MEMBERTOU, N.S. — A new business in Membertou is hoping it can make enough capital to turn a profit while helping those in need. U Got Bottles started… Read more “Membertou man’s bottle collection business gives back”
Membertou man hopes his story can raise awareness about kidney health
Grayson Googoo was hospitalized when he was just 12 years old. He had kidney and congestive heart failure and spent much of his teenage years in and… Read more “Membertou man hopes his story can raise awareness about kidney health”
Membertou First Nation celebrates class of 2020
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Membertou First Nation is celebrating the community’s graduates from the class of 2020. Twelve banners featuring the high school graduates have been hung along Maillard… Read more “Membertou First Nation celebrates class of 2020”
Unama’ki gears up for National Indigenous Peoples Day
SYDNEY — The Cape Breton Post wanted to know how Unama’ki was planning to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 as COVID-19 has changed a… Read more “Unama’ki gears up for National Indigenous Peoples Day”
Membertou men society holds walk for justice
SYDNEY, N.S. — Membertou Men’s Society held a Walk for Justice from the Big Fiddle to Wentworth Park along the waterfront of downtown Sydney. Over 100 people… Read more “Membertou men society holds walk for justice”
Jane Paul Centre hopes traditional knowledge can help
SYDNEY — The Jane Paul Centre is hoping to pair Indigenous women in need with Mi’kmaw grandmothers as part of a new healing strategy. “Our women have… Read more “Jane Paul Centre hopes traditional knowledge can help”
Rain doesn’t deter Membertou healing walk
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — More than 100 people marched in Membertou First Nation on Saturday as part of a healing walk held in response to the recent police… Read more “Rain doesn’t deter Membertou healing walk”
Internet access key for Mi’kmaw immersion: Eskasoni teacher
ESKASONI, N.S. —Online learning has become standard as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and one Mi’kmaw immersion teacher hopes his community gets more reliable internet… Read more “Internet access key for Mi’kmaw immersion: Eskasoni teacher”
Potlotek residents grateful for new tap water system
POTLOTEK, FIRST NATION — Potlotek First Nation residents are rejoicing because their water is clean. “It’s the first spring that I can remember that my water hasn’t… Read more “Potlotek residents grateful for new tap water system”
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”
