Juku'e L'nuey

In this episode, Juku’e host Sean Doke speaks with L’nuey
Executive Director Jenene Wooldridge to discuss the 2024 Epekwitk Nationhood Gathering that was held last month, and why this event is so important in working toward Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq self-determination and governance.

They chat about highlights from the gathering, how things have changed since the first gathering in 2019, progress related to Mi'kmaq rights, different areas of L'nuey's rights-based work, and the Mi'kmaq of Epekwitk creating a vision for the future to rebuild their Nation and fully realize their rights.


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In this episode, Juku’e host Sean Doke speaks with his colleague, L’nuey Senior Negotiator Tracey Cutcliffe.

Tracey breaks down the context and history around the Hog Island specific claim that is currently in negotiations in Epekwitk (PEI).

Hog Island (also known as Pituamkek) is a barrier island off the northwestern coast of Epekwitk, and home to ongoing and traditional land use by the Mi’kmaq since time immemorial.

Tracey also gives a broader view of how specific claims work and their purpose, details and next steps for the Hog Island specific claim, and what this could mean for the Mi’kmaq of Epekwitk if the claim is settled.


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In this episode, Juku’e host Sean Doke speaks with Mi’kmaw artist and educator Gerald Gloade from Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia, who is a wealth of cultural knowledge and also the Program Development Officer for the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre.



Gerald talks about how he began his cultural knowledge-sharing journey, the significance of traditional districts in Mi’kma’ki, amazing archaeology finds that reveal insights into the past, the Mi’kmaw ecological calendar and 13 moons, legends of Glooscap, pattern recognition and storytelling as the key to survival, Mi’kmaw sports that contributed to modern day hockey and lacrosse, and more!



Be sure to check out this Mi’kmaq History Month special to learn about Mi’kmaq heritage, culture, and traditions, and expand your knowledge with a renowned Mi’kmaw educator!

 

To learn more about the Mi’kmaq, visit lnuey.ca and mikmaweydebert.ca.


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In this episode Juku’e host Sean Doke speaks with Chief Junior Gould for the National Day for Truth and reconciliation. They discuss how he began his journey in becoming a leader for reconciliation, examples of true reconciliation in action, and his hopes for the future of his community and the broader Canadian society.









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In this episode Juku’e host Sean Doke speaks with his new colleague, L’nuey Engagement Officer Kiara Labobe.

They dive into detail on Ni’n aq No’kmaq (Me and My Relations), a process through which the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq (Mi’kmaq of PEI) will work to determine who can exercise Aboriginal and Mi’kmaq Treaty rights in Epekwitk (PEI).

Kiara outlines what the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq should know about this work, how it’s been going, where it’s at right now, and some next steps in the process.


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In this episode Juku’e host Sean Doke speaks with L’nuey Executive Director Jenene Wooldridge to learn about public opinion surveys that were conducted to gauge Islanders attitudes and perceptions of Mi’kmaq issues in Epekwitk, and more specifically, about the goal of reconciliation. Jenene touches on some background and results of the surveys, why it is imperative to measure them over time, and the ultimate goal of raising public awareness. 









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