An indiscriminate ash tree killer has been spotted in northern New Brunswick and poses a threat to the province’s entire ash population. The emerald ash borer can destroy 99… Read more “Invasive beetle destroying New Brunswick’s ash trees – and threatening Mi’kmaq basket making”
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Social entrepreneurs and the small food economy are key to community growth – and reconciliation
Author and social entrepreneur Shaun Loney has an answer to the chronic question about New Brunswick’s lagging economy: seek out employees with criminal records. Loney recently toured… Read more “Social entrepreneurs and the small food economy are key to community growth – and reconciliation”
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”
Woodstock FN fighter Dee Logue has his sights set on UFC
Pressed up against a wall of black mats, Dee Logue wrestled another man’s shoulder out of his chin. After a five-minute round another man was pressed against… Read more “Woodstock FN fighter Dee Logue has his sights set on UFC”
Inmates learn life skills for an increasingly complex digital world
It’s back to school for some Indigenous prison inmates who are learning critical thinking skills to help them navigate an increasingly complex digital media and financial environment… Read more “Inmates learn life skills for an increasingly complex digital world”
A Mi’kmaq seat at the table How a struggling but defiant First Nation came to claim Aboriginal title over a third of New Brunswick
Kenneth Francis knew about the smoke billowing from the Rexton blockade in eastern New Brunswick, the RCMP cars set ablaze, elders pepper-sprayed and protesters hauled away in… Read more “A Mi’kmaq seat at the table How a struggling but defiant First Nation came to claim Aboriginal title over a third of New Brunswick”
Family First Human Services employees say they’re owed last cheques
Former employees of Family First Human Services in Fredericton say they haven’t received their final cheque after the private child and youth care service closed in late August. Mandy Arsenault, Sheena… Read more “Family First Human Services employees say they’re owed last cheques”
