Courtesy of Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation

We had the honour and privilege to sit with Elder Joe Mike Michael of Sipekne’katik NS who came and had some pɨtewey (bit-eh-whey) and shared his lived experiences with our team at Ulnooweg.

Elder Joe Mike, we learned, leads a remarkably interesting life. He has worn many hats over the years: he spent 27 years as an RCMP police officer, and then upon retirement, joined the security team at the Halifax International Airport, became a freelance leadership consultant, Reiki Level 1 specialist, and a lifetime commitment as a Pipe Carrier and Sacred Fire Keeper – but no hat has been more prestigious than that of husband, father, and grandfather.

Holding numerous accreditations, most recently the proud recipient of the Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr Elder Award in 2021, Elder Joe is quite busy. He currently sits as the Elder in Residence at Acadia University, National Parole Board Advisor, Community Justice Facilitator, Nati ...

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