Posts by Aloisa Macedonio
Preserving Peskotomuhkati Culture with Elder, Margaret Apt, Language and Cultural Preservationist
Margaret Apt is a language and cultural preservationist of the Peskotomuhkati First Nation, known as an Elder Knowledge Keeper, counselor, and teacher. Margaret discusses the significance of preserving the Peskotomuhkati…
MoreNew public space name in Saint John, N.B. honours city’s Indigenous roots | CTV News
By: Nick Moore | CTV News Public space within the Fundy Quay property will be called ‘Ihtoli-maqahamok – The Gathering Space.’ Ihtoli-maqahamok is the Wolastoqey term for “gathering space.” Saint John city…
MoreArcheological Activities and Burial Sites in Peskotomuhkati Territory are Now Protected and Governed
Archeological activities and burial sites in Peskotomuhkati Territory are now protected and governed in part by Peskotomuhkati law and custom through a signed agreement between the Peskotomuhkati at Skutik Council and New…
MoreFurther Abuse | Chief Hugh Akagi
By: Chief Hugh Akagi There have been historical genocidal acts in Canada. There continue to be genocidal acts in Canada. The loss of life in the Indigenous population from the…
MoreReflections On The Pandemic | Chief Hugh Akagi
By: Chief Hugh Akagi Indigenous writer Dr. Thomas King wrote in his book The Inconvenient Indian that everybody wanted to be Indians in the 1960s—even the Indians. Being Indian, authentic,…
MoreResidential Facilities | Chief Hugh Akagi
By: Chief Hugh Akagi I want to add a different perspective to the public discussion about deaths in residential facilities. I don’t call these schools, although some, or even many…
MoreInherent Indigenous Rights Are Not a Gift From Government | Chief Hugh Akagi
By: Chief Hugh Akagi By the 1970s, the Supreme Court of Canada began to repair the impact of hundreds of years of friction between Indigenous people and European settlers. More…
MorePeskotomuhkati Nation hopes new hybrid boat will set precedent for greener future | CBC News
The boat will be used for lobster fishing and to conduct scientific research By: Jacob Moore | CBC News Four years ago at a fishing conference, Harry Sappier met a…
MorePeskotomuhkati Nation hopes new hybrid fishing boat will keep ocean clean | CBC News
Earlier this month, Chief Hugh Akagi and Council launched the new Passamaquoddy Hybrid Boat in St.Andrews. Click here to watch a clip from the day:
MoreCutting-edge hybrid boat built by a P.E.I. company goes to its new home in New Brunswick | CBC News
You’re invited to join Chief Hugh Akagi and our Council to tour and launch the new boat: Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023 @ 10am Location: Market Warf in St. Andrews,…
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