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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Eskasoni long-term care home turns sod
ESKASONI, N.S. — Kiknu, which translates to “our home” in English, had its official sod-turning ceremony in Eskasoni on Friday. The initiative is a joint funding effort from the… Read more “Eskasoni long-term care home turns sod”
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”
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”
