Mi'kmaq Matters

A podcast about Mi'kmaq people, politics, land, and water. A message to our listeners: the Mi'kmaq Matters team hopes you are all staying safe during this difficult time. Now, more than ever, we thank you for supporting independent Mi'kmaq journalism. Stay safe, and take care.

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Episode 238: Small Deal, Big Implications

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12/13/22 • 17 min

Will Qalipu members support a proposal that would reinstate military and RCMP personnel but leave out most of the 10,000 people who lost their status in the supplemental agreement? We talk to former Canadian Navy member Greg Janes, who received a deluge of hostile messages when he posed for a photo with Chief Brendan Mitchell in support of the deal.

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Episode 283: Byron Alexander

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10/17/24 • 17 min

Face to face with Byron Alexander, whose campaign platform of land and water defence and assertion of rights stands in sharp contrast to chiefs of Qalipu First Nation who have gone before.

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Episode 24: Mi'kmaq Flag Flop

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07/10/17 • 14 min

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.

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Episode 264: Searching for Mi'kmaq Historical Sites Before It's Too Late

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09/05/23 • 21 min

As development pressure and erosion threaten potentially important sites, archaeologist Natasha Jones launches a research project—one of the few related to Newfoundland Mi'kmaq.

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Episode 3: Qalipu Enrolment

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12/21/16 • 16 min

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.

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Episode 157: Episode 157: Will The Next Chief Please Stand Up? Qalipu Election Preview

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11/03/20 • 14 min

Episode 271: Will Halifax City Council Reserve a Seat for Mi'kmaq?

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11/14/23 • 19 min

Some say the change is long overdue, but it's up to the province to make the next move. This week, we speak to the councillor championing the addition, Wayne Mason.

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Episode 262: From BC to Burgeo—The Latest Fight Against Fish Farms

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08/08/23 • 24 min

This week, we speak with Bob Chamberlin, chair of the First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance, about BC's transition away from fish farms, and his thoughts on aquaculture being included in a marine conservation area on the Newfoundland South Coast.

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Episode 277: Wind Energy in Central Newfoundland Threatens Old Growth Forest

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01/16/24 • 25 min

Protected for years from logging due to its high elevation, precious old growth forests in central Newfoundland now stand in the bullseye of about 300 EVREC wind turbines. This week, we speak with two members of a concerned citizens group, Leanna Paul and Robert Loder, about what could be lost if the project goes ahead.

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Episode 8: The Letters

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02/08/17 • 18 min

Jaimie Lickers, lawyer for the Mi'kmaq First Nation Assembly of Newfoundland, reviews the enrolment letters and talks next steps in the litigation process.

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How many episodes does Mi'kmaq Matters have?

Mi'kmaq Matters currently has 294 episodes available.

What topics does Mi'kmaq Matters cover?

The podcast is about News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Mi'kmaq Matters?

The episode title 'Episode 238: Small Deal, Big Implications' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mi'kmaq Matters?

The average episode length on Mi'kmaq Matters is 21 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mi'kmaq Matters released?

Episodes of Mi'kmaq Matters are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Mi'kmaq Matters?

The first episode of Mi'kmaq Matters was released on Dec 12, 2016.

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