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Welcome to the 28th issue of Cree Tipaachimuwin.

Happy April Fool's Day. I hope you're basking in the spring season and slowly getting ready for Goose Break.

Catch up on all the buzz below!

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Vanna Blacksmith

What's New

• Mandy Gull-Masty resigns as grand chief, announces a run for Liberals
• Cree youth win regional science fair, will move on to compete in nationals
• Walkers arrive in Eastmain after 8-day journey
• and more

Photo submitted by Mandy Gull-Masty

Mandy Gull-Masty officially launched her campaign on April 1, 2025, as the Liberal candidate in Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou. She announced on March 27 that she would be stepping down as grand chief to jump into federal politics. 

Photo credit: Manuan Lafond/Lafond Photography & Design

The Cree Nation Youth Council winter journey started on March 18, 2025 in Waskaganish and arrived in Eastmain Eastmain on March 25. Kaitlynn Hester Moses helped with the departure.

Photo credit: Jade Duchesneau Bernier/Kativik Ilisarniliriniq

Errol Mianscum and Mark Petawabano from Voyageur Memorial High School in Mistissini were among 80 students from 21 Indigenous communities invited to present their science projects at the science fair held on March 18-20 in the twin Cree and Inuit communities of Whapmagoostui and Kuujjuaraapik. 

Photo submitted by Tim Whiskeychan

Waskaganish artist Tim Whiskeychan went to France for a week in March 2025 to show and teach his painting skills. He worked with students from two schools in Vitry-sur-Seine. He shared his experience with us.

We're officially hiring! CBC North Cree Unit Manager

CBC North's Cree Unit is recruiting a manager and the job posting is live!

Wanna be the boss of us? CBC is seeking candidates for the role of manager of the Cree Unit in Montreal. Does this sound like you? Or someone you know? Call or email us! We can fill you in on the details.

Apply by April 15 for the Cree Unit manager position.

Please contact Jaime Little, at jaime.little@cbc.ca, or apply through the job posting below.

Photo credit: Maamuitaau

Jeannie Pelletier is elected as the new chair of the Cree Board of Health, and talks about setting her agenda. Watch Season 42, episode 7 on CBC Gem. 

CBC North Cree program schedule

Listen on CBC Radio One or stream in CBC Listen
Winschgaoug – Weekdays 8 - 9 a.m
Eyou Dipajimoon – Weekdays 12 - 1 p.m

Watch on CBC Television or stream CBC Gem
Maamuitaau - Sundays 1PM on CBC Montreal & 3PM on CBC North
or stream on CBC Gem

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