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CERRI’s First Christmas Parade Float: A Personal Reflection
My name is Brody Sam, and I am a youth trainee at the Chisasibi Eeyou Resource and Research Institute (CERRI). My role allows me to take part in creative, hands-on projects that connect CERRI’s work with the community. Being involved in CERRI’s first Christmas parade float gave me the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way while learning through collaboration, patience, and experience. This past Christmas season, I had the chance to be part of a moment that felt small
Brody Sam
Jan 213 min read


Preparing the Soil for a New Beginning at KM 0
This past week marked an exciting milestone for the Chisasibi Eeyou Resource and Research Institute (CERRI). Our agriculture team began tilling the soil at KM 0 , an important step in preparing new farmland for future planting seasons. Equipped with our newly acquired Kubota MX5400 tractor and supported by dedicated youth community researchers , this work represents more than just turning soil — it’s about turning possibilities into reality. Kubota MX5400 Tractor Tilling the

Preston Sam
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Mapping Our Lifelines: Protecting Chisasibi’s Natural Springs
We are proud to highlight the important work of Preston Bobbish , who recently represented Chisasibi at the First Nations of Quebec and...

Preston Sam
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Youth Researchers from Chisasibi Make Their Mark at the Indigenous Health Research Summit
Earlier this month, a team from Chisasibi Eeyou Resource and Research Institute (CERRI) travelled to Kahnawake, Quebec to participate...

Preston Sam
Sep 24, 20256 min read


Little Hands, Big Dreams: Earth Week with Elementary Students
What began as a simple plan to host a seeding activity on Earth Day blossomed into something much bigger—an entire week dedicated to...

Preston Sam
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Growing Together: Youth-Led Agriculture Education at Big River High Greenhouse
We are Preston Sam and Collin Snowboy, local youth from Chisasibi and proud members of the Agriculture Team at the Chisasibi Eeyou...

Preston Sam
Apr 4, 20252 min read


My Journey Through the McGill STEM Foundations Program
McGill University Graduates of 2024 in STEM Foundations Kaylin Kanatewat, Angel Kitty, Delayna Cox, Preston Sam & Peter House...

Preston Sam
Jan 16, 20252 min read


A Harvest of Health and Community: CERRI’s Greenhouse Project in Action
There’s something deeply fulfilling about knowing the food on your plate was nurtured and grown right here, in the heart of our...

Preston Sam
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Celebrating Our First Harvest: Kale and Basil from CERRI’s Greenhouse
We are thrilled to share an exciting milestone at the Chisasibi Eeyou Resource and Research Institute (CERRI) – our first harvest of kale...

Preston Sam
Jul 19, 20242 min read


Building Grow Beds in the Geodesic Dome – Workshop Recap
Last Sunday, May 9th, despite the cold and slightly rainy weather, we had a fantastic turnout for our grow bed workshop at the CERRI...

Jason Stevens
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Progress Update: Building Grow Beds in Our Geodesic Dome
We’re excited to give you all an update on the construction of our grow beds inside the geodesic dome. The work is coming along, and...

Jason Stevens
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Join Our Community Greenhouse Program: From Seed to Harvest
Introduction: Join our journey of growth with our Community Greenhouse Program! We're inviting all green thumbs, gardening enthusiasts,...

Jason Stevens
Mar 12, 20241 min read


Chisasibi's Solar Energy Workshop: Unveiling the Potential of Solar Energy in Remote Camps
As we take strides towards sustainability, the Chisasibi community is excited to host the upcoming Solar Energy Training workshop on...

Jason Stevens
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Empowering Food Sovereignty in Chisasibi: A Leap Towards Sustainable Agriculture
In the heart of Chisasibi, a pioneering project is redefining the community's approach to food sovereignty. The Chisasibi Resource and...

Jason Stevens
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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