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Helen Paavola, chief of the small community of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, flew into her homelands this week, finding nothing left but ashes. Not even the road bridges are left standing.

For Jonathan Shetush, chief of the Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam (ITUM) band council, July 10’s tripartite agreement with the provincial government of Quebec and the federal government marks the beginning of a new chapter, one where they will have the right to self-determine how they will care for their own children.

Although summer remains in full swing, it’s never too early to begin thinking about the future. Whether you’re entering your final year of CEGEP, entering grade 12, or thinking of going back to school after taking some time off, it is important that whatever avenue you decide to pursue is the right one for you.

With the recent federal government announcement of the imminent cleanup and return of the Old Radar Site in St. Remi to Kahnawake – over 160 acres and more than $1 million in cleanup money – it got us to thinking.

Kiona Akohseràke Deer was looking for a change in her life when she stumbled across an online post advertising Concordia University’s Kaié:ri Nikawerá:ke Indigenous Bridging Program, a pathway for Indigenous students to pursue undergraduate degrees with additional support and resources from the university.

As the rain poured in downtown Montreal on Canada Day this year, Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel had one message to share loud and clear: standing together as Indigenous people and allies is the way towards progress.

Decades ago, on a mission to pick up extra crispy fries, June Delisle drove her wheelchair on the side of the road, avoiding the valleys and cracks in the walkway. “Ha:ke, auntie Junie,” her great-niece Alana Atwin. “You’re going to get bumped - get on the sidewalk!”

This past year, Ratihén:te High School and Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School have taken big steps to expand Kanien’kehá:ka traditions and language lessons into the classroom.

The claim owner of a niobium mine in Oka has assembled a team of experts to explore the possibility of restoring the site and building an underground operation, but the company is already facing political resistance in its latest effort to try and bring the valuable metal to market.

The National Assembly of Quebec saw a flurry of activity last week as the provincial government raced to pass a backlog of nearly 20 bills before the end of the legislative session, leaving some high-profile proposals on the cutting room floor.