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First Nation communities in New Brunswick fight for land rights in landmark title cases
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 […]
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When Magic meets Melody: Jeremy Dutcher’s journey in revitalizing Wolastoqey through music
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 […]
Atlantic
Six Indigenous acts nominated for 2023 ECMA awards
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 […]
Maritimes
Federal government provides $326K in search for unmarked graves at Shubenacadie residential school site
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 […]
Atlantic
Two Indigenous candidates from Atlantic Canada win seats in 2019 Federal Election
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 […]
Atlantic
Maritimes
First Nation leaders concerned correct info on day school settlement not reaching former students
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 […]
Atlantic
Events: 2019 Powwow Season in Atlantic Canada
*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 […]
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Defining a Moderate Livelihood: Part 2
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, […]
Maritimes
Defining a ‘Moderate Livelihood’: Part 1
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, […]
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Polaris Music Prize nominee headlines at annual Sappyfest in NB
Wolastoq opera singer and Polaris Music Prize nominee Jeremy Dutcher welcomed the invitation to return to his home province of New Brunswick and perform at this year’s Sappyfest in Sackville, N.B. “I’m always drawn to […]
Atlantic
APTN to increase news coverage in Atlantic Canada if CRTC grants fee increase in license renewal
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network has pledged to increase its news coverage in Atlantic Canada in its license renewal application to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission. APTN’s Chief Executive Officer Jean LaRose says if […]
Maritimes
DFO negotiator meeting with Maritime First Nations to define “moderate livelihood”
A federal negotiator for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has been meeting with First Nation leaders in the Maritimes and the Gaspé region of Quebec for the past seven months to determine what a […]
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Ulnooweg launches Atlantic Indigenous charitable foundation
An Atlantic organization that offers loans and financial support to Indigenous-owned businesses in the region has launched a charitable foundation aimed at funding First Nation community initiatives. Ulnooweg Development Corporation announced the formation of the […]
