Mi'kmaq Matters

Officially, decisions by the appeal master are the end of the appeal process—but Chief Brendan Mitchell says court cases regarding enrolment may change that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Benjamin Hynes says his ancestors are buried in Brakes Cove in Corner Brook. Martha Drake, provincial archeologist for Newfoundland and Labrador, warns that development that disturbs the cemetery will not be approved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As signs point to ever more acute addictions issues in Mi'kmaq communities in Newfoundland, service providers look to combine Aboriginal culture with conventional counselling for better healing outcomes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We interview Jaimie Lickers on the cross-examinations starting this week, and MFNAN chief Dave Wells on the Facebook flak he's been getting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we hear from Flat Bay chief Liz Lasaga about the recent controversy surrounding the new Friendship Centre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How did the social media discussion regarding the hiring of the executive director for the new Friendship Centre get out of hand, and how can we have challenging—but respectful—dialogue in the future? We hear from Blain Ford, Jasen Benwah and Shane Snook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An excerpt from episode 27 where historian Daniel Paul explains why we need a new Mi'kmaq flag. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guests this week include Patrick Park-Tighe, the executive director of the newly established People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre in Bay St. George, and, later, historian Daniel Paul who explains why Mi'kmaq should ditch the Grand Council flag. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elder Calvin White says the Flat Bay community needs its own band status to generate economic development and to ensure its future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lawyer David Rosenfeld discusses a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of applicants denied Qalipu status, and artist Marcus Gosse shares his passion for ancient rock engravings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mi'kmaq Grand Council flag flies in front of Qalipu headquarters, even though keptin John Cremo says it has no place there as long as the band is not part of council. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hayward Young is first out of the gate in a campaign that may be as bitter as the enrolment debate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Port au Port ward councillor says he and other council members are dragged down by the negativity of a toxic time for the Qalipu band. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mi'sel Joe, chief of Miawpukek First Nation, says that any time Mik'maq ancestors and their extended family could come together and eat was a cause for celebration, regardless of the time of year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the Qalipu ponder creating an urban reserve, we talk to a councillor from the First Nation that created the first such reserve more than two decades ago. What challenges will the Qalipu face and what mistakes should we avoid? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael R. Denny, singer and keeper of Mi'kmaq tradition, explains why he intends to make the journey to Cow Head to participate in the controversial Gros Morne Indigenous Cultural Festival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fallout from the Gros Morne Indigenous Cultural Festival—boycotts, bitterness and uncertainty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sherry Dean, chair of the Qalipu Cultural Foundation, describes how the Gros Morne Indigenous Cultural Festival taking place August 4 to 6 came to be, and the importance of culture in building the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation. Remember to sign the e-petition calling for the Government of Canada to acknowledge and rectify the enrolment process. You can find it here: https://petitions.parl.gc.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1027 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Morley Googoo, AFN regional chief for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, discusses reconciliation between the Qalipu and other Mi'kmaq, and why the Qalipu should join the AFN.You can find the Qalipu Enrolment E-petition here: https://petitions.parl.gc.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1027 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elder Calvin White on his honorary degree, struggles past, present and future and his cousin, former chief Brendan Sheppard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.