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The article discusses a memorandum of understanding (MOUs) signed by the Native American community of Canada, the Nation of Ouje-Bougoumoufor with other communities Chibougamau and Chapais for sustainable development. Topics include MOU being intended for development projects, separate specific projects with the communities, and comments by Nation of Ouje-Bougoumou Chief Reggie Neeposh are also presented.

The article discusses the importance of the First Nation vote on the upcoming federal election in Canada. Topics discussed include the bearing of the indigenous vote, how the indigenous people in Canada were only acknowledged in 1969, and why the indigenous people should consider registering to vote and be part of making history.

The article reports that as a result of a failure in fibreoptic communications cable north of Matagami, Quebec on July 15, 2013, the results from the first turn of the 2013 Grand Council Elections were delayed by over 12 hours, as it affected all communications system in the area.

The article reports that no Grand Chief or Deputy Grand Chief were named at the first turn of the 2013 Grand Council elections as no candidate was able to secure the required 50 percent plus one absolute majority needed to win.

The article focuses on the criminal charges faced by native Canadian Senator Patrick Brazeau. Brazeau is said to be facing domestic and sexual assault charges and was ejected from the Conservative caucus in the Senate. On February 6, 2013, Brazeau responded to a report on his questionable income tax returns by accusing CTV reporter Robert Fife of being a racist. Kitigan Zini Chief Gilbert Whiteduck is said to be saddened by the events involving Brazeau.

The author comments on the result of an Ipsos-Reid poll for Global Television and Postmedia News. The poll shows that two-thirds of Canadians believe that First Nations are well treated by the federal government and that they are receiving too much funding from the federal government. The author argues that improving the quality of life of the First Nations does not come for free. The author mentions the high cost of living in First Nations especially in remote communities.