SYDNEY, N.S. — Unama’ki leadership is making its way to the wharf in Lower Saulnierville, N.S., in solidarity with Sipekne’katik First Nation. The Mi’kmaq community issued its own moderate livelihood fishing… Read more “Unama’ki shows support for Sipekn’katik fishers”
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Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq warn Indian Day school settlements may be targets for scammers
The Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq is warning Unama’ki residents that predatory scammers are targeting Indian day school survivors and their settlements. “We’re just making sure people… Read more “Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq warn Indian Day school settlements may be targets for scammers”
Shubenacadie residential school survivor says supports still needed
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — This week the federal government announced the Shubenacadie residential school site would be designated a historic site, something residential school survivor Clark Paul was glad… Read more “Shubenacadie residential school survivor says supports still needed”
Membertou man says outpouring of support was touching
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”
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”
Potlotek residents grateful for new tap water system
POTLOTEK, FIRST NATION — Potlotek First Nation residents are rejoicing because their water is clean. “It’s the first spring that I can remember that my water hasn’t… Read more “Potlotek residents grateful for new tap water system”
Association providing stimulus for Indigenous tourism businesses
The tourism industry across Canada is being rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing restrictions in place to flatten the curve. To help, the Indigenous… Read more “Association providing stimulus for Indigenous tourism businesses”
Artist incorporates Indian Act into jingle dress regalia
A Wolastoqew artist has made a jingle dress adorned with shreds of the Indian Act to honour the women from her community who fought to preserve their… Read more “Artist incorporates Indian Act into jingle dress regalia”
