Tag: Absenteeism

Skipping our future

August 21, 2015  •  By  •  Categories: ,  •  Tags: , , ,
Absenteeism among Cree students was a hot topic at this year’s Annual General Assembly in Oujé-Bougoumou. The rates have dropped but still remain high at 19%. Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come said this would always be an issue, “because … the School Board (and the leadership) can only do so ... read more ››

2nd Annual Burnt Church Lobster Festival

August 24, 2001  •  By  •  Categories: ,  •  Tags: , , ,
Though the season may officially start on August 20 for Burnt Church residents, some are already on the waters in defiance of the DFO wishes. JJ Bear, communications officer of the Atlantic Congress of Chiefs, says he hopes there will be no confrontations like last year. Bear said, “the DFO ... read more ››