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April 24, 2018

Rally held to protect sacred Kluscap Mountain from mining

December 18, 2017 Maureen Googoo

Mi’kmaw activist Elizabeth Marshall says Kluscap Mountain in Cape Breton, N.S. is sacred and should remain protected from any mining activity. “That’s where our people go to do fasts. That’s where our people go to […]

Indigenous cultures celebrated at Celtic Colours International Festival

October 13, 2017 Maureen Googoo

Kathleen Ivaluarjuk Merritt said it was a dream come true when her band, Iva, was invited to perform at this year’s Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Merritt, who is from Rankin […]

Potlotek band member says band denying her right to vote for not sending mail-in ballot

August 5, 2016 Maureen Googoo

An off-reserve band member with the Potlotek First Nation in Nova Scotia says her band is denying her democratic right to vote in the band election being held today because she didn’t receive a mail-in […]

Leader of largest Mi’kmaw community calls Liberal majority “a big relief”

October 20, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny called Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s victory in the federal election Monday “a big relief.” “Finally, our voices are heard and I’m proud of our First Nation for voting.” “I’m especially proud […]

Candidates for Sydney-Victoria riding take part in Unama’ki First Nation Roundtable

October 9, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Jobs, housing and the issue of missing and murdered indigenous girls and women in Canada dominated the Unama’ki First Nation Roundtable discussion on First Nation issues held in Membertou October 8. Approximately 30 people attended […]

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