Leon Morris, owner of Kit’pu Computer & Technical Services, said the digital space is changing rapidly and should be utilized by Indigenous people. “We need to diversify, and… Read more “New tools for old ways”
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Why these Mi’kmaw dancers are teaching others the traditional ko’jua dance
Ashley Sanipass has been dancing ko’jua for over 20 years and now she’s passing on her knowledge of the dance to others. “I always try to teach… Read more “Why these Mi’kmaw dancers are teaching others the traditional ko’jua dance”
Celebrating women across Mi’kma’ki
As Rebecca LaBillois holds up flash cards, her students yell out numbers in Mi’kmaw, a language her family has spent decades revitalizing. Ms. Beckie — as her… Read more “Celebrating women across Mi’kma’ki”
Honouring their bravery and dedication: Indigenous veterans have their special day
They come from First Nations communities across Canada, and on Indigenous Veterans Day, Nov. 8, Canadians will have the opportunity to honour their unique contributions and bravery.… Read more “Honouring their bravery and dedication: Indigenous veterans have their special day”
Reviving a ‘lost art:’ program brings back Mi’kmaw cedar weaving
Over a dozen children from L’nui Menikuk (Indian Island) First Nation, 66 km north of Moncton, were part of a program that’s helping to revive cedar weaving,… Read more “Reviving a ‘lost art:’ program brings back Mi’kmaw cedar weaving”
‘The sun is medicine’: Parents, co-ordinators see benefits in Mi’kmaw land-based learning
A land-based education school in Ugpi’Ganjig (Eel River Bar First Nation) in New Brunswick is re-introducing children to Mi’kmaw traditional knowledge. Seated along Charlo Beach, about 250… Read more “‘The sun is medicine’: Parents, co-ordinators see benefits in Mi’kmaw land-based learning”
Artist shows meaning of Mi’kmaw months with beaded calendar
Ashley Sanipass connects most with the beading she did of two nuzzling bears — one of 12 pieces that represent the months of the Mi’kmaw calendar. In English, the month would… Read more “Artist shows meaning of Mi’kmaw months with beaded calendar”
Lured by love of ice fishing, Inuk man learns Mi’kmaq techniques in N.B.
Venturing out onto New Brunswick’s Richbuctou River, Jordan Takkriuq and his friends were ready to learn how the Mi’kmaq ice fish. Takkriuq is Inuk from Gjoa Haven,… Read more “Lured by love of ice fishing, Inuk man learns Mi’kmaq techniques in N.B.”
L’nu artist begins beaded portrait series with elders and traditional medicines
One of the smallest Mi’kmaw communities in New Brunswick hosts a dynamic father-daughter duo. Ashley and Christopher Sanipass help ground youth culturally in their Indian Island community,… Read more “L’nu artist begins beaded portrait series with elders and traditional medicines “
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”
Oscar Baker III 