MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Shane Paul is no longer tenting outside the Membertou band office, in fact the 44-year-old says within 24 hours he had an offer of a… Read more “Membertou man says outpouring of support was touching”
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Membertou man calls for end homelessness
MEMBERTOU — Shane Paul is camping outside the Membertou band office to demand his life back. Paul put up the tent Friday with two signs, one to… Read more “Membertou man calls for end homelessness”
Wagmatcook green thumb hopes community garden leads to healthier diets
WAGMATCOOK, N.S. — Wagmatcook First Nation’s community gardens are in full bloom thanks to the dedication of Judy Googoo and her team. The initiative started three years… Read more “Wagmatcook green thumb hopes community garden leads to healthier diets”
A story of resilience: Decision to take son off of life support still haunts Membertou First Nation father
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Daniel Joseph Paul is still haunted by the decision to take his seven-year-old son off life support in 1997. “I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t rest,… Read more “A story of resilience: Decision to take son off of life support still haunts Membertou First Nation father”
Tuma Young: The two-spirit search for belonging
SYDNEY RIVER — Tuma Young, a two-spirit male lawyer, has spent his entire life fighting for space. Young has no preferred pronoun but the closest thing is… Read more “Tuma Young: The two-spirit search for belonging”
Eskasoni memorial garden to honour Indigenous women and girls
ESKASONI, N.S. —A new memorial garden will honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls by creating a safe space just outside of the Eskasoni Mental Health building.… Read more “Eskasoni memorial garden to honour Indigenous women and girls”
Families travel to Chapel Island despite Mi’kmaq Grand Council previous warning
CHAPEL ISLAND – The Mi’kmaq Grand Council cancelled the St. Anne’s Mission in April and encouraged its members to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously. So, many Mi’kmaq… Read more “Families travel to Chapel Island despite Mi’kmaq Grand Council previous warning”
Eskasoni man plans to assert Mi’kmaq treaty rights
ESKASONI, N.S. — An Eskasoni resident has been served a summons to appear in court on charges of fishing without a licence and fishing for lobster out… Read more “Eskasoni man plans to assert Mi’kmaq treaty rights”
Membertou man’s bottle collection business gives back
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”
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”
