by Daniel N. Paul, CM, ONS, Mi’kmaw Elder & Historian
Sister Dorothy Moore.
Twenty two years ago I wrote a newspaper column paying tribute to the good works of one of my very good friends, Sister Dorothy Moore. Since then she has added substantially to her achievements, however, I think you will enjoy my 1996 tribute to a great Lady!
January 12, 1996 – Halifax Herald
Sister Dorothy Moore: Native Nova Scotian effective advocate in human rights struggle
On October 13, 1933, Mary and Noel Moore of Membertou Reserve welcomed the arrival of the third-borne of their seven children, a baby girl. Christened Dorothy, she was destined to become the first Nova Scotia Micmac to be inducted into a Roman Catholic religious order. But, before becoming a Nun, she would discover the trials of being born a Micmac in a hostile white society.
I’ll set the stage for this tribute to Dorothy, by pointing out that she was born i ...
