Ashley Sanipass has been dancing ko’jua for over 20 years and now she’s passing on her knowledge of the dance to others. “I always try to teach… Read more “Why these Mi’kmaw dancers are teaching others the traditional ko’jua dance”
Mi’kmaw peacekeepers program launches in 7 N.B. communities
Fourteen peacekeepers graduated from a new training program and are now serving seven Mi’kmaw communities across New Brunswick, aiming to provide an alternative to enforcement-based policing. Tristan… Read more “Mi’kmaw peacekeepers program launches in 7 N.B. communities”
1st on-reserve women’s shelter in New Brunswick to open in the new year
The first women’s shelter on a First Nation in New Brunswick will open its doors in the new year and it’s a resource Shelley Francis says will… Read more “1st on-reserve women’s shelter in New Brunswick to open in the new year”
Celebrating women across Mi’kma’ki
As Rebecca LaBillois holds up flash cards, her students yell out numbers in Mi’kmaw, a language her family has spent decades revitalizing. Ms. Beckie — as her… Read more “Celebrating women across Mi’kma’ki”
Honouring their bravery and dedication: Indigenous veterans have their special day
They come from First Nations communities across Canada, and on Indigenous Veterans Day, Nov. 8, Canadians will have the opportunity to honour their unique contributions and bravery.… Read more “Honouring their bravery and dedication: Indigenous veterans have their special day”
10 years after RCMP raided N.B. anti-fracking camp, Aboriginal title claim ongoing
It may have been 10 years ago, but members of Elsipogtog First Nation who were on the frontline when the RCMP raided an anti-fracking encampment near Rexton,… Read more “10 years after RCMP raided N.B. anti-fracking camp, Aboriginal title claim ongoing”
Reviving a ‘lost art:’ program brings back Mi’kmaw cedar weaving
Over a dozen children from L’nui Menikuk (Indian Island) First Nation, 66 km north of Moncton, were part of a program that’s helping to revive cedar weaving,… Read more “Reviving a ‘lost art:’ program brings back Mi’kmaw cedar weaving”
‘The sun is medicine’: Parents, co-ordinators see benefits in Mi’kmaw land-based learning
A land-based education school in Ugpi’Ganjig (Eel River Bar First Nation) in New Brunswick is re-introducing children to Mi’kmaw traditional knowledge. Seated along Charlo Beach, about 250… Read more “‘The sun is medicine’: Parents, co-ordinators see benefits in Mi’kmaw land-based learning”
Artist shows meaning of Mi’kmaw months with beaded calendar
Ashley Sanipass connects most with the beading she did of two nuzzling bears — one of 12 pieces that represent the months of the Mi’kmaw calendar. In English, the month would… Read more “Artist shows meaning of Mi’kmaw months with beaded calendar”
Birchbark canoe building course aims to keep knowledge rooted in communities
A trio of Mi’kmaw apprentices are learning the skills to build a birchbark canoe from two master builders. The course is eight weeks long and the group is… Read more “Birchbark canoe building course aims to keep knowledge rooted in communities”
Oscar Baker III 