The people behind a soup kitchen at Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick say it’s a way to meet the needs of the community’s most vulnerable and to let people… Read more “Elsipogtog volunteers open soup kitchen to help those struggling with addictions”
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Black and Mi'kmaw reporter from Elsipogtog First Nation and St. Augustine, Fl. Winner of the David Adams Richards award for non-fiction writing. oscarbakeriii@gmail.com
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Indigenous communities in N.B. say climate change is threatening their way of life
Cecelia Brooks remembers a time when the deep forest of New Brunswick was so cold, snow could still be found in its depths in August. That rarely… Read more “Indigenous communities in N.B. say climate change is threatening their way of life”
Elsipogtog First Nation
Elsipogtog (pronounced El-see-buk-tuk) First Nation is a Mi’kmaq community about 91 km northwest of Moncton, New Brunswick. Known for many years as Big Cove, in 2003 the First Nation officially changed its name to… Read more “Elsipogtog First Nation”
Honouring Black-Indigenous Bloodlines
Isaac Crosby is Anishinaabe and Black, and he wants his family’s history to be seen. “I come from two of the strongest cultures on this Earth,” said… Read more “Honouring Black-Indigenous Bloodlines”
Mi’kmaq lead billion-dollar sea change
Last fall, Mi’kmaq harvesters were met with violence as the Sipekne’katik First Nation launched its “moderate livelihood” fishery in St. Marys Bay, 250 kilometres west of Halifax.… Read more “Mi’kmaq lead billion-dollar sea change”
HEROES OF 2020: Residential school survivor helps Mi’kmaq reconnect with their culture
Clark Paul is an Eskasoni hero. The 74-year-old is a residential school survivor and in the midst of a four-year battle with bladder cancer, nevertheless he is… Read more “HEROES OF 2020: Residential school survivor helps Mi’kmaq reconnect with their culture”
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”
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”
