#mikmaw

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Mi'kmaw officially recognized as Nova Scotia's original language at Sunday ceremony

Mi'kmaw Language Act will take effect on Oct. 1

The Mi'kmaw Language Act that recognizes Mi'kmaw as the original language of Nova Scotia officially became law Sunday at a proclamation ceremony held at Potlotek First Nation in Richmond County.

Minister of L'nu Affairs Karla MacFarlane first announced the government's intention to enact the legislation in October 2021.

MacFarlane said Sunday that the province will take further steps to invest in the promotion and revitalization of the language based on the recommendations of a joint team committee that is to be formed.

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[ryuutchi]

YOOOOOOOOOOOO

A coalition of Mi’kmaq First Nations, who have been facing massive amounts of racist violence over their right to fish in their native waters has reached an agreement with Canadian seafood giant, Clearwater.

As a result, the Mi’kmaq coalition will likely hold all of the Canadian fishing licenses given to that company— and Clearwater is the largest holder of shellfish licences and quotas in Canadian fisheries.

[chenillecottage]

Photos by Colton Politte.

Model: Kendra Felicity Wheeler.

[looking-for-h0me]

I will be selling some dream catchers to raise money for a fundraiser this summer, I will also do custom order dream catchers, size, colours and stones of your choosing. Please message me for details. Small $20 medium $35 large $45 - all proceeds go to Camping for Pride fundraiser Read Less

[brysonthegaytive]

Good day folks. I’m Bryson. My pronouns are Nekm/He/Him.

I’m Mi’kmaq. I’m 2 Spirit. I’m Indigenous.