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Peskotomuhkati 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:
MoreReflections On The Problem | Chief Hugh Akagi
By: Chief Hugh Akagi My fellow authors’ introduction to this section have motivated me to react. We have more in common than our teaching experience. Ironically, I was a…
MoreIndigenous languages are an integral part of Canadian culture | Troy Media
Canada’s journey towards a revitalization of Indigenous languages By: Gerry Chidiac | Troy Media Raphael Lemkin was a Polish Jewish lawyer who lost 49 members of his immediate family in…
MorePeskotomuhkati Language & History of Basketweaving | Madonna Soctomah | Passamaquoddy Elder and Politician
Madonna Soctomah, a Passamaquoddy elder, politician is one of few Passamaquoddy citizens who speak the language. She discusses with us the Indigenous traditional art of basket weaving, the process of…
MoreIndigenous Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change | Dr. Darren J. Ranco of Penobscot Nation
Dr. Darren J. Ranco is a citizen of Penobscot First Nation from Maine, an Indigenous Anthropologist and Professor. He talks with Dr. Allan Bonner about his research paper titled, “Traditional…
MoreDonald McGraw, Acadian Artist – Circle of Chiefs Paintings
Donald McGraw, an Acadian artist and painter honours the New Brunswick First Nation Chiefs with portraits. Margaret Labillois, of the Eel River Bar First Nation and Peskotomuhkati First Nation Chief,…
MoreIndigenous Stone Tools on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick | Sharon Greenlaw
Sharon Greenlaw shares a collection of Indigenous stone tools found on or around Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick.
MoreA Passamaquoddy Porcupine Quill Basket
Natalie, an anthropologist, also a great (4x) granddaughter to Tomah Joseph, talks to us about the beautiful porcupine quill basket made by her grandmother, of Passamaquoddy Nation. Natalie focuses her…
MoreA Look at a 1906 Tomah Joseph Basket
Tomah Joseph is an important historic elder in Passamaquoddy and Indigenous History as he was elected Governor for the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Peter Dana Point (Motahkomikuk) and was a mentor…
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