In the early 1950s, 22-year-old Mitiarjuk Nappaaluk began compiling Inuktitut phrases as a language guide for missionaries. She then created fictional characters and began imagining their lives during a period of profound change. Those stories would eventually become Sanaaq, the first novel written in Inuktitut syllabics in Canada. This story is also available in French and Inuktitut.
Powers, Ronald Cyr
(June 7, 1936 – May 14, 2023)
Peacefully in Stittsville with family by his side.
Survived by his wife for 65 years Helene Powers (nee Hill), children Louise, Andrée, Philip (Tiffany) and Robert (Linda). Proud grandpa of Allyson Wagorn, Nicki and Molly Jarvis, Olivia Powers
Bill Namagoose, a member of the Waskaganish Cree First Nation, was honoured Thursday for his 'significant contributions to the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee and to the advancement of Indigenous rights across the country.'
A special tribute is happening Friday and Saturday in the northern Quebec Cree community of Chisasibi to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fort George Rockers, a band credited with laying the groundwork for a thriving music scene in Quebec Cree communities.