“The Sipekne'katik First Nation does not accept federal government authority to regulate the treaty right to fish for a moderate living. The treaty right was affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada, which also gave final responsibility to the minister of Fisheries and Oceans to manage fish stocks.”
#mikmaki #mikmaq #lnu #novascotia #nspoli #cdnpoli #dfo #fisheries #lobster
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/shouts-scuffles-arrests-indigenous-lobster-fishing-1.6962894

Time for a fresh #introduction!

My name is Sean and I live on unceded territory of the #Wolastoqiyik, #Mikmaq and #Peskotomuhkati peoples. I detest colonialism and strongly support #landback.

I run the sound department at #nonprofit #imperialTheatre, an 850 soft-seater built in 1913. I'm in #union #iatse local 680 Ia

I do lots of projects from programming and studio recording to carpentry a week long solo hikes.

I have #longcovid #mecfs and a host of other fun. #wearAMask #covidIsStillHere

Source: CBC #news #pei

Why planting black ash trees is so important for P.E.I. and the #Mikmaq

Numbers of P.E.I.'s native black ash have dwindled to just a few hundred, while Mi'kmaw communities need the wood for basket weaving and other cultural endeavours.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-black-ash-students-planting-2023-1.6868539?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Liverpool students rebuild Mi'kmaw wigwam that was vandalized on school property

A local #Mikmaq artisan was at Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy to work with the students. Kathleen McKenna has the story.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/liverpool-students-rebuild-mi-kmaw-wigwam-that-was-vandalized-on-school-property-1.6850185?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

#Mikmaq women reflect on the importance of Red Dress Day

Red Dress Day is held annually on May 5, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirited People. Indigenous women reflect on why the day is important to them.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/community/red-dress-day-may-5-2023-1.6833511?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #pei

UPEI student engineers solve challenges for community partners

Student engineers at UPEI took part in 30 community-based projects this year, including helping a young #Mikmaq drummer make music and designing a better way to play bocce in a wheelchair.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-upei-student-engineers-community-projects-1.6831162?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Ottawa signs agreement with #novascotia First Nations chiefs on health services

The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding with #novascotia's #Mikmaq chiefs on the transfer of federal health services. The agreement continued a process that will ultimately transform the design and delivery of health services for #Mikmaq throughout the province.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/ottawa-signs-agreement-with-nova-scotia-first-nations-1.6818776?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #pei

Nature Conservancy of #canada buys P.E.I. island to give to #Mikmaq

The Nature Conservancy of #canada has purchased an island off Western P.E.I. and plans to transfer it to the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils in 2027.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-epekwitk-assemby-councils-oulton-kwesawek-1.6815529?cmp=rss

Hopefully this is the beginning of increasing involvement with the #mikmaq Nation in #novascotia "Over the last four years, the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq, the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources and the Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusaqn, also known as the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative, have managed 30,000 hectares of Crown land using Mi'kmaw foresty practices."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mikmaq-forestry-initiative-land-management-1.6803759

A #pilot #forestry project that puts some of #NovaScotia 's #forest lands in the care of #Mikmaw communities could be extended.

Over the last 4 yrs, the #confederacy of Mainland #Mikmaq , the #Unamaki Institute of #NaturalResources & the #KwilmukwMawklusaqn, also known as the #MikmaqRightsInitiative - managed 30,000 hectares of #CrownLand using Mi'kmaw foresty practices.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mikmaq-forestry-initiative-land-management-1.6803759

#Indigenous #FirstNations #NativeLandManagement #NativeLed #Maritimes #Canada

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Extension of #Mikmaq-#novascotia forestry partnership could be on the horizon

A pilot forestry project that puts some of #novascotia’s forest lands in the care of Mi’kmaw communities could be extended by the end of this year.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mikmaq-forestry-initiative-land-management-1.6803759?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

#canada gives #Mikmaq 14% of lucrative Maritime elver fishery for 2nd year

For a second year, the federal government is giving Mi'kmaw First Nations 14 per cent of the lucrative Maritime fishery for baby eels — or elvers — without compensating commercial licence holders.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mikmaw-maritime-elver-fishery-1.6797989?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #pei

Bravery was my children performing the #Mikmaq Ko'jua dance at the #canada Games

Jenene Wooldridge didn’t see Indigenous performers or dancers in local venues when she was growing up. However watching her children perform in full regalia during the 2023 #canada Winter Games taught her that bravery is pushing through when things get hard.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-jenene-woolridge-kids-performing-1.6779888?cmp=rss

The #president of a #Canadian #university has #apologized & is taking a #LeaveOfAbsence after #allegations that she #falsely #claimed to be #Indigenous, in the latest #highProfile case of apparent #cultural #IdentityFraud .

Vianne Timmons, who is president of #MemorialUniversity of #Newfoundland , said that she would be taking a six-week leave after the #CBC published a report last week questioning her claims that her father’s great-great-grandmother was #Mikmaq .

https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/15/vianne-timmons-canadian-university-president-indigenous-claim

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Wolastoqiyik, #Mikmaq say they're allies in land rights despite overlapping title claims

As several Indigenous nations in eastern #canada make overlapping claims to their traditional lands, they say the biggest obstacle won't be dealing with each other, but with the government of #newbrunswick.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/wolastoqey-mikmaw-overlap-title-claims-1.6755268?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

Mi'kmaw chiefs look for mediator help to solve wind energy conflict

In a statement released Thursday, the chiefs of five #Mikmaq bands in southwestern #Newfoundland said they will engage an Indigenous mediator to try and resolve the ongoing dispute over the proposed wind turbine project on the Port au Port Peninsula.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/mi-kmaw-chiefs-mediator-wind-energy-conflict-1.6751861?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

#Mikmaq First Nations expand Aboriginal title claim to include almost all of N.B.

#Mikmaq communities in #newbrunswick are once again asserting Aboriginal title to land in the province — and it's a lot more land than in the previous claim. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/mi-kmaq-aboriginal-title-land-claim-1.6749561?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Province, #Mikmaq to share governance of Kluskap Wilderness Area in #capebreton

A large tract of land in #capebreton will soon be co-governed by familiar hands. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mi-kmaq-nova-scotia-land-1.6725800?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Meet one of the signers who translated the #Mikmaq Honour Song into sign language

Information Morning #capebreton spoke with the people behind a project to translate the #Mikmaq Honour Song into sign language. We have provided a transcript of this interview for the hearing impaired.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/honour-song-sign-language-translation-1.6717747?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #pei

Mi'kmaw leader John Joe Sark remembered as trailblazer who fought for truth and justice

John Joe Sark is being remembered Tuesday as spiritual leader for the #Mikmaq who devoted his life to stamping out racism and injustice. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-john-joe-sark-legacy-1.6708975?cmp=rss