Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick
'Peaceful' fiddlehead gathering in Neqotkuk #firstnation
Ann Paul recently went fiddlehead picking with Hiya Nicholas and his grandson, Easton Sockabasin.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/anns-eye-fiddlehead-gathering-1.7541321?cmp=rss
#Pimicikamak #Cree #FirstNation trying to get 767 people out of northern #Manitoba community as #wildfire closes in
'It's very smoky here [and] it's getting thicker, because the fire's at our doorstep': Chief Monias
Darren Bernhardt · CBC News · Posted: May 29, 2025
"A wildfire is at the threshhold of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, choking the air with smoke, as the northern Manitoba community's leaders work to get 767 people out.
" 'Many that couldn't get out because the junction at Highway 374 and Highway 373 is their lifeline to Norway House, and now it's being compromised by the fire and the smoke,' Chief David Monias said Thursday morning.
"Pimicikamak had started a precautionary evacuation Friday as wildfires impacted air quality. Residents were flown out from the airport in the community, about 530 kilometres north of Winnipeg on the shores of Cross Lake, but high winds and dry conditions worsened the situation this week
[...]
"Those in Pimicikamak are among 17,000 expected to be evacuated as fires intensify in both northern and eastern Manitoba.
"Premier Wab Kinew on Wednesday evening declared a provincewide state of emergency.
"Evacuation orders have also been issued for #FlinFlon, #LynnLake, #Pukatawagan #Cree Nation (also known as Mathias Colomb First Nation), #MarcelColomb First Nation and #Sherridon.
"In addition to #NorwayHouse Cree Nation, #Chemawawin Cree Nation (Easterville) is under an evacuation notice, with people ordered to be ready to leave.
"The majority of the evacuees will head to Winnipeg and will be housed at large facilities such as community centres, soccer fields and arenas, Monias said."
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #ClimateCatastrophe #CanadaWx #Wildfires #ClimateDiary #FirstNations
Hopes high for new health centre under construction at Abegweit #firstnation
Abegweit #firstnation is hoping that a new health centre being built in the central P.E.I. community of Scotchfort, expected to be open by next year, will answer the needs of the surrounding area as well as the Indigenous community.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-new-health-centre-in-scotchfort-1.7544458?cmp=rss
Abegweit First Nation is hoping that a new health centre being built in the central P.E.I. community of Scotchfort, expected to be open by next year, will answer the needs of the surrounding area as well as the Indigenous community.
Work begins on new Abegweit #firstnation health centre as community continues to grow
Ground has been broken on a new health centre on the Abegweir #firstnation in Scotchfort, P.E.I. But as CBC’s Sheehan Desjardins tell us, that's just one of the projects on the go — a daycare will be expanding and more homes are being built to keep up with community demands.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6773652?cmp=rss
Ground has been broken on a new health centre on the Abegweir First Nation in Scotchfort, P.E.I. But as CBC’s Sheehan Desjardins tell us, that's just one of the projects on the go — a daycare will be expanding and more homes are being built to keep up with community demands.
Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick
Quebec man, 52, dies after fatal crash near Madawaska Maliseet #firstnation
A 52-year-old man from Saint-Camille-de-Bellechasse, Que., died after a single-vehicle crash near Madawaska Maliseet #firstnation on Friday afternoon.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/quebec-man-dies-after-fatal-crash-near-madawaska-maliseet-first-nation-1.7543090?cmp=rss
“We need these survivors who are in recovery to help our people. We need #FirstNation counsellors and workers with experience firsthand in #recovery, relapse, the use of AA, NA, traditional and cultural #healing to give our future generations hope.”
https://www.windspeaker.com/under-northern-sky-xavier-kataquapit/road-recovery
By Xavier Kataquapit As a First Nation person I have been terrorized by alcohol and drug addiction all my life. I grew up with this reality and continue to witness the effects of addictions today. From the time I was a child I realized how terrible life was because of alcohol and drugs. I vowed to never head in that direction, however, as soon as I went into my teen years I joined the party.
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Sipekne'katik #firstnation fishers say treaty elver fishery is 'a peaceful thing'
While the 2025 commercial elver season is underway in #novascotia and #newbrunswick, Sipekne'katik, Millbrook #firstnation and Membertou #firstnation are three Mi'kmaw communities in #novascotia operating under their own management plans instead of accepting DFO's plan.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/sipeknekatik-elver-fishers-peaceful-1.7534852?cmp=rss
Lennox Island chief says moderate-livelihood lobster fishers will replace traps seized by DFO
On Sunday, Fisheries and Oceans #canada confiscated traps from Lennox Island fishermen in Malpeque Bay. The agency says the traps were not authorized, but the #firstnation says the seizure was illegal.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-lennox-island-lobster-fishery-traps-seized-dfo-1.7539285?cmp=rss
On Sunday, Fisheries and Oceans Canada confiscated traps from Lennox Island fishermen in Malpeque Bay. The agency says the traps were not authorized, but the First Nation says the seizure was illegal.
Lennox Island says it will defend treaty rights after DFO seizes lobster traps
Lennox Island #firstnation is calling out what it describes as "aggressive enforcement" by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans after lobster traps were seized from its treaty-protected fishery in Malpeque, P.E.I., and Alberton, P.E.I., on Sunday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-lobster-traps-seized-1.7538514?cmp=rss
Lennox Island First Nation is calling out what it describes as "aggressive enforcement" by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans after lobster traps were seized from its treaty-protected fishery in Malpeque, P.E.I., and Alberton, P.E.I., on Sunday.
Eli Weasel: American Hero or American Fool?
Eli and five friends built Tankosin Indian Reservation's local TDG.
So, in your opinion, would they be heros or fools for trying to build a new democracy?
https://tiereddemocraticgovernance.org/blog_details.php?blog_cat_id=18&id=270
#tiereddemocraticgovernance
#nativeamerican #nativeamericans #firstnation
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