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New Illness. Traditional Healing.

Jan 14th 2010 - 3:26 am

In the last decade, Cree communities in northern Quebec have experienced a 150% increase in the numbers of people over twenty affected by type II diabetes, so that almost 20% of the population...

New fish mercury level information from Hydro Quebec confirms fish consumption precautions

Aug 13th 2010 - 3:55 pm

Devoted to the health and safety of the Cree in Eeyou Istchee, Cree Public Health is responding quickly with new information made available through Hydro Quebec on the quality of fish in the area....

A virtual walk for diabetes

Jul 7th 2010 - 8:06 pm

Eight years ago, Solomon Awashish walked 1400 km to raise awareness about diabetes in Eeyou Istchee. This year, he is embarking on a different kind of walk. This 'virtual walk' of 378 km will take...

Fighting the children’s disease that cannot be cured

Jul 6th 2010 - 3:45 am

After Annie Bearskin’s granddaughter died of Cree Leukoencephalopathy (CLE) in the late 1990s, she set out to learn more about the little-known disease. What she discovered was that CLE and another...

Walking for the General: Chisasibi announces memorial walk for diabetes awareness

Jun 14th 2010 - 3:45 am

Allen “the General” Neacappo was a beloved and cherished citizen of Chisasibi, well known for his love of walking. Now his name will be given to a community walk like those he so enjoyed. ...

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