerbates everything that is wrong in our politics. After letting the elderly die of Covid-19 in underfunded, low-waged, long-term care facilities, Legault’s government is willingly sacrificing lives in the homeless community – to which many Indigenous people belong. This government, and especially Premier Legault, should be held to account.

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Potential Regional Assessment of the St. Lawrence River Area Virtual Information Sessions and Engagement Activities What is happening? January 6, 2021 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous peoples to participate in virtual information sessions and other upcoming engagement activities related to the Potential Regional Assessment of the St. Lawrence River Area, located in Quebec. In July 2020, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wrote to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to request a regional assessment of the St. Lawrence River area. The Minister determined more information and engagement are needed before he can decide whether to proceed with a regional assessment. The Agency recognizes it is more challenging to undertake meaningful public and Indigenous engagement in light of the circumstances arising from COVID-19. The Agency continues to assess the situation, adjust consultation activities and provide flexibility as needed in order to prioritize the health and safety of all Canadians and conduct meaningful engagement with interested groups. Virtual Information Sessions The Agency will host virtual sessions to provide background information on regional assessments and give participants the chance to ask questions to Agency staff. The sessions will include initial discussions on whether there is a need for a regional assessment of the St. Lawrence River area, as well as the potential nature, objectives and outcomes of the assessment if it proceeds. • Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST (Session 1, French) • Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST (Session 2, English) • Monday, January 25, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST (Session 3, French) • Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST (Session 4, French) More information on how to attend a virtual information session is available by contacting the Agency at iaac.stlawrence-saintlaurent.aeic@canada.ca. Stay updated by following the Agency on Twitter: @IAAC_AEIC #StLawrenceRiver How else can I participate in engagement activities? In addition to the virtual information sessions, the Agency will organize online meetings and workshops with individuals, Indigenous peoples, and organizations that wish to participate in focused discussions on the potential regional assessment. To confirm your interest in these online activities and/or to add your name to the email distribution list, please contact iaac.stlawrence-saintlaurent.aeic@canada.ca. Feedback on the potential regional assessment can also be submitted online by visiting the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 80913). All input received will be published online. Written comments, in either official language, can be submitted until April 6, 2021. For more information on the Agency's privacy policies, consult the Privacy Notice on its website at canada.ca/iaac.

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