Robert Bernard says an Indigenous tourism business could be at risk without proper supports. He’s the Atlantic region coordinator with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, and… Read more “Call for Indigenous business chamber of commerce in Atlantic region”
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Membertou youth chief a voice for young community members
MEMBERTOU, N.S. — Jayden Paul is the Membertou youth chief and he wants the community to know he’s there for them. “As long as they’re there and as… Read more “Membertou youth chief a voice for young community members”
Eskasoni asks community members to remain indoors during COVID-19 pandemic
Eskasoni First Nation has enacted emergency measures that closed all businesses deemed non-essential services in the Mi’kmaq community. Leroy Denny, Eskasoni chief, says they’re trying to protect… Read more “Eskasoni asks community members to remain indoors during COVID-19 pandemic”
Mi’kmaq youth hockey tournament in Membertou cancels games despite earlier precautions
The Wally Bernard Memorial Youth Hockey Tournament organizers cancelled the event after meeting with chief and council of Membertou First Nation. Hockey Nova Scotia said in a… Read more “Mi’kmaq youth hockey tournament in Membertou cancels games despite earlier precautions”
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”
Mi’kmaq Funeral rites
My work at The Walrus revolves around researching and fact checking stories. That means highlighting facts and double sourcing them. For “The End: How We Die Now,”… Read more “Mi’kmaq Funeral rites”
Indigenous youth raise their voices at the United Nations
Wolastoq Grand council chief Ron Tremblay is working toward accrediting his youth confederacy council and enable them to speak at the next UN Indigenous permanent forum. This… Read more “Indigenous youth raise their voices at the United Nations”
Woodstock FN fighter Dee Logue has his sights set on UFC
Pressed up against a wall of black mats, Dee Logue wrestled another man’s shoulder out of his chin. After a five-minute round another man was pressed against… Read more “Woodstock FN fighter Dee Logue has his sights set on UFC”
A Mi’kmaq seat at the table How a struggling but defiant First Nation came to claim Aboriginal title over a third of New Brunswick
Kenneth Francis knew about the smoke billowing from the Rexton blockade in eastern New Brunswick, the RCMP cars set ablaze, elders pepper-sprayed and protesters hauled away in… Read more “A Mi’kmaq seat at the table How a struggling but defiant First Nation came to claim Aboriginal title over a third of New Brunswick”
