Mi'kmaq Matters

Lawyer Jaimie Lickers says the case in Federal Court will take on the notorious points system, and there are elements in the recently released Wells decision that will be helpful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether the Benoit and Abbott cases go ahead may be determined by money, and if the Mi'kmaq First Nations Assembly of Newfoundland can find enough of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Brendan Mitchell says Canada wouldn't give any commitment during a conference call this week, and that six Benoit plaintiffs may not be kept on Qalipu membership list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Davis, general manager of Qalipu Development Corporation, says a First Nation can leverage federal funds unavailable to a provincial government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On June 18, Keith Morgan, lawyer for Friends of Qalipu , will ask the Supreme Court of Newfoundland to temporarily stop the finalization of the enrolment process. On this week's episode, Morgan discusses the irreparable harm of denying 10,000 people their Indian status and what the injunction application means for enrolment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the only confirmed candidate so far in the Qalipu elections, Young promises more transparency as he defends supporter who says the Qalipu is an "illegitimate" band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guests this week—Kelly Ann Butler, chair of the committee that organizes the Bay St. George Powwow in Flat Bay, and Charlene Combdon of the Exploits Mawi'omi—talk about three major events planned this summer, and another that's in the works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Qalipu Chief and Council elections will take place this October, but who will be eligible to vote? Not everyone, according to Qalipu band manager Keith Goulding. Though 4,000-plus recently added members will be able to submit their ballot in this year's election, 10,512 who are losing their status will not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Bay of Islands Radio: After her partial win in federal court this week, Jaimie Lickers discusses the implications of the court's decision and next steps for Qalipu applicants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miawpukek chief Mi'sel Joe discusses issues he wants to raise with other Atlantic chiefs later this month. Plus, an update on last week's somewhat bizarre story about allegedly leaked documents pertaining to the indemnity agreement between the FNI/Qalipu and the Canadian government. Note: We would like to apologize for the low sound quality of Glenn's interview with Chief Mi'sel Joe and thank you,...

Fred Caron, the ministerial special representative, is determined to proceed with the founding members' list, even in face of litigation. This may mean multiple lists—but which one will govern the upcoming Qalipu band vote? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayor Jim Parsons says Corner Brook is a conservative place, and acceptance of its Mi'kmaq history will come with time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to the ministerial special representative, Fred Caron, the three cases before the courts are not affecting timelines for finalization of Founders List. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayor Tom Rose needs band support for his economic agenda, and the band could use another friend in Bay St. George. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, listen to our live broadcast on Bay of Islands Radio. We speak to Qalipu band manager Keith Goulding about urban reserves. He expects the project to be a reality in three to five years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As they leave federal court in Toronto, supporters reach a consensus that a positive decision is at least possible in the Jerry Brake case. Meanwhile, a controversial government surf clam decision is an ill wind for the budding relationship between two Newfoundland First Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawyer in Jerry Bake class action says that, unlike in MFNAN case, the infamous points system will be front and centre in federal court on March 6 and 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Qalipu Chief Brendan Mitchell and councillor Frank Skeard assess the impact of the enrolment process, and the road ahead for the Qalipu band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two more protests are planned, one in Stephenville and the other in Corner Brook, to coincide with the march on Parliament Hill on February 24. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Qalipu members and applicants prepare to protest on Parliament Hill, the group Friends of Qalipu seek a court injunction to stop the enrolment process in its tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jim Duhart talks about organizing the upcoming demonstration on Parliament Hill to protest the enrolment process, and Elder Daniel Paul discusses why he thinks it took Halifax so long to remove the statue of an anti-Mi'kmaq war criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hayward Young says the revived Indian Head band will welcome Mi'kmaq people with and without cards in the hopes of creating a sense of belonging not found in the ward system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While many Canadians put Captain James Cook on a pedestal, many Indigenous people in Australia will be protesting his colonial legacy later this week. Does he deserve the reverence we give him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Qalipu chief Brendan Sheppard says there's little support in Flat Bay for separation and Liz Lasaga should have consulted community before publicly pitching breakaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear Chief Brendan Mitchell's end-of-year interview, uncut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.