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”
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Mi’kmaw youth learn some new skills at welding camp
Eight Mi’kmaw childen and youth received hands-on welding training in the centre of their community last week. Elsipogtog First Nation, about 90 kilometres north of Moncton, hosted a week-long… Read more “Mi’kmaw youth learn some new skills at welding camp”
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”
Wolastoqew carpentry training program retrofits toys for N.S. kids with disabilities
This week, Wolastoqew carpenters-in-training in New Brunswick began retrofitting 52 toys for kids with disabilities at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. The trainees are adding external accessible sensors… Read more “Wolastoqew carpentry training program retrofits toys for N.S. kids with disabilities”
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”
HEROES OF 2020: Residential school survivor helps Mi’kmaq reconnect with their culture
Clark Paul is an Eskasoni hero. The 74-year-old is a residential school survivor and in the midst of a four-year battle with bladder cancer, nevertheless he is… Read more “HEROES OF 2020: Residential school survivor helps Mi’kmaq reconnect with their culture”
Oscar Baker III 