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“Like night and day”: First Nations in New Brunswick hopeful for negotiations with Liberal government

November 5, 2024 Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre

Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey leaders are celebrating Susan Holt’s victory in the New Brunswick provincial election on Oct. 21. After showing support during the Liberals’ campaign and in the polls, First Nations communities plan to discuss […]

New Brunswick Election – October 21, 2024

October 21, 2024 Kukukwes.com Staff

New Brunswick elections: First Nations ask parties to act on racial safety policies

October 20, 2024 Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre

First Nations in New Brunswick are calling out parties in the general election to address racial discrimination within the justice system once elected. Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomukati chiefs have emphasized the need for a full […]

New Brunswick elections: New revenue sharing agreements for First Nations on the table

October 19, 2024 Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre

First Nations in New Brunswick consider revenue agreements crucial in this provincial election. Tax agreements that date back to 1994 were in place to fund operations in Indigenous communities until last year, when Premier Higgs […]

New Brunswick elections: First Nations discuss land title with candidates

October 18, 2024 Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre

With just a few days left to determine the tight provincial elections race in New Brunswick, First Nations communities cast their ballots with one common demand: a government open to dialogue. As promises on health […]

First Nation communities in New Brunswick fight for land rights in landmark title cases

October 14, 2024 Aswin Nair

Three Indigenous groups in New Brunswick have launched separate legal actions against the provincial and federal governments. The Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey First Nations are pursuing a title case and title claim, respectively, while the Peskotomuhkati […]

When Magic meets Melody: Jeremy Dutcher’s journey in revitalizing Wolastoqey through music

September 13, 2024 Aswin Nair

Jeremy Dutcher holds up a piece of red paper to the camera near the end of my interview with him via Zoom. The paper reads “Woliwon,” which means thank you in the Wolastoqey language, and […]

Six Indigenous acts nominated for 2023 ECMA awards

May 1, 2023 Crystal Greene

Six Indigenous acts are nominated for East Coast Music Awards and a Peskotomuhkati elder is being honoured at the upcoming ECMA awards show in Halifax on May 5. The artists are excited to attend the […]

Federal government provides $326K in search for unmarked graves at Shubenacadie residential school site

April 21, 2022 Maureen Googoo

The federal government is providing $326,700 to go towards a project to search for unmarked graves of Indigenous children who died while attending the former Shubenacadie Indian Residential School in Nova Scotia. The funding, which […]

Two Indigenous candidates from Atlantic Canada win seats in 2019 Federal Election

October 22, 2019 Maureen Googoo

Two Indigenous candidates from Atlantic Canada are heading to the House of Commons following Monday’s federal election. In Nova Scotia, Liberal party candidate Jaime Battiste was elected to represent the riding of Sydney-Victoria. Battiste received […]

Live Blog: Federal Election 2019

October 21, 2019 Maureen Googoo

First Nation leaders concerned correct info on day school settlement not reaching former students

October 18, 2019 Maureen Googoo

First Nation leaders in the Maritimes are concerned that correct information about the federal Indian day school class action settlement isn’t reaching former students who are eligible to apply for compensation. Ruth Levi, a band […]

Events: 2019 Powwow Season in Atlantic Canada

May 31, 2019 Maureen Googoo

*Note: If you would like to have your event included in this list, please send an email to news@kukukwes.com. June 2019: Pictou Landing Traditional Powwow Date: June 1-2, 2019 Where: Michael Wayne Gymnasium, 43 Maple […]

Defining a Moderate Livelihood: Part 2

May 15, 2019 Olivia Blackmore

Editor’s Note: This news story is the last in a two-part series examining the issue of defining ‘moderate livelihood’ as the 20th anniversary of the 1999 Supreme Court of Canada ruling in the Donald Marshall, […]

Defining a ‘Moderate Livelihood’: Part 1

May 13, 2019 Olivia Blackmore

Editor’s Note: This news story is the first in a two-part series examining the issue of defining ‘moderate livelihood’ as the 20th anniversary of the 1999 Supreme Court of Canada ruling in the Donald Marshall, […]