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AUDIO: Samuel McLeod won the Cree Nation Youth Council's logo design contest. We spoke with him about his design. Click here to listen to our interview: https://www.cbc.ca//15809709-samuel-mcleod-won-cnyc-logo-d

AUDIO: Today, people in Nemaska gathered for the official opening of their new youth centre. We spoke with the youth chief, Elton John Salt, about this milestone in his community. Click here to listen to our interview: https://www.cbc.ca//15810624-nemaska-youth-chief-elton-joh Photo: From live coverage on the Nemaska Youth Council facebook page

AUDIO: Mistissini Chief Thomas Neeposh explains new measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading from Chibougamau and Chapais to the inland Cree communities. Click here to listen to our full interview: https://www.cbc.ca//15810797-mistissini-chief-thomas-neepo

Proposed changes to Canada's Broadcasting Act would require broadcasters to fund Indigenous productions and also provide content in Indigenous languages.

Audio: The Eeyou Marine Region is off James and Hudson's Bays. The Cree and Inuit use the islands and waters for mostly harvesting activities. At this time, there are community consultations being planned about a Toolkit, that would be used to have organizations and Non Indigenous people apply to have access to the region. We talked with Isaac Voyageur, who is the Director of Environment and Remedial Works at the Cree Nation Government. We asked him about the Toolkit and what the Issues are at this time. Listen to our full interview here: https://www.cbc.ca//15809702-the-eeyou-marine-region-many-

Audio: Fred Sasakamoose was a pioneer in the NHL, where he played only 11 games with the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1950's, but opened the door for other Indigenous Players to follow in his footsteps. Reggie Leach played with the Philidelphia Flyers in the 70's and 80's, and his role model was Fred. He shared with us his fond memories of the man who exemplified kindness towards many he met over the years. Listen to our full English/Cree interview here: https://www.cbc.ca//15810790-the-legend-fred-sasakamoose-f Photos: Reggie Leach

Coming up on your Thursday edition of Eyou Dipajimoon... Heather House of Chisasibi shares her thoughts about the Grand Alliance and the future of sustainable development in Eeyou Istchee. (Photo submitted by Heather House) And, Jamie Stevens of Waskaganish tells us about their local activities, Waskaganish Strong Against COVID-19. ... Join your host Marjorie Kitty for these stories and much more, live from 12 to 1 on CBC Radio One and online here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio

Coming up on your Wednesday edition of Eyou Dipajimoon... Mistissini Chief Thomas Neeposh explains recent measures in his community to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading from Chibougamau and Chapais, which are now at the red alert level. And, we play tribute to Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the National Hockey League, who passed away on Tuesday after being hospitalized for COVID-19 symptoms. We spoke with Reggie Leach, a hockey player from Beren...s River First Nation in Manitoba, about the significance of this loss. (Photo submitted by Reggie Leach). Join your host Marjorie Kitty for these stories plus news, weather, and much more, live from 12 to 1 on CBC Radio One and online here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio

AUDIO: Deborah Diamond entered a Toronto women’s 5K marathon virtually to support children with cancer last weekend. Even though there was a lot of snow, she completed her run. Click here to listen to our interview: https://www.cbc.ca//15809487-deborah-diamond-there-toronto

Audio: Deanne Rose Moore won the next Indigenous Superstar Contest, and was given the chance of a Lifetime, to record with professionals, a Single. It was released on October 9 this year, and has been doing well. We talked with Deanne earlier today about her song, "Not Waiting Anymore." You can listen to our full English/Cree interview here: https://www.cbc.ca//15803540-deanne-rose-moore-released-si Photos: Ian R. Maracle Photography & The Darren Ross Agency

AUDIO: The community of Oujé-Bougoumou purchased a Skidozer, and invited Mistissini leaders to take a look at it. Their project is to make trails for tourists in their region. Ron Simard works as a tourism officer in OJ. Listen to our full interview here: https://www.cbc.ca//15810549-ron-simard-working-tourism-ou

Audio: Paul Napash, aka, Paulstar, will be doing a virtual concert tomorrow morning, where he is scheduled to play at 11:30 AM. Any person who wishes to see the concert, must register and pay a $5.00 admission fee at Canadian Virtual Music Expo here: https://hopin.to/.../2020-canadian-virtual-music-expo-for... Listen to interview here: https://www.cbc.ca//15803450-paul-napash-virtual-concert-c Photos: Paul Napash

Watch the trailer of Maamuitaau's October 18, 2020 episode. When it was announced that the COVID-19 had spread around the world, the Cree Nation along with the public health team set priorities for all the Cree communities. Precautionary measures were put in place to help prevent ... the disease from spreading . Cree Health Board Chairperson Bella Petawabano spoke to us about the protocols and how COVID-19 has impacted her personally. Watch Maamuitaau Sunday's at 11:30 am on CBC Montreal, and at 1:30 pm on CBC North. Or on our website cbc.ca/maamuitaau.

AUDIO: Chisasibi Chief Daisy House talks about the recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Radisson, an hour away from their community. She spoke of how they are encouraging their community members to be vigilant and stay safe. Listen to her interview by clicking the link below; AUDIO: https://www.cbc.ca//15803108-chief-daisy-house-updates-cov

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé and Dr. Horacio Arruda are providing an update on the spread of COVID-19. Watch live here.

Coming up on your Friday edition of Eyou Dipajimoon... We continue our special coverage of the upcoming Cree health board chairperson election. Today we will hear from the three remaining candidates: Linda L. Shecapio, Mary L Semple, and Bertie Wapachee. Remember, you can hear all four of the candidates' interviews online, anytime, on CBC Listen. Scroll down our Facebook page to find the links. We'll also bring you a sneak preview of what's on Maamuitaau this weekend. It's th...e first show of our new season! Join your host Betsy Longchap for these stories and much more, from 12 to 1 on CBC Radio One or online here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio

AUDIO: The election for chairperson of the Cree health board is October 19, 2020. We interviewed all four candidates about their experience and their priorities (see comments for links to other candidates' interviews). Click here to listen to Bertie Wapachee. https://www.cbc.ca//15803355-cree-health-board-candidate-b Photo submitted by Bertie Wapachee.