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The article discusses the Quebec-based Mistissini Runners' Club which come out 10 people to run for every and its organizer Cindy Pressé hopes to increase the numbers. It notes planning and programming research agent Wally Rabbitskin who repeatedly finished number one in his age group in the Montreal and Toronto marathons in Canada. It also suggests starting slow in running and taking a short rest if feeling pain and tired before beginning to run again.

The article offers information on the Conference on Business Partnerships with Aboriginal Communities, a grip-and-grin networking event, held in Montreal, Quebec from February 10-11, 2015 organized by the think tank Canadian Institute. It features several Aboriginal and non-Indigenous organizations and companies that presents their representatives at the event including the Grand Council of the Crees, Northern Development Canada, and Hydro-Quebec.

The article reports that the sport fundraising rules of the Chisasibi Sports and Recreation Association (CSRA) in Quebec complicate the raffle and other fundraising events by the Chisasibi Racing Team to fund a racing machine of snowmobile racer Clayton House to be used in the Chisasibi Snowmobile Challenge on March 14-16, 2014. Topics discussed include Willard Wash of CSRA, the conflict of interest over the events, and sports sponsorship.

The article focuses on agreement between the Montreal Native Women's Shelter (MNWS) and Batshaw that is aimed at establishing a relationship between the youth protection organization and Aboriginal communities. Nakuset, the MNWS director, says that the agreement will strengthen the bonds between the mother and child. It adds that the agreement is intended to provide Aboriginal children and families with culturally appropriate services.

Information regarding the second annual fitness conference of the fitness and wellness organization Lemon Cree in Montreal, Quebec from November 11-12, 2013 is presented. Topics include nutrition education, fitness program for older people, and cardiovascular fitness workshop. The conference featured several individuals in the fitness industry including Theresa Ducharme, Roosevelt Bouie Jr., and other basketball veterans.

The article discusses the decision of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Council (CNSC) to grant a license for advanced uranium in the Mistissini area to Strateco Resources Inc. despite the opposition by Mistissini Chief Richard Shecapio and the Mistissini Band Council, the Grand Council of the Crees (GCC) and other members of the community. It cites the determination of GCC to protect its economies and way of life against the threat posed by uranium mining and uranium waste.