Savanna Craig

Montreal

Correspondent at APTN National News

Contributor at Freelance

Covering social movements, policing & more. Work in @AJEnglish @middleeasteye @TRTworld @thebreachmedia

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Articles

Innu Nations push Quebec in court to protect Woodland Caribou

1 week ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Two Innu Nations in northern Quebec say they’re not satisfied with how the provincial government is handling protections for Woodland Caribou herds. Both Essipit and Mashteuiatsh Nations say they’re pushing for a legal resolution. “Quebec right now is not doing much and it doesn’t look good in the near future,” said Michael Ross, director of development and territory for Essipit First Nation.
The candidates vying for Abitibi-Baie James-Nunavik-Eeyou

2 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

The riding of Abitibi-Baie James-Nunavik-Eeyou in Quebec encompasses several nations and Indigenous communities. It is currently held by the Bloc Quebecois. But a Cree grand chief is hoping to turn the riding Liberal red. “I worked closely with both levels of government, provincial, federal, and during the time that I was doing this job in my riding, I didn’t have a lot of connection with the person that’s elected, representing a huge territory, almost half of Quebec,” Mandy Gull-Masty.
New course launches in Inuktitut in Nunavik

3 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Students in Nunavik in sub-Arctic Quebec, will be able to stay at home rather than travelling south to continue their education in some courses. “Nunavik is the only Inuit region in Canada that doesn’t have a post-secondary institution,” says Phebe Bentley, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq School Board director of post-secondary student services.
Grand chief and chief in Kanehsatà:ke ousted after ethics report released

1 month ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Turmoil between the former grand chief Victor Bonspille and members of the band council came to a head when he and chief Valerie Bonspille were ousted by a Kanehsatà:ke First Nation Ethics Commission ruling. The Band Council held a press conference in Oka National Park on April 2, providing an opportunity to media to understand why the Ethics Commission had ruled to oust the two. The councillors said three points led to this decision by the commission.
There are concerns over Bill 84 in Quebec

1 month ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has questions about grouping First Nations people and Inuit in Quebec legislation that targets immigrants. Grand Chief Cody Diabo sent a formal letter to Quebec Premier Francois Legault detailing the council’s oppositition to Bill 84, and seeking clarification that First Nations and Inuit will not be included. He did not receive a response. The act respecting national integration was tabled in January of this year.
Survivors of forced sterilization hold first gathering to support healing

2 months ago | teaonews.co.nz | Savanna Craig

This article was first published by ATPN News. Survivors of forced sterilization came together in early March to heal collectively in Gatineau, Que. It’s the first time on a national scale that a meeting like this has taken place. Kahsenniyo Kick is Wolf Clan Mother from Six Nations west of Toronto. She says she spent a lot of time processing her experience in isolation because she felt shame.
Gathering bringing together survivors of forced, coerced sterilization

2 months ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Survivors of forced sterilization are looking to the week as an opportunity to heal collectively on March 8 and 9 in Gatineau, Que. It’s the first time on a national scale that a meeting like this has taken place. Kahsenniyo Kick is Wolf Clan Mother from Six Nations west of Toronto. She says she spent a lot of time processing her experience in isolation because she felt shame.
Listuguj says its been left out of U.S. tariff discussions talks

2 months ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation is bracing for the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “The majority of the seafood that we harvest is sold, and eventually transformed, processed and then sold to the U.S. markets,” says Denny Isaac, associate director of Natural Resources for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq government. Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation is located in the Gaspé region of Quebec. Trump slapped 25 per cent tariffs on imports from both Canada and Mexico, which came into effect Tuesday.
Nunavik police charge teacher with sexual assault

2 months ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Police say they’ve charged a teacher in Nunavik with sex offences and believe there could be more potential victims. Nunavik police said in a news release that Nicolas Cyr, 36, is facing one count of sexual assault and one count of assault or a minor. Police said the alleged offences involve a student. “As we investigate, we are asking any other potential victims or witnesses to contact the police,” they said in the release. Nunavik is located in sub-Arctic Quebec.
Journalism course in Kahnesatake offers understanding of colonialism

2 months ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

A journalism course is being offered to Indigenous students in Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Territory. Carole Lalonde, who is from Dakota Sioux from Manitoba, says she’s always wanted to develop a podcast and this course is helping her develop the skills to do so. The course will be completed in May, however, under French language Law 14, course administrators are still seeking approval from the Quebec government.