Exercising the right to hunt

Oakley Barnaby shot his first moose this year. It was given to the Pow Wow. He just turned 12 years old. He’s been hunting with his mom, Jill Metallic, and Ricky Condo his whole life. Condo likes to bringing kids hunting and fishing. Among…

Glenda Wysote-Labillois

Mi’gmaq history is a complicated term for Glenda Wysote-Labillois. “This is our history,” she said. “This is our way of life. This is how we live.” Wysote-Labillois is an elder, owner of the Sacred Fire Healing Lodge, and a fluent…

Anita’s Presentation

Good Morning, I would like to thank Darcy for inviting me to speak today at the 20th Anniversary of SSHS celebrating Treaty Day. Last year I was doing some cleaning at home and found some old photo albums of pictures that I had taken when…

VIDEO: Mi’gmaq History Month

Pre-contact Mi’gmaq Culture

Twenty-three years ago, decisions were made to revive Mi’gmaq traditions. A program began, titled – “Relearning a Way of Life.” Twenty-two people came together to learn and share what they knew of traditional practices. Some even came…

Derek Barnaby: “Curiosity just turned into a lifestyle”

Derek Barnaby didn’t feel connected with his culture and traditions as a child. “It wasn’t until I was 19 years-old that I realized – this is a part of who I am,” he said. Growing up in Listuguj in the 70’s was a very different…

Arts and Culture Center Tour

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