Culture
Reviving Traditions and Ecosystems: Passamaquoddy’s Fight to Restore Alewife in Maine | BNN
The Passamaquoddy Nation’s initiative to restore the alewife population in Maine’s Skutik River marks a groundbreaking fusion of cultural heritage and environmental conservation. In a remarkable blend of tradition and…
MoreMi’kmaq Community Reclaims Financial Autonomy in Historic New Brunswick Agreement | BNN
The Mi’kmaq community’s groundbreaking financial agreement with New Brunswick government heralds a new era of sovereignty and self-determination. In a groundbreaking development, the Mi’kmaq community near Dorchester, New Brunswick, has…
MoreReport highlights growing importance of Indigenous equity in Canadian energy | Troy Media
A new report sheds light on the benefits and risks of Indigenous equity ownership in Canadian energy development By: Staff | Troy Media A new report from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Indigenous…
MoreJourney through Historic Peskotomuhkati Artefacts on Display at University of Toronto Faculty Club
The artefact prints display featuring artefact prints of the Peskotomuhkati First Nation is showcased at The Faculty Club at the University of Toronto, in Downtown Toronto, Canada. The exhibit highlights…
MoreNew online Wolastoqey language dictionary a family affair | CBC News
By: Oscar Baker III | CBC News 10 siblings voice words they learned from their parents and grandparents A Wolastoqew family in New Brunswick has lent their voices to an…
MoreWatch S2 E4 “Language Is Life”on PBS’ “Native America” | Donald Soctomah and Dwayne Tomah on Reviving the Passamaquoddy Language
“Language Is Life” a 53 minute episode by PBS’ “Native America” Series. Episode 4 has just been released featuring Dwayne Tomah, Donald Soctomah, Madonna Soctomah, and many of our fellow…
MorePreserving 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…
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