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”
Membertou youth chief a voice for young community members
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Jayden Paul is the Membertou youth chief and he wants the community to know he’s there for them. “As long as they’re there and as… Read more “Membertou youth chief a voice for young community members”
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”
Petition pushing for Indigenous languages to get official distinction
A Mi’kmaw woman wants the federal government to recognize Indigenous languages as official languages in the country. “Our languages were forcibly taken from our people over the… Read more “Petition pushing for Indigenous languages to get official distinction”
Mi’kmaw grandmothers share culture
A group of Mi’kmaw grandmothers is sharing its cultural knowledge and traditional stories in Membertou First Nation this week in hopes of preserving them before they’re lost.… Read more “Mi’kmaw grandmothers share culture”
Mi’kmaq Funeral rites
My work at The Walrus revolves around researching and fact checking stories. That means highlighting facts and double sourcing them. For “The End: How We Die Now,”… Read more “Mi’kmaq Funeral rites”
Artist incorporates Indian Act into jingle dress regalia
A Wolastoqew artist has made a jingle dress adorned with shreds of the Indian Act to honour the women from her community who fought to preserve their… Read more “Artist incorporates Indian Act into jingle dress regalia”
