In Serena Sock’s home, in Elsipogtog First Nation, aromas of orange pekoe pitewey (tea) and molasses cookies fill the air. Seated at the table alongside Sock is her niece, Katrina Clair, listening to her auntie speak Mi’kmaw.

Clair teaches Mi’kmaw at Bonar Law Memorial school, in nearby Rexton, N.B. The 39-year-old wants children from her community to always have access to the language. “It’s like medicine for the people, and the kids have comfort with it,” says Clair. “You can feel the connection as you’re teaching, speaking and sharing the language with the kids. And the kids have a safe space to share it too. Full story here.

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