

Exercising the right to hunt
FeatureOakley 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
ProfileMi’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
FeatureGood 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…


Pre-contact Mi’gmaq Culture
FeatureTwenty-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”
ProfileDerek 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…


Anti-Racism Strategy
FeatureAfter nearly three and half months, the Anti-Racism Strategy has chosen a logo. The slogan is “Strengthening Relationships.”
“It was a real challenge to come up with a design to reflect the strategy,” said coordinator , Debbie Dedam-Montour.…

FILM: Passing Moments
Arts“Passing Moments” is a relatable and poetic approach to loss.
“I guess it’s kind of a little about dealing with it,” said Melissa Girvan, the filmmaker. “Some people get so stuck in the past and things that happen. I…