by Adam E. Gould, Communications Manager, UNSM
New era, proper name
(Left) Joe B. Marshall speaks about the history of then UNSI, now UNSM with Douglas Brown (Lower Center) looking on. Photo by Adam Gould
When the Canadian government published The White Paper in 1969, the reaction from Indigenous nations was swift and just. In its attempt to steadily eliminate any First Nations culture and living Treaties, the government soon abandoned its attempt of forceful and systemic assimilation.
One response came from the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq – Mi’km’aki. A small group of leaders came together with the intent of challen ...
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