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”
Author: oscarbakeriii
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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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 mother of three says she’s desperate to keep her home
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”
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”
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”
