Mi’kmaq community – Ku'ku'kwes News

Prosper seeking a second term as chief of Paqtnkek

October 28, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Paul (P.J.) Prosper is seeking a second term as chief of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation in Nova Scotia. His lone opponent is Gerard Julian, the man Prosper defeated for the top position two years ago. Voters […]

Actor Ethan Hawke joins Mi’kmaq leaders’ call for 12-year drilling moratorium in Gulf of St. Lawrence

October 26, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke is offering his support to Mi’kmaq leaders in Nova Scotia and Quebec in calling for a 12-year moratorium on oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The actor, […]

Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy publishes book, The Thundermaker

October 26, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Mi’kmaq multimedia artist Alan Syliboy can now add published author to his list of many talents. Syliboy, from the Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia, has written and illustrated his first book called “The Thundermaker” […]

Brendan Mitchell new chief of Qalipu First Nation

October 24, 2015 Maureen Googoo

The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band in Newfoundland and Labrador has a new chief. Brendan Mitchell, who previously served as the Corner Brook ward councillor, received 2,760 votes, beating out incumbent Brendan Sheppard who received […]

Listuguj woman sets up community development foundation to help band members

September 9, 2015 Maureen Googoo

A recent land claim settlement for Listuguj, Que. has inspired a band member to set up a community development foundation aimed at helping her community. Mi’kmaq lawyer Naiomi Metallic says the foundation is called “Listuguj […]

Nine First Nations in Atlantic Canada miss deadline to post audits, salaries online

September 3, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Nine First Nations in Atlantic Canada have missed the July 31 deadline to post online yearly financial audits and salaries for their chiefs and councils as required under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. According […]

Hayes back in court Sept. 10 to set date for trial

August 6, 2015 Maureen Googoo

A Halifax man accused of defrauding the Sipekne’katik Band will be back in court September 10 to set a date for trial. The lawyer for Jeffrey Cecil Hayes, 60, appeared on behalf of his client […]

Former Sipekne’katik Finance Director ordered to stand trial

July 17, 2015 Maureen Googoo

The former finance director for the Sipekne’katik Band has been committed to stand trial on fraud, theft and breach of trust charges following a preliminary inquiry July 16 in Halifax Provincial Court. Judge Michael Sherar […]

Sipuke’l Gallery to showcase Mi’kmaq art and artifacts

June 22, 2015 Maureen Googoo

A new art gallery that will showcase both Mi’kmaq artifacts and contemporary Mi’kmaq art has officially opened in Liverpool, N.S. The Sipuke’l Gallery, owned and operated by the Acadia First Nation, held its grand opening […]