Six people from the Kainai Nation in Alberta are running through the Maritimes on a cross-Canada journey of prayers and healing for families of missing and murdered… Read more “Kainai Nation runners set out from East Coast on healing trek across Canada”
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Artist shows meaning of Mi’kmaw months with beaded calendar
Ashley Sanipass connects most with the beading she did of two nuzzling bears — one of 12 pieces that represent the months of the Mi’kmaw calendar. In English, the month would… Read more “Artist shows meaning of Mi’kmaw months with beaded calendar”
Birchbark canoe building course aims to keep knowledge rooted in communities
A trio of Mi’kmaw apprentices are learning the skills to build a birchbark canoe from two master builders. The course is eight weeks long and the group is… Read more “Birchbark canoe building course aims to keep knowledge rooted in communities”
Mi’kmaw community hopes net-zero building reduces carbon footprint and saves money
A Mi’kmaw community in New Brunswick has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by building a net-zero emission building. The new building in Natoaganeg, 118 kilometres north of Moncton, will serve as… Read more “Mi’kmaw community hopes net-zero building reduces carbon footprint and saves money”
Ji’kmaqn-making workshop teaches youth traditional Mi’kmaw sounds
Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation in New Brunswick may soon hear more rhythmic tapping after community members attended a workshop on how to make a ji’kmaqn, a traditional Mi’kmaw instrument. A ji’kmaqn is an instrument… Read more “Ji’kmaqn-making workshop teaches youth traditional Mi’kmaw sounds”
Elsipogtog First Nation’s 2nd Pride parade shows ‘the pride in everyone’
Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick held its second Pride parade Wednesday evening to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ community in the Mi’kmaw First Nation. Patrice Dedam took part in the Pride celebrations with… Read more “Elsipogtog First Nation’s 2nd Pride parade shows ‘the pride in everyone’”
L’nu artist begins beaded portrait series with elders and traditional medicines
One of the smallest Mi’kmaw communities in New Brunswick hosts a dynamic father-daughter duo. Ashley and Christopher Sanipass help ground youth culturally in their Indian Island community,… Read more “L’nu artist begins beaded portrait series with elders and traditional medicines “