Mi'kmaq Matters

"We've hit a wall." In and end-of-the-year interview, combative Chief Brendan Mitchell fends off criticism from Elder Calvin White, talks enrolment, and takes on Facebook foes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elder Calvin White, a pioneer of the Aboriginal movement in Newfoundland, is harshly critical of how the Qalipu have handled the enrolment fiasco. He's calling for a strong leader who will take the federal government—and the band council—to task. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mi'kmaq in Burgeo say they will stay part of Qalipu, but would have their own band list that includes status and non-status members Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Identity, inclusion, and bridging divides: Qalipu councillor Frank Skeard, former Corner Brook mayor Charles Pender, and former president of Newfoundland Aboriginal Women 's Network Suzanne Berry, debate future of Mi'kmaq community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an Indigenous nation where Newfoundland Mi'kmaq have not been fully accepted, Justin Brake's new job as APTN's Atlantic correspondent has political significance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The band partners with Miawpukek and Innu First Nations to bid on a lucrative seafood quota, but the move is facing political opposition—and competing bids—on the south coast. We talk to Miawpukek Chief Mi'sel Joe about the prospects for success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A class action lawyer is demanding to be heard at the same time as Mi'kmaq First Nations Assembly of Newfoundland, but the MFNAN says no way and both the feds and the FNI agree with its decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Chief Mi'sel Joe calls for further research into possible links to Mi'kmaq, DNA studies show the Beothuk were a distinct Indigenous group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Bertrand, chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, told APTN he cannot remember details of Indigenous ancestry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Rose hopes to act as a bridge between the band and the alienated Bay St. George Mi'kmaq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we hear from Flat Bay chief Liz Lasaga about the recent controversy surrounding the new Friendship Centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An excerpt from episode 27 where historian Daniel Paul explains why we need a new Mi'kmaq flag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Hayward Young is first out of the gate in a campaign that may be as bitter as the enrolment debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.