By: Dr. Fred Wein At a time when many Canadians are motivated to bring about fundamental change in their relationship with First Nations and other Aboriginal peoples, an initiative from the Harper government carries on in the worst traditions of the past. At issue is policy dealing with how social
Chiefs Angry with AANDC’s Decision – Simon Case
In May Chiefs in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island received a letter from the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) on the Chief Jesse John Simon Case. The Simon Case, better known by many in the community as the Social Assistance case, began in
A Summer of Archaeology
By: Jodi Howe, KMKNO Summer Student My name is Jodi Howe and I have been working at Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) in the Archaeology Department with Heather MacLeod-Leslie for the last three summers. Over the last few years Heather has been my mentor and has allowed me to explore
Issue #2 – Special Bulletin – Boat Harbour
As Mi’kmaq, taking care of the lands, waters and environment is an important part of who we are. It will continue to play a major role in how we move forward as a Nation, today and in the future. How the environment is impacted by development is always a con-cern
Learning about Archaeology
My name is Jodi Howe and I am from Indian Brook. I’m going into my last year of high school and will soon be applying to university to study archaeology. I returned to KMKNO for my second summer placement this year and worked once again with Heather MacLeod-Leslie in the