SYDNEY — The Cape Breton Post wanted to know how Unama’ki was planning to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 as COVID-19 has changed a… Read more “Unama’ki gears up for National Indigenous Peoples Day”
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Jane Paul Centre hopes traditional knowledge can help
SYDNEY — The Jane Paul Centre is hoping to pair Indigenous women in need with Mi’kmaw grandmothers as part of a new healing strategy. “Our women have… Read more “Jane Paul Centre hopes traditional knowledge can help”
Rain doesn’t deter Membertou healing walk
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — More than 100 people marched in Membertou First Nation on Saturday as part of a healing walk held in response to the recent police… Read more “Rain doesn’t deter Membertou healing walk”
Internet access key for Mi’kmaw immersion: Eskasoni teacher
ESKASONI, N.S. —Online learning has become standard as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and one Mi’kmaw immersion teacher hopes his community gets more reliable internet… Read more “Internet access key for Mi’kmaw immersion: Eskasoni teacher”
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”
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”
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”
