Juku'e

In this episode, Communications Officer Sean Doke speaks with Elder Doreen Jenkins of Abegweit First Nation to discuss growing up Mi’kmaq, spiritual strength, embracing culture and traditions, and aspirations for the future of Mi’kmaq culture.

In this episode, Communications Officer Sean Doke speaks with Keptin and Elder Jimmy Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation about struggles and discrimination the Mi’kmaq have faced, the woven history of basket weaving and wisqoq - the black ash, and what he hopes to see for Mi’kmaq culture and traditions in the future.

In this episode, Communications Officer Sean Doke speaks with Mount Stewart Consolidated School Principal Mary Kendrick about the inaugural 2021 Reconciliation Recognition Awards that were given by the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils last year, and some initiatives at Mount Stewart school that work towards reconciliation through education.

Nominations for the 2023 Reconciliation Recognition Awards are open to the public this year, and will close on April 22. You can nominate a business, organization or institution here at: lnuey.ca/reconciliation-recognition-awards/

In this episode, Communications Officer Sean Doke speaks with École Saint-Augustin Vice-Principal Julie Gagnon about the inaugural 2021 Reconciliation Recognition Awards that were given by the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils last year, and the journey towards reconciliation between Mi’kmaq and Acadian communities.

Nominations for the 2023 Reconciliation Recognition Awards are open to the public this year, and will close on April 22. You can nominate a business, organization or institution here at: lnuey.ca/reconciliation-recognition-awards/

Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 in this special Juku’e Women’s Day takeover episode! 

In this episode, Communications Officer Annie Martin speaks with Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation on what International Women’s Day means to her, the role of Mi’kmaq women historically and today, being a female leader and role model, her pride in her community, as well as who and what inspires her. 

Be sure to check out this short and captivating segment!

In this Juku’e episode, Nova Scotia/Newfoundland Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Paul Prosper joins Sean Doke in this honest, insightful and powerful discussion on the impacts of residential schools, growing up Mi’kmaq, the importance of being united, reconciliation as a journey and SO MUCH MORE. You don’t want to miss this one!

In this episode, L’nuey Communications Officer Sean Doke welcomes Zabrina Whitman back to the podcast to discuss an update on the beneficiary process, now known as N’in aq No’kmaq (translating to "Me and My Relations” in English), and what this means for Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq communities now and in the future.

In this episode, L’nuey Communications Officer Sean Doke speaks with colleague Annie Martin to delve into some of the history behind the Peace and Friendship Treaties that were signed between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown, and why they are still relevant today.

In this episode, L’nuey Communications Officer Sean Doke speaks with Epekwitk (PEI) Senator Brian Francis to discuss the first ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and what this means for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples across Canada.

In this episode, L’nuey Communications Officer Sean Doke speaks with Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation to discuss the new proposed national park reserve – Pituamkek – and how the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq will be involved, and what this may mean for future generations.