Elsipogtog First Nation’s ball diamonds may be guarded by torn fencing but kids in the community still share laughs as they hit dingers or sprint around the… Read more “Elsipogtog First Nation looks to fund ballfield repairs with Jays Care grant”
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Kainai Nation runners set out from East Coast on healing trek across Canada
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”
World Jr. Championships player of the game awards feature art from 4 Wabanaki artists
Four artists piled hundreds of hours of work over the past month, all in an effort to showcase their art at this year’s World Junior Hockey Championships in… Read more “World Jr. Championships player of the game awards feature art from 4 Wabanaki artists”
Mi’kmaw brothers’ military careers continued their family legacy of service
A pair of Mi’kmaw brothers from Pabineau First Nation in New Brunswick who both served more than two decades in the Canadian Armed Forces say they took what they learned from… Read more “Mi’kmaw brothers’ military careers continued their family legacy of service”
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”
Mi’kmaw youth learn some new skills at welding camp
Eight Mi’kmaw childen and youth received hands-on welding training in the centre of their community last week. Elsipogtog First Nation, about 90 kilometres north of Moncton, hosted a week-long… Read more “Mi’kmaw youth learn some new skills at welding camp”
Woman files complaint about First Nations financial transparency group with B.C. Law Society
After waiting months for legal help or a refund, Rosalin Miles has filed a formal complaint to the Law Society of British Columbia about Rob Louie, the… Read more “Woman files complaint about First Nations financial transparency group with B.C. Law Society”
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