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Book Review: “Who is an Indian”

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The book Who is an Indian? by professor Maximillian Forte from Concordia University was published in 2013. The book discusses an important policy direction in Continue Reading →

Culture

NS Mi’kmaw Advisory Committee established for Parks Canada

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In May of 2012, Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) negotiated an Interim Arrangement through the Made-in-Nova Scotia Process with Parks Canada. This Interim arrangement was Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

L’sitkuk First Nation Harvesters’ Community Gathering

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On October 22- 25, 2014 Bear River First Nation (L’sitkuk) held its Harvesters’ Gathering. The intent of the 4-day event was to celebrate the year’s Continue Reading →

Culture, Letters

The story of the Mi’kmaq Eight Point Star

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And the Legend of the Sweat Lodge Dear Editor: Let me introduce you to the Mi’kmaq Eight Point Star Petroglyph discovered in Bedford. The petroglyph Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Mi’kmaq and Maliseet Authors Featured in New Book

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A new collection, Dawnland Voices: An Anthology of Indigenous Writing from New England, includes many Mi’kmaq and Maliseet writers, past and present. Dawnland Voices calls Continue Reading →

Art, Culture

Part Merry Mi’kmaq, Part Mohawk Swagger

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APTN’s New Tuesday Night Comedy will have you slapping your knee, uncontrollably clapping your hands, or roaring like a Niskamij or Muhsumsol. Being Aboriginal Peoples, Continue Reading →

Culture

Forest Health a Concern in the Highlands

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Over the past two decades, there has been a noticeable change to the forested areas of the Cape Breton Highlands. Recent satellite imagery shows that Continue Reading →

Culture

Treaty Day Speech: Antle Denny 2014

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Dear Editor: Before I get into the substance of my speech today I would just like to reflect on a positive summer that showcased Mi’kmaq Continue Reading →

Culture

The Way Ahead – by Smagnis

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Dear Editor: At the recent United Nations Forum on Indigenous Peoples, Nobel Prize winning Mayan activist Rigoberta Menchu stated that “It is essential to integrate Continue Reading →

Culture

TREATY DAY PHOTOS 2014

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Culture

Malikewe’j: Understanding the Mi’kmaq Way

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Visiting Malikewe’j (Malagawatch) for the first time, people often describe a sense of peace and well-being that comes over them as they enter the Mi’kmaw Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Introducing: Mi’kmaw Language Apps

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Three new apps aimed to revitalize and promote the Mi’kmaw language will be released each week in October to celebrate, and in honour of, Mi’kmaw Continue Reading →