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  • [ January 10, 2023 ] Nova Scotia judge dismisses charges against three Mi’kmaw fishermen News
  • [ November 6, 2022 ] “It’s wild.” Sipekne’katik First Nation elects first female chief News
  • [ October 19, 2022 ] Nova Scotia judge reserves decision in treaty fishing rights case News
  • [ September 15, 2022 ] Mi’kmaw lawyer says federal government wants to limit treaty rights in Marshall decision through the courts News
  • [ September 9, 2022 ] Moderate livelihood treaty right at centre of fishery trial in Nova Scotia News
  • [ August 29, 2022 ] Mi’kmaw Family and Children’s Services sues Sipekne’katik following order to leave community News
  • [ August 23, 2022 ] Mi’kmaw fisherman to set date for trial on constitutional challenge in October News
  • [ August 22, 2022 ] Mi’kmaw fisherman seeks court approval to fight fishery charges on constitutional grounds News
  • [ August 11, 2022 ] Mi’kmaw play, KOQM, describes colonialism in Nova Scotia from a Mi’kmaw woman’s perspective News
  • [ August 1, 2022 ] Resiliency Centre a dream come true for Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association News
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Paqtnkek Chief Paul Prosper elected AFN Vice-Chief for NS/NL

September 7, 2020 Maureen Googoo
A Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chief has been elected as a regional vice-chief for the Assembly of First Nations. Chief Paul Prosper of the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation will represent Mi’kmaw chiefs from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland […]
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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 […]
Atlantic

Live Blog: Federal Election 2019

October 21, 2019 Maureen Googoo
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Nova Scotia, Newfoundland Mi’kmaw Chiefs remove Morley Googoo as AFN regional vice-chief

October 11, 2019 Maureen Googoo
Morley Googoo has been removed as the Assembly of First Nations regional vice-chief for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. In a news release issued on Friday afternoon, Mi’kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland announced its […]
Atlantic

Meet the 3 Indigenous candidates in Atlantic Canada running in the Oct. 21 federal election

September 16, 2019 Maureen Googoo
Three Indigenous people in Atlantic Canada are running in the Oct. 21 federal election. One candidate is seeking re-election while the other two are running for the first time. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Liberal candidate […]
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AFN suspends NS/NL Vice-Chief while it investigates harassment allegations

September 5, 2019 Maureen Googoo
Morley Googoo has been suspended from his position as Assembly of First Nations Vice-Chief for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland while the AFN investigates allegations he harassed women while serving in his role as vice-chief. AFN’s […]
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Former NSNWA president says harassment complaint against AFN vice-chief caused emotional, financial stress

July 25, 2019 Maureen Googoo
The woman who filed a harassment and discrimination complaint against an Assembly of First Nations vice-chief says the ordeal has taken an emotional and financial toll on her. “I have experienced considerable stress over the […]
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AFN executive considers suspending NS/NL Vice-Chief Morley Googoo following harassment allegations

July 23, 2019 Maureen Googoo
The executive committee of the Assembly of First Nations has proposed to suspend Morley Googoo from his position as AFN Vice-Chief for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. In a letter dated July 22, AFN […]
Atlantic

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 […]
Atlantic

APTN to increase news coverage in Atlantic Canada if CRTC grants fee increase in license renewal

July 18, 2018 Maureen Googoo
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 […]
Atlantic

Ulnooweg launches Atlantic Indigenous charitable foundation

June 8, 2018 Maureen Googoo
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 […]
Atlantic

Team Atlantic hoping for win at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Membertou

May 9, 2018 Maureen Googoo
Erin Denny is hoping to lead her hockey team to victory this week in Membertou. Denny, 16, is the captain for Team Atlantic in the female division at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. “This is […]
Atlantic

City Natives wins fourth ECMA Indigenous Artist of the Year award

May 4, 2018 Karli Zschogner
It was a big night for Rap/Hip-Hop group City Natives at the East Coast Music Awards gala show in Halifax Thursday evening. The group won the Indigenous Artist of the Year award for the fourth […]
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Family of Loretta Saunders relieved poetry book that contained graphic details of her death no longer for sale

April 18, 2018 Maureen Googoo
Inuk writer Delilah Saunders is relieved a book of poetry which contained graphic details about her sister’s murder has been pulled by the publisher. Book*Hug has pulled the book, “Who Took My Sister” by Shannon […]
Atlantic

Q&A with 2018 ECMA nominee Carolina East

April 17, 2018 Karli Zschogner
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of profiles of artists nominated for an East Coast Music Award in the Indigenous Artist of the Year category. The awards show will be held in […]

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