Podcasts about mi'kmaq

Before Canada existed, powerful Indigenous confederacies like the Wabanaki shaped the northeast. Meaghan tells us how their stories, filled with political intrigue, brutal colonial encounters, and enduring resilience, challenge everything you thought you knew about North American history. From ancient laws to modern-day struggles for sovereignty, these narratives reveal a complex past and offer crucial insights into our present and future. Sources: https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/indigenous/mikmaq-culture.php https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mikmaq https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi%27kmaq https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/micmac-mikmaq Nctr.ca Fnigc.ca Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(PARADOC SERIES) Spirit Talker Shawn Leonard of APTN show Spirit Talker joins us to discuss his spiritual encounters as an Indigenous Medium and teach us the meanings behind the encounters. He also has a book called Spirit Talker and Oracle Cards he published you can order! Spirit Talker: Indigenous Stories and Teachings from a Mikmaq Psychic Medium: https://www.amazon.ca/Spirit-Talker-Indigenous-Stories-Teachings/dp/1401971237 Official website: hauntinglivepodcast.com YouTube: @hauntinglive Etsy Store: etsy.com/ca/shop/HauntingLivePodcast

Producer: Pepin Mittelhauser Maulian Dana Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation “Tribal Sovereignty in Wabanaki Homeland: History, Policy, Connectedness, and the Next Generations” Maulian Dana serves as the first appointed Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation. She represents the tribe in local, state and federal government as an advocate and diplomat. Her background is in political science, activism, Penobscot culture, teaching and policy. She serves as the president of the board of directors for the Wabanaki Alliance, the co-chair of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations, and is a member of the Maine Climate Council where she also co-chairs a subcommittee on equity. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Maine and she received an honorary law doctorate from Colby College. She is the proud mother of three daughters Carmella, age 15, Layla, age 13, and Iris who was born this year on May 31. Addressing and bringing action to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirits and relatives is also one of her passions. Her policy achievements include helping to pass laws in Maine that eliminated racist Indian mascots, changed Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, and extended Violence Against Women Act federal provisions to tribes in Maine. Dana's home, the Penobscot Nation, is one of five tribes that make up the Wabanaki Confederacy. The others are the Abenaki, Passamaquoddy, Mikmaq and Maliseet. There are five tribal communities in the land now called Maine and their ancestors have been stewards of this homeland for over 10,000 years. Their creation stories and cultural knowledge tell us that this land has sustained us since time immemorial. With this rich and deep relationship the Wabanaki have here with these lands there also is an undercurrent of injustice and trauma from the colonization era to the present day. Dana will address some of the reasons tribal sovereignty in Maine has such a complicated history and future. She will discuss the recent legislative session that found tribal issues making progress in some areas and facing barriers in others. This topic also brings to light how self-determination for the tribes is connected to every facet of life for Wabanaki governance, health, stewardship of Mother Earth, traditional wellbeing and spiritual resilience. She looks forward to exchanging in dialogue and is honored to join the Common Ground Country Fair speakers. The post 2022 Common Ground Fair Keynote Speaker (Friday 9/24/22): Maulian Dana first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer: Pepin Mittelhauser Maulian Dana Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation “Tribal Sovereignty in Wabanaki Homeland: History, Policy, Connectedness, and the Next Generations” Maulian Dana serves as the first appointed Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation. She represents the tribe in local, state and federal government as an advocate and diplomat. Her background is in political science, activism, Penobscot culture, teaching and policy. She serves as the president of the board of directors for the Wabanaki Alliance, the co-chair of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations, and is a member of the Maine Climate Council where she also co-chairs a subcommittee on equity. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Maine and she received an honorary law doctorate from Colby College. She is the proud mother of three daughters Carmella, age 15, Layla, age 13, and Iris who was born this year on May 31. Addressing and bringing action to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirits and relatives is also one of her passions. Her policy achievements include helping to pass laws in Maine that eliminated racist Indian mascots, changed Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, and extended Violence Against Women Act federal provisions to tribes in Maine. Dana's home, the Penobscot Nation, is one of five tribes that make up the Wabanaki Confederacy. The others are the Abenaki, Passamaquoddy, Mikmaq and Maliseet. There are five tribal communities in the land now called Maine and their ancestors have been stewards of this homeland for over 10,000 years. Their creation stories and cultural knowledge tell us that this land has sustained us since time immemorial. With this rich and deep relationship the Wabanaki have here with these lands there also is an undercurrent of injustice and trauma from the colonization era to the present day. Dana will address some of the reasons tribal sovereignty in Maine has such a complicated history and future. She will discuss the recent legislative session that found tribal issues making progress in some areas and facing barriers in others. This topic also brings to light how self-determination for the tribes is connected to every facet of life for Wabanaki governance, health, stewardship of Mother Earth, traditional wellbeing and spiritual resilience. She looks forward to exchanging in dialogue and is honored to join the Common Ground Country Fair speakers. The post 2022 Common Ground Fair Keynote Speaker (Friday 9/24/22): Maulian Dana first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Legislation has been introduced to recognize Mi'kmaw as Nova Scotia's first language. It was proclaimed at a ceremony on July 17, 2022 in Potlotek First Nation. Grand Chief Norman Sylliboy noted "The governments of the past attacked us through our language when our children were punished for speaking it, but despite all of the efforts to destroy it, our language is still here and we are still here, and that shows our resilience as a people." This was recognized as a response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice. A report filed with the Legislature is also recommending government take action on a 1992 declaration to add an additional member to sit in the House as a representative of the Mi'kmaq people. For thirty years, that seat has remained vacant. This also coincides with efforts to rename Cornwallis Street in Halifax as part of reconciliation efforts with several Mi'kmaw words presented as options. Those are some of the issues taken up in this conversation with Native Studies Instructor Patti Doyle-Bedwell and Mi'kmaw language teacher Curtis Michael, both of Dalhousie University.

Elder Jean Bartibogue, a Mi'kmaq Elder from the community of Esgenoôpetitj shares her journey from a young girl to Clan Mother of the Jagej (Lobster) Clan. Beginning with the traumatic days at Indian Day school, Jean traces with host Julianna Peter-Paul, her return to her culture, the importance of the four sacred medicines, ceremony and her present day passion to pass on her teachings to the youth of her community.  Julianna Peter-Paul is a podcaster from Metepenagiag Mikmaq Nation, who has a passion for storytelling, indigenous ways of being, and oral history. Her creative inspiration  stems from the land and water along with stories that have been passed down to her. Julianna began podcasting in 2020 and is dedicated to  preserving and passing down her culture. Migwitétmeg was developed in the Advanced Digital Storytelling Program created by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project and the Inspirit Foundation. For more episodes of Migwitétmeg (“we remember”) follow host Julianna Peter-Paul on instagram @julppaul To learn more about the Indigenous 150+ initiative and media training programs please follow Indigenous 150+ on social media and join our community newsletter: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Brandon Mitchell (BIS'16, MEd'18) is a Mi'kmaq graphic artist, published writer and entrepreneur from Listuguj, Quebec, now residing in Fredericton. Brandon is a two-time graduate of UNB, with a Bachelor in Multimedia and Art Culture and Master in Education, Adult and Continuing Education. He is the founder of Birch Bark Comics and creator of the Sacred Circles comic series. His work includes a series of illustrated books that fuse contemporary graphic novel artistic approaches with traditional Mi'kmaq stories and language. Brandon feels that comic books and graphic novels are a path to better teach Indigenous youth about their culture, rather than from a textbook.  In this episode:    How Brandon realized he could write and how he got into graphic novels  His initial experience teaching Indigenous youth in his home community, and how it inspired creating Mi'kmaq graphic art stories  The challenge of starting and growing an Indigenous business, and in being both an entrepreneur and a creative  Growing a career as a published author Why Brandon feels incorporating the Mi'kmaq language into storytelling is a better way to expose young readers to culture and pride   Links and resources:    Birch Bark Comics  Brandon's books  Beaverbrook Art Gallery exhibit  Brandon on Twitter  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Ian Smith  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance, Manulife, and MBNA Mastercard    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website 

Canada boven in deze aflevering, in 't Engels, 't Frans en 't Mikmaq! Een reeksje songs over rozen en rozengeur en rare talen om af te sluiten.

Hi friends! A special note from Lillian. Jen and I have some big smushy content for you, but we also want to acknowledge that for many indigenous people, what we call Thanksgiving is a day of mourning. If this is on your heart today, I'd like to tell you about my friend Sky. They're Mikmaq and identify as Two Spirit (a term used by indigenous folks who reject Western gender binaries) transgender, and they're an incredible artist and lovely soul, they live with chronic pain, and they were displaced from their home along with their partner Ian. For over a year, these two talented, unique, artistic queer folks have been living a nomadic life that's been very difficult to sustain, and only have a safe place to stay until December. If you've ever wondered how you could directly help someone indigenous who's been screwed over by our system, here's your chance. I hope you'll look them up at https://www.patreon.com/agentskyhouse or help them out directly at  cashapp: $agentskyhouse Venmo: their partner Ian at @encryptedritual From Sky's Patreon update: "Losing another home as it collapses into healing or oppression, not safe to stick around and see how it turns out, & I'm too much of a compassionate cutie to let windigo suck me into a stress spiral. Sub, tip, share, gift. Support this Mi'kmaq 2Spirit in their puoinaq'jij work of freeing all relations from oppression (and in turn, support their partner of 13 years, and their 3 senior animals). " Miss you, Sky and Ian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allthefucks/message

In this pre-recorded episode of the #CallHerAuntyPodcast Grace & Qua check back in with our Mikmaq sister and see how many goals she's reached since they interviewed her last Fall. Tune in now as Aunty Faith tells us what she learned on her journey with fitness, education & relationships!

In this episode, I speak with who I believe to be one of the most incredible leaders in our country. Terry Paul is the Chief of Membertou First Nation in Cape Breton Island/ Unama'ki, a position he has held since 1984. During this time, Chief Paul has guided his community and administration into one of the most open and efficient First Nation communities in the country. Chief Paul has served on numerous boards and task forces and is one of the original founders of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA), which started out as seven Aboriginal corporations and has grown to over 50 Aboriginal financial institutions across the country. He has achieved many inspiring accomplishments in his current role, including doubling the land base for the community of Membertou and increasing the employment rate within Membertou to nearly 80% in the community. To change their community, the Chief and Council started restructuring the band's administration, adopting the principles of efficiency and openness from the corporate world. Membertou became transparent with its finances and aggressively pro-business, seeking opportunities wherever they appeared. On March 7, 2019, Chief Terry Paul announced that Membertou Development Corporation was awarded the designation of one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and this past year in 2021, the remarkable four-decade-long transformation of the community reached a new milestone with Membertou's co-ownership of the largest shellfish producer in North America, Clearwater Seafoods. Chief Paul led the $1-billion deal to buy the Halifax-based company on behalf of seven Mi'kmaq First Nations along with Premium Brands Holdings Corp., a specialty food company based in B.C. Throughout all of this growth and change, Community has always been at the heart of everything they do in Membertou. Community drives decision-making, thought, and most importantly, action. Chief Paul is a hardworking and gutsy leader. His determination, vision and bold leadership have helped create one of the most prosperous and forward-thinking First Nation communities in our Country. I know this conversation will leave all of you feeling touched, encouraged and inspired to make a difference in your own community or organization. 

Can the environment be racist? No, but those with power can use it to further marginalise racialised communities. Industries, landfills and other large and small-scale projects are seldom put into affluent White neighbourhoods by the government and corporations, but more often where Indigenous, Black and Brown people live. Today the Multi-Hazards Podcast features Dr. Ingrid Waldron, professor at McMaster University, author of There's Something in the Water: Environmental Racism in Indigenous and Black Communities and co-producer of the documentary film of the same name on Netflix. Join us as we discuss environmental racism and how communities and their allies are fighting for environmental justice. Direct download: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/multi-hazards/Environmental_Racism_with_Dr_Ingrid_Waldron.mp3 Best-looking link: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/20763668 Study Guide here, click where it says "PDF" on the middle left: https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/environmental-racism-with-dr-ingrid-waldron Topics include: * What exactly is "environmental racism"?  "Racialised communities"? * Where do the communities that are often targeted by governments and corporations and their environmental racism live? * How has Ingrid's background and journey led her into this topic? * Why is environmental racism a very political topic? * Why are sociologists just as important as environmental scientists to deal with the social aspects of the environment? * How is environmental racism different from the term "environmental justice"?   * How does environmental racism fit into the big picture of systemic racism that includes "high unemployment rates, income insecurity, poverty, food insecurity, poorly resourced neighbourhoods," etc.? * What is "intersectionality"?  Who first used this phrase and why?  What are the various elements that can "intersect"? * Why would, for example, landfills or industries, not be placed in or near white upper or middle class communities?  What do they have that racialised communities do not have? * What are the "social determinants of health"? * What are some of the social institutions where racism is embedded in? * How did Ingrid get connected with actor Elliott Page? * Why did releasing the "There's Something in the Water" film on Netflix right when the global pandemic first arrived ensure more people watched?  Why was this such a huge coincidence? * Why was the film's emotional impact so obvious? * Who are the Mikmaq First Nations and also the African Nova Scotians? What kind of environmental racism happened to their communities? * What kinds of resistance, mobilising and activism are Indigenous and Black communities using in their fight against environmental racism? * Beyond political resistance, why is policy making so important? * Why is raising awareness so crucial? * What needs to change in the Canadian education system?  Why are young people a priority to reach? * Why do White folks have difficulty empathising with Black, Indigenous and other racialised communities? * Why do the media focus on White women who are murdered and missing and most often ignore the ones who are non-White? * What are some exciting new developments in the fight against environmental racism? Dr. Ingrid Waldron's Bio: Dr. Ingrid Waldron (MA, University of London; PhD, University of Toronto) is the HOPE Chair in Peace and Health in the Global Peace and Social Justice Program in the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University. She teaches Peace, Environment and Health and Race, Place & Geographies of Violence in Indigenous & Black Communities (Special Topics Course) in the Global Peace and Social Justice Program in the Faculty of Humanities. She also teaches Social Justice Perspectives on Gender and Health in the Gender Studies and Feminist Research Graduate Program in the Faculty of Humanities. Dr. Waldron is the author of There's Something in the Water: Environmental Racism in Indigenous and Black Communities (Fernwood Publishing), which was turned into a 2020 Netflix documentary of the same name and was co-produced by Waldron, actor Elliot Page, Ian Daniel, and Julia Sanderson and directed by Page and Daniel. Dr. Waldron is the founder and Director of the Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities and Community Health Project (The ENRICH Project), which inspired the federal private members bill a National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice (Bill C-230). Bill C-230 was introduced in the House of Commons on February 26, 2020, by MP Lenore Zam and approved at second reading on March 24, 2021, and at amendments on June 21, 2021. She also co-founded the Anti-Environmental Racism Coalition, which has brought together organizations in the environment and climate change sector across Canada to collaborate on projects and share expertise and resources to address environmental racism and climate change inequities in Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities in Canada. She is also a Member of the Board of Directors at Research Canada. Source: https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/waldroni There's Something in the Water on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81206890 There's Something in the Water book: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/there8217s-something-in-the-water Intro: "Ten Inch Spikes" by Jeremy Korpas on Youtube Audio Library Outro: "Travel Nonstop" by Squadda B on YouTube Audio Library Main Episode Photo by Ralf Vetterle from Pixabay

The Greeks and Romans had one view of the stars, but the Mi'kmaq had another. We hear how one Newfoundland born Mi'kmaq man is making space to teach both ways of seeing the night sky.

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Nova Scotia has prioritized First Nations people for COVID-19 vaccinations. But not all Mi'kmaq are being treated the same, depending on where they live. And Derek Lewis thinks that should change.

One year old and looking to the future, the new community band continues to advocate for an aging community with dwindling services and nurture Mi'kmaq culture—all while looking for a relationship with Qalipu. This week, we speak with Chief Peggy White.

This week, we speak with Rhonda Sheppard, newly elected Chief of the St. Georges Indian Band, about the important role bands like hers play in connecting status and non-status Mi'kmaq with our culture.

The purchase of Clearwater by Mi'kmaq is the perfect antidote for those images of harassment by non-Indigenous fishers. But what does the mega deal mean for sustainability and internal equity among Mi'kmaw communities? This week, we speak with professor Tony Charles of St. Mary's University. Plus a preview of the next Qalipu meeting and the enrolment protest that will greet chief and council.

There has been a breakthrough in the Lobster Fisheries conflict between the Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Fishers in Nova Scotia, Canada. A conglomerate of Mi’kmaq Nations have purchased the largest seafood corporation in Atlantic Canada for a 50% stake in the company. The Mi’kmaq Nation had a partner in the deal, a company based in British Columbia called Premium Foods. The company owns a number of popular seafood brands in Canada and Internationally. The deal marks the largest investment by Indigenous communities in the seafood industry. It also marks a huge win for Indigenous people who have been locked in a violent battle with non-Indigenous fishers over the past few months. A group of Non-Indigenous fishers has been harassing Indigenous fishers who started fishing lobster legally and are not bound by seasonal closures as are their Non-Indigenous counterparts. Protests have turned from shouting matches to setting cars on fire as well as lobster storage houses in violent protests along the southern shores of Nova Scotia. The Indigenous fishers have the right to fish year-round as it states in a government-indigenous treaty signed all the way back in the 1700s. The agreement was upheld by the Supreme Court in 1999. The purchase of Clearwater is a separate matter than the local lobster fishery, but it will have a positive generational impact for the Mi’kmaq Nation. Links To Articles: 1) https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/first-nations-chief-calls-1-billion-clearwater-deal-a-generational-acquisition-1.5181778 2) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/seafood-giant-clearwater-convicted-gross-violation-lobster-fishery-1.4971558 Register for the Mindful Conservation Conference:  https://www.absolutelysmashingllc.com/mindful-conference Want To Talk Oceans? Join the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Speak Up For Blue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Speak Up For Blue Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakUpforBlue Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k4ZB3x Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kkEElk Madame CuriosityApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2xUlSax Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V38QQ1 ConCiencia Azul: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k6XPio Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k4ZMMf Dugongs & Seadragons: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lB9Blv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lV6THt Environmental Studies & Sciences Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lx86oh Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lG8LUh Marine Mammal Science: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k5pTCI Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k1YyRL Projects For Wildlife Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Oc17gy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37rinWz Ocean Science RadioApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3chJMfA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bnkP18 The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31P4UY6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3f7hDJw

Greg Marchildon interviews Matthew Betts, the editor and principal author of Place-Making in the Pretty Harbour: The Archaeology of Port Joli, Nova Scotia published by the University of Ottawa Press. Over the past decade, Matthew and his fellow archaeologists have been digging up artifacts at one of the richest Mi’kmaq sites in Canada. From this evidence, they have been reconstructing the pre-European contact history of the Mi’kmaq in Canada. In his research, Betts relied on the history on the region and people previously published by the Champlain Society. He explores the connection between archaeology and documentary history. This podcast was produced by Jessica Schmidt.

Gavin and Daniel break down the violence the Mi'Kmaq people face while trying to make a living. We broke down the situation and how white supremacy has kept Canada's indigenous people marginalized.

Chach & Puke hash out  more than 7% of the slap-stick comedy that the UCP has turned to for things like curriculum advice, Policy 11 and how to surrender your wealth to the rich. Also some straight talk about the events unfolding for the Mi’kmaq in south western Nova Scotia, the WE scandal and the possible confidence vote that may be forced on Trudeau’s government and, some final words on heard immunity. Thanks for listening to the www.Albertastan.ca Podcast!! Check us out at www.albertastan.ca and please consider a donation to the show! If not, please share, comment, rate and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts from! Same goes for the YouTube channel!!! Spotify URL https://open.spotify.com/show/5JRQyDXMDEnltrdoU5NKas ApplePodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/albertastan-ca/id1431546582 GooglePlay https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iomv5nweqb4yijczcxx5bxdyyte?t%3DAlbertastan.ca%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=389474&refid=stpr AND YOUTUBE!!!! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGhoUAByTXOHd-h3WZq9Uw Follow us on face book https://www.facebook.com/Albertastanca ***Help make this possible***  Pay pall https://www.paypal.me/albertastanca Join us on Patreon !!! https://www.patreon.com/albertastan Join us and help kick ass for the middle class!

Racially motivated attacks on the Mi'kmaq lobster fishers in Nova Scotia have cost them over $1 million in lost catch and damaged equipment and boats. Despite only taking in about 1% of the lobster catch in Nova Scotia, and working within their treaty rights to fish in their territory outside the commercial season, rights that have been upheld by the Supreme Court, Mi'kmaq fishers have had their traps cut, vehicles torched and warehouses set on fire. Non-indigenous commercial fishing interests have refused to buy their catch, sell them fuel, or fishing equipment. Chief Mike Sack of the Sipekne'katik First Nation discusses the impact of these attacks, the frustration in seeing the Department of Fisheries and RCMP do little to protect fishers from his Nation, why he has decided to pull his fishing fleet for the time being, and what comes next. A big thanks goes out to the Red Dog Singers of Treaty 4 Territory in Saskatchewan for our theme music. The Ahkameyimok Podcast is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions.

The violence against Mi’kmaq fishers and community members stems from the interference of non-Indigenous fishers on the First Nations treaty right to fish for lobster in Nova Scotia waters. Pam Palmater, Mi’kmaq lawyer, professor and Chair of Indigenous Governance at Ryerson University, breaks down what the recent Supreme Court ruling means for the Mi’kmaq people, how this case is the latest example of systemic violence against Indigenous peoples and why the terms of “moderate livelihood” is a distraction from the real problems of racial injustice.

Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner (@stevenjkerzner) discuss Trudeau's political brinksmanship victory over the Conservatives, the terror attacks against Mikmaq lobster fishers and RCMP inaction and Queen's University dropping Sir John A. Macdonald's name from their law school building.

Shelly Martin, who made history last year as the first Mi’kmaq woman to be appointed as adjudicator of the Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia, joins us to discuss ongoing and increasingly violent attacks on the Mi'kmaq people of Nova Scotia as they exert their rights to fish in St. Mary’s Bay.

Red Power Hour is back with our second October episode! Host Melanie Yazzie (@melanie_yazzie) is joined by @The_Red_Nation comrades Lou Cornum, Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay), and Nicolás Cruz for a zombie-themed discussion about #LandBack, #elections, #Mikmaq fishing rights, and #IndigenousPeoplesDay.

Labelled "Waspu" after the Mi'kmaq word for seal, Qalipu will soon launch its own brand of seal oil capsules says John Davis of Qalipu Development Corporation. Plus: are the feds really getting it on Moderate Livelihood?

Tensions are high on the east coast as the indigenous Mi'kmaq people engage in their treaty rights much to anger of local white fishermen. It's gotten to the point that acts of terrorism are being committed, and yet there's been silence and inaction from the federal government and the RCMP so of course I'm bothered by this.

After seeing their population decimated and their land stolen, the Mi'kmaq joined the Acadians in fighting against the English in a war from 1749 to 1755. It would have a lasting impact on Nova Scotia. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Website: www.canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37

This week, host Glenn Wheeler and producer Allison Baker discuss the $11,500 in funding Mi'kmaq Matters has received from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada that will enable an independent review of the Valentine Lake project with the assistance of a caribou expert and researcher. And later, we check in with Cory Francis, the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group Commercial Fisheries Liaison Coordinator, about Mi'kmaw moderate livelihood fishery.

Tune in for stories of adventure, magic, and coincidence from the pow-wow trail with musician Tee Cloud as he and host, Julianna Peter-Paul discuss his journey as an artist and the challenges of revitalizing culture in their community. 

Back in 1991, the grand chief of the Mikmaq passed away. He was a tireless advocate for aboriginal rights and justice issues.

Residents on the Great Northern Peninsula—some of them Mi'kmaq—have condemned the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council (WERAC) report, encouraged by compromised cabinet minister Christopher Mitchelmore. Has the provincial government finally released the conservation plan only to kill it? This week, we speak with biologists Victoria Neville and Bill Montevecchi, who resigned from WERAC over the delayed report release.

Uninvited, federal fisheries officer crossed a checkpoint at Listuguj, set up to mitigate the threat of COVID-19 transmission, even though the community manages its salmon. This week, we speak with band councillor and traditional leader Gary Metallic Sr. about the recent visit, the fight for salmon rights, and the lessons that can be learned from the Listuguj process for current Mi'kmaq rights negotiations in Nova Scotia.

Cheryl Maloney (@Mikmaq_star) joined Puckracker to talk about her forthcoming documentary, which presents the Mi'kmaq Nation's claim to the invention of ice hockey. Cheryl is a Mi'kmaq political science professor and hockey researcher; she produced the documentary with her sister, April, a filmmaker. Cheryl discusses a 1749 account of the Mi'kmaq playing hockey, key pre-contact evidence of hockey in the Old Mi'kmaw language, and the widespread use of Mi'kmaw designed and crafted hockey sticks. Cheryl also gets into the connections her family has to the game and how it led to her discovery of the Mi'kmaq's deep ties to hockey. The documentary, The Game of Hockey: A Mi'kmaw Story, is being submitted to film festivals, but a CBC article and video on it can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/mi-kmaq-hockey-history-nova-scotia-1.4998889.

A quarter century after he finished his Master's thesis, Jerry Wetzel's paper remains a powerful statement on the history of the island of Newfoundland as told from a Mi'kmaw perspective, rather the European view that has colonized minds for hundreds of years. This week, we speak with Wetzel about his thesis.

This week, Cathy LeBlanc and Dave Chapman of "Mi'kmaw Moons" describe how our people relied on the moon to guide them through the cycles of life, and the significance of the next full moon (happening on May 7 based on the Gregorian calendar), known to many Mi'kmaq as Frogs Croaking Time.

Due to COVID-19, Qualipu council has been conducting meetings without members. Regardless, the band has continued its discussions with developers about the Valentine Lake gold mine—even though the environmental impact assessment has yet to be completed. This week, financial analyst John Sclodnick explains why the Valentine Gold Project is the darling of Canadian investors. A message to our listeners: the Mi'kmaq Matters team hopes you are all staying safe during this difficult time. Now, more than ever, we thank you for supporting independent Mi'kmaq journalism. Stay safe, and take care.

There have been books and songs and plays written about Anna Mae Aquash. But she was no folk hero — she was flesh and blood. A young Mi'kmaq woman who took up arms against the United States government, Anna Mae was a revolutionary. But when she was found murdered in the South Dakotan countryside, it tore her movement apart. It took thirty years to find out who pulled the trigger. But that’s not the same thing as knowing who’s responsible for her murder.  Featured in this episode: Kevin McKiernan, Steve Hendricks To learn more: From Wounded Knee to Standing Rock: A Reporter's Journey by Kevin McKiernan The Unquiet Grave: The FBI and the Struggle for the Soul of Indian Country by Steve Hendricks The Spirit of Annie Mae by Catherine Anne Martin   This show was brought to you by our patrons. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.  This episode is sponsored by Wealthbar, Freshbooks & Images Festival Additional music: “Unanswered Questions” and “Clean Soul” by Kevin Macleod, “I Am A Man Who Will Fight For Your Honor” by Chris Zabriskie, and “The Wrong Way” by Jahzzar adapted. “I dunno” by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

With little involvement from Mi'kmaq fishers, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Chiefs appear on the verge of signing a deal that may undermine treaty rights. Cory Francis, who has worked on fisheries policy for Indigenous organizations, calls for a re-think and more transparency.

On this episode the ladies talk about their own and very recent paranormal experiences. Jen seems to have some confirmation on her house ghost and Kim seems to see some crazy aura's. They dive into the history on their local First Nation's people of Nova Scotia, the Mi'kmaq and discuss the connection with spirit animals and animal guides. Having spirit animals as guides has been recently discussed by Gwyneth Paltrow so the ladies look at that too. Jen also uncovers yet another story of the tall man in a top hat. Kim chooses the whiskey for this episode and decides on Legent. 

LORELAI WILLIAMS is a BC activist for MMIWGs. Her aunt went missing 40 years ago, her cousin's DNA was located on the Picton Farm. Lorelai began, Butterflies in Spirit Dance Group. Then, Mi'kmaq medium and spirit talker SHAWN LEONARD is in the studio to talk about his new 13 part TV series "Spirt Talker" on APTN that premiers February 19th at 8pm.

The Regional Chief for Newfoundland and Nova Scotia is relatively unique role in the Assembly of First Nations: She or he will serve one nation, the Mi'kmaq. This week, we ask Cheryl Maloney—whose complaints of harassment, along with others, led to the ousting of former Regional Chief Morley Googoo—about the job, future challenges, and whether she's interested in applying.

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Seki Bernard Sr. of Eskasoni is the latest fisherman to have his boat sabotaged in the power vacuum created by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' failure to implement the 20-year-old Supreme Court decision.

Oral history suggests a connection between ancient Beothuk and Mi'kmaq—so far there is no scientific proof, but that could change with the results of a genetic study commissioned by Miawpukwek First Nation. This week, we speak with Steve Carr of Terra Nova Genomics Inc. who was hired by Miawpukwek to do that very research.

Join Oliver as he hangs out with friend and fellow comedian, Janelle Niles. Not only has she been performing comedy throughout this past year, but she has also organized and run a ton of fantastic comedy shows. Janelle has very quickly entrenched herself in the local Ottawa comedy scene, while always helping out new folks that want to try their hand at stand up for the first time.In this episode, Janelle sheds light on her heritage as a proud Mi'kmaq woman. Filling Oliver in on many fascinating parts of indigenous culture. She also explains her comedy roots and sheds light on what it's like being an identical twin. As usual, geek/comic talk bleeds it's way into the episode, and the conversation also touches on intermittent fasting.Recorded on December 13th, 2019Audio/Visual Production by Brian ReillyEdited (poorly) by Oliver GeorgeARCADE- Oliver: 2 / Guests: 2

Episode three provides updates on the various Archaeology projects that KMKNO is overseeing on behalf of the Mi'kmaq on Nova Scotia, which also includes in-depth interviews on Coastal Erosion Research.