By Colin McGregor The scene: the studio of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, downtown Montreal. The room vibrates to the energy of the artists here this evening. These are not classical ballet dancers, though. These are hip-hop artists. On this night, the international dance group ILL-Abilities […] See more
By François Bellemare Over the last five decades, Nunavik’s health care system has undeniably grown. But what of the health of the residents themselves? Have new preoccupations arisen? A report about two regional CLSCs, one in Aupaluk and one in Kangiqsualujjuaq, where those in charge […] See more
By Raymond Viger I worked in civil aviation for five years, as a pilot. The licences I carried meant that I had to be re-assessed every six months, through flight exams. It was a question of knowing if I had preserved my ability to fly […] See more
By François Bellemare There are lots of jobs in Inuit communities. And Inuit leaders deplore the small percentage of their own who occupy these jobs. They understand that they must intensify their efforts to reverse the trend. Mary Simon, Canada’s Governor General, argues that “Nunavik […] See more
By Colin McGregor “There are currently 347 reservations for this book at the library.” When I saw that email on my computer screen, I asked myself: “What sort of book would stir up that much interest in Quebec?” The reply: Ordures! Journal d’un vidangeur (Garbage! […] See more
In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8th as the UN Day for women’s rights and world peace. The theme colour for today’s International Women’s Day is purple. The theme for this year’s day is: “Gender equality today for […] See more
By François Bellemare Nestled in the heart of the Lesser Antilles, with only 75,000 inhabitants, Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is one of the smallest countries in the Americas. In the southern part of this island nation, the village of Soufrière […] See more
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