We’koqma’q, N.S. — Morgan Toney remembers fondly when his uncle Fabian Toney brought him a DVD of the farewell tour of Phil Collins, he’d listen to it… Read more “Mi’kmaq fiddler says instrument is a big part of his life”
Association providing stimulus for Indigenous tourism businesses
The tourism industry across Canada is being rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing restrictions in place to flatten the curve. To help, the Indigenous… Read more “Association providing stimulus for Indigenous tourism businesses”
Eskasoni adjusts funerals
ESKASONI, N.S. —Albert Marshall Sr. says the Mi’kmaq have always grieved together as a community. And they work collectively to support the immediate family in their time… Read more “Eskasoni adjusts funerals”
Eskasoni’s Barry Paul Bernard: A boxing family
Barry Paul Bernard was fighting with his brothers when his parents grew sick of it. So his father, Noel J. Bernard, bought him and his brother red… Read more “Eskasoni’s Barry Paul Bernard: A boxing family”
Membertou Heritage Park manager says public needs to learn about Mi’kmaq
Mi’kmaq spirituality balances Jeff Ward and shapes his life mission to change the way people perceive Mi’kmaq culture. “It allows me to take away that fear, people… Read more “Membertou Heritage Park manager says public needs to learn about Mi’kmaq”
Call for Indigenous business chamber of commerce in Atlantic region
Robert Bernard says an Indigenous tourism business could be at risk without proper supports. He’s the Atlantic region coordinator with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, and… Read more “Call for Indigenous business chamber of commerce in Atlantic region”
Eskasoni woman says now is the time to learn the language
Shanna Francis is 27 years old and from Eskasoni First Nation. She’s a fluent speaker of Mi’kmaq and she even thinks in it. When she hears English,… Read more “Eskasoni woman says now is the time to learn the language”
Eskasoni asks community members to remain indoors during COVID-19 pandemic
Eskasoni First Nation has enacted emergency measures that closed all businesses deemed non-essential services in the Mi’kmaq community. Leroy Denny, Eskasoni chief, says they’re trying to protect… Read more “Eskasoni asks community members to remain indoors during COVID-19 pandemic”
Mi’kmaq youth hockey tournament in Membertou cancels games despite earlier precautions
The Wally Bernard Memorial Youth Hockey Tournament organizers cancelled the event after meeting with chief and council of Membertou First Nation. Hockey Nova Scotia said in a… Read more “Mi’kmaq youth hockey tournament in Membertou cancels games despite earlier precautions”
Feminism needed in Indigenous communities says Membertou mother
Caroline (Kalo) Sylvester, a L’nu woman from Membertou First Nation, says feminism in Indigenous communities is needed to restore balance. “Our voices as women are important, our… Read more “Feminism needed in Indigenous communities says Membertou mother”
