Robert Bernard says an Indigenous tourism business could be at risk without proper supports. He’s the Atlantic region coordinator with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, and… Read more “Call for Indigenous business chamber of commerce in Atlantic region”
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Membertou youth chief a voice for young community members
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Jayden Paul is the Membertou youth chief and he wants the community to know he’s there for them. “As long as they’re there and as… Read more “Membertou youth chief a voice for young community members”
Eskasoni asks community members to remain indoors during COVID-19 pandemic
Eskasoni First Nation has enacted emergency measures that closed all businesses deemed non-essential services in the Mi’kmaq community. Leroy Denny, Eskasoni chief, says they’re trying to protect… Read more “Eskasoni asks community members to remain indoors during COVID-19 pandemic”
Feminism needed in Indigenous communities says Membertou mother
Caroline (Kalo) Sylvester, a L’nu woman from Membertou First Nation, says feminism in Indigenous communities is needed to restore balance. “Our voices as women are important, our… Read more “Feminism needed in Indigenous communities says Membertou mother”
Petition pushing for Indigenous languages to get official distinction
A Mi’kmaw woman wants the federal government to recognize Indigenous languages as official languages in the country. “Our languages were forcibly taken from our people over the… Read more “Petition pushing for Indigenous languages to get official distinction”
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”
‘Always smiling’: Tiffany Peters remembered
I was in Fredericton when I got the news Tiffany killed herself. I knew Tiff. Not well, but I grew up with the Peters family on F street.… Read more “‘Always smiling’: Tiffany Peters remembered”
Mi’kmaq couple opens their own loan business at Elsipogtog First Nation
Buffy Peters and Quentin Sock say they knew people in their community who needed financial help. They hated having to track down the person and ask for… Read more “Mi’kmaq couple opens their own loan business at Elsipogtog First Nation”
Indigenous youth raise their voices at the United Nations
Wolastoq Grand council chief Ron Tremblay is working toward accrediting his youth confederacy council and enable them to speak at the next UN Indigenous permanent forum. This… Read more “Indigenous youth raise their voices at the United Nations”
