SYDNEY, N.S. — Unama’ki leadership is making its way to the wharf in Lower Saulnierville, N.S., in solidarity with Sipekne’katik First Nation. The Mi’kmaq community issued its own moderate livelihood fishing… Read more “Unama’ki shows support for Sipekn’katik fishers”
Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq warn Indian Day school settlements may be targets for scammers
The Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq is warning Unama’ki residents that predatory scammers are targeting Indian day school survivors and their settlements. “We’re just making sure people… Read more “Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq warn Indian Day school settlements may be targets for scammers”
Shubenacadie residential school survivor says supports still needed
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — This week the federal government announced the Shubenacadie residential school site would be designated a historic site, something residential school survivor Clark Paul was glad… Read more “Shubenacadie residential school survivor says supports still needed”
Fast pitch tournament brings Mi’kmaq communities together
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Membertou First Nation played host to a mixed fastpitch tournament this weekend that brought together players and teams from across Mi’kma’ki. Teams came in from… Read more “Fast pitch tournament brings Mi’kmaq communities together”
Membertou man says outpouring of support was touching
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Shane Paul is no longer tenting outside the Membertou band office, in fact the 44-year-old says within 24 hours he had an offer of a… Read more “Membertou man says outpouring of support was touching”
Wagmatcook green thumb hopes community garden leads to healthier diets
WAGMATCOOK, N.S. — Wagmatcook First Nation’s community gardens are in full bloom thanks to the dedication of Judy Googoo and her team. The initiative started three years… Read more “Wagmatcook green thumb hopes community garden leads to healthier diets”
A story of resilience: Decision to take son off of life support still haunts Membertou First Nation father
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Daniel Joseph Paul is still haunted by the decision to take his seven-year-old son off life support in 1997. “I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t rest,… Read more “A story of resilience: Decision to take son off of life support still haunts Membertou First Nation father”
Eskasoni memorial garden to honour Indigenous women and girls
ESKASONI, N.S. —A new memorial garden will honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls by creating a safe space just outside of the Eskasoni Mental Health building.… Read more “Eskasoni memorial garden to honour Indigenous women and girls”
Families travel to Chapel Island despite Mi’kmaq Grand Council previous warning
CHAPEL ISLAND – The Mi’kmaq Grand Council cancelled the St. Anne’s Mission in April and encouraged its members to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously. So, many Mi’kmaq… Read more “Families travel to Chapel Island despite Mi’kmaq Grand Council previous warning”
Eskasoni man plans to assert Mi’kmaq treaty rights
ESKASONI, N.S. — An Eskasoni resident has been served a summons to appear in court on charges of fishing without a licence and fishing for lobster out… Read more “Eskasoni man plans to assert Mi’kmaq treaty rights”
