Ashley Sanipass has been dancing ko’jua for over 20 years and now she’s passing on her knowledge of the dance to others. “I always try to teach… Read more “Why these Mi’kmaw dancers are teaching others the traditional ko’jua dance”
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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”
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 