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”
Category: Photo
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’”
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”
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 “
Oscar Baker III 