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Oscar Baker III

Oscar Baker III

Mi’kmaw and Black journalist.Winner of the David Adams-Richards award for non-fiction writing for the story, “The Violent Ones.” oscarbakeriii@gmail.com twitter: @oggycane4lyfe

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    HEROES OF 2020: Residential school survivor helps Mi’kmaq reconnect with their culture

    Clark Paul is an Eskasoni hero. The 74-year-old is a residential school survivor and in the midst of a four-year battle with bladder cancer, nevertheless he is… Read more “HEROES OF 2020: Residential school survivor helps Mi’kmaq reconnect with their culture”

    December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Potlotek mother of three says she’s desperate to keep her home

    POTLOTEK — A housing shortage in Potlotek First Nation led one young mother of three to take matters into her own hands when she moved into a… Read more “Potlotek mother of three says she’s desperate to keep her home”

    November 29, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Eskasoni boxing card postponed

    ESKASONI, N.S. — An Eskasoni Red Tribe boxing card has been postponed until further notice because of the recent rise in COVD-19 cases in the province. “Things can… Read more “Eskasoni boxing card postponed”

    November 25, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Potlotek fisher reacts to Minister Jordan’s statement

    ST. PETER’S — Along the St. Peter’s Canal, Michael Basque was working on his boat. He was one of the two boats that launched Potlotek’s moderate livelihood… Read more “Potlotek fisher reacts to Minister Jordan’s statement”

    November 16, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Potlotek celebrates grand opening of foodbank

    POTLOTEK — Anita Basque couldn’t have been more excited as Potlotek First Nation officially opened its new food bank on Wednesday. “My heart is just bursting,” said… Read more “Potlotek celebrates grand opening of foodbank”

    November 5, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Eskasoni starting a hockey camp for players with autism

    ESKASONI, N.S. —  A new hockey training camp focused on meeting the needs of players on the autism spectrum is gearing up to launch Sunday because George (Tex)… Read more “Eskasoni starting a hockey camp for players with autism”

    November 3, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Membertou men’s group commits to helping

    SYDNEY — The Membertou Men’s Society is hoping its Movember campaign will make a difference in the region by donating the money they raise to the cancer… Read more “Membertou men’s group commits to helping”

    October 29, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Potlotek harvesters fishing as form of resistance

    ST. PETER’S BAY — As Potlotek’s moderate livelihood fishers return to the wharf along the St. Peter’s canal Saturday, the mood was in high spirits. But memories… Read more “Potlotek harvesters fishing as form of resistance”

    October 26, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Protesters demand return of Potlotek’s moderate livelihood traps

    LENNOX PASSAGE, N.S. — A group of about 30 demonstrators made their way to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans depot in Lennox Passage Wednesday to protest the… Read more “Protesters demand return of Potlotek’s moderate livelihood traps”

    October 22, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

    Jane Paul Indigenous Women’s Resource Centre reopens in Sydney

    SYDNEY, N.S. —  The Jane Paul Indigenous Women’s Resource Centre reopened its doors Wednesday to offer services to some of the more vulnerable Indigenous women in the Cape… Read more “Jane Paul Indigenous Women’s Resource Centre reopens in Sydney”

    September 30, 2020 by oscarbakeriii

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