Mi'kmaq Matters

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

Fallout from the Gros Morne Indigenous Cultural Festival—boycotts, bitterness and uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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/P...

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

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

We interview Jaimie Lickers, lawyer for the Mi'kmaq First Nations Assembly of Newfoundland, on next steps in the legal action to be filed in the Federal Court of Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview Mi'kmaq musician Paul Pike about building an inclusive Mi'kmaq culture to get us to a better place, beyond enrolment bitterness and division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview Mi'sel Joe, Chief of the Miawpukek First Nation, about Qalipu enrolment, the hostility of some other Mi'kmaq leaders toward us, and what it means to be Mi'kmaq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview journalist and Qalipu member Justin Brake on the criminal charges against him that have drawn condemnation from national and international press-freedom groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An interview with town councillor Tom Rose on why Stephenville, not Corner Brook, is the right location for the proposed Qalipu urban reserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An interview with Qalipu member and Corner Brook mayor Charles Pender on enrolment pain, bitterness, and the way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to NTV west coast correspondent Don Bradshaw about the Qalipu, the media and whether Facebook is a friend or foe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaimie Lickers, lawyer for the Mi'kmaq First Nation Assembly of Newfoundland, reviews the enrolment letters and talks next steps in the litigation process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tale of Gerry Byrne and Gudie Hutchings -- Liberal watchdog and Liberal lapdog. We also preview APTN's upcoming special series on the Qalipu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview MHA and former MP Gerry Byrne on his involvement in the Qalipu issue over the years and the arguments for ditching the supplemental agreement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview lawyer Jaimie Lickers who's getting ready to launch legal action on behalf of the Mi'kmaq First Nation Assembly of Newfoundland as soon as the rejection letters begin to arrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview enrolment protest organizer Blain Ford and Qalipu chief Brendan Mitchell, the man in the hot seat as band members and applicants wait for word from the feds on who's in and who's out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An interview with Dave Wells, chair of the Mi'kmaq First Nations Assembly of Newfoundland, on the coming legal and political storm regarding Qalipu enrolment due to hit in January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to the new National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples about the future of CAP and whether the Qalipu have a place in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.