A Mi’kmaw community in New Brunswick has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by building a net-zero emission building. The new building in Natoaganeg, 118 kilometres north of Moncton, will serve as… Read more “Mi’kmaw community hopes net-zero building reduces carbon footprint and saves money”
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Ji’kmaqn-making workshop teaches youth traditional Mi’kmaw sounds
Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation in New Brunswick may soon hear more rhythmic tapping after community members attended a workshop on how to make a ji’kmaqn, a traditional Mi’kmaw instrument. A ji’kmaqn is an instrument… Read more “Ji’kmaqn-making workshop teaches youth traditional Mi’kmaw sounds”
Mi’kmaq demand apology for centralization, still awaiting Canada’s response to petition
Mi’kmaq survivors of centralization are still waiting for a response from the federal government, after petitioning for an apology for the policy that forced them from their lands and… Read more “Mi’kmaq demand apology for centralization, still awaiting Canada’s response to petition”
Woman files complaint about First Nations financial transparency group with B.C. Law Society
After waiting months for legal help or a refund, Rosalin Miles has filed a formal complaint to the Law Society of British Columbia about Rob Louie, the… Read more “Woman files complaint about First Nations financial transparency group with B.C. Law Society”
Former N.B. attorney general tapped by Indian day school survivors for help with resubmission fight
Some day school survivors in New Brunswick are paying $500 each to Lamrock’s Law to help them try and change their level of compensation after filing a claim,… Read more “Former N.B. attorney general tapped by Indian day school survivors for help with resubmission fight”
Elsipogtog women learn skilled trades while building housing for their community
Three Mi’kmaw women are helping build a brighter future for their community of Elsipogtog First Nation, one house at a time. Olivia Gehue, Devonya Levi and Diana Augustine are carpenter apprentices and started… Read more “Elsipogtog women learn skilled trades while building housing for their community”
Wolastoqiyik communities will get three sisters plants in a bag to reintroduce traditional food
On a bright sunny day, battling a swarm of black flies, six Indigenous women met 19 kilometres north of Fredericton to begin potting the three sisters plants… Read more “Wolastoqiyik communities will get three sisters plants in a bag to reintroduce traditional food”
Indigenous communities along Atlantic coast at risk from rising sea levels
First Nations communities along the Atlantic coast may face grave challenges from climate change, a recent federal report says. The Regional Perspectives Report: Atlantic provinces said Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, about 130… Read more “Indigenous communities along Atlantic coast at risk from rising sea levels”
Mi’kmaw grandmothers share culture
A group of Mi’kmaw grandmothers is sharing its cultural knowledge and traditional stories in Membertou First Nation this week in hopes of preserving them before they’re lost.… Read more “Mi’kmaw grandmothers share culture”
Mi’kmaq Funeral rites
My work at The Walrus revolves around researching and fact checking stories. That means highlighting facts and double sourcing them. For “The End: How We Die Now,”… Read more “Mi’kmaq Funeral rites”
Oscar Baker III 