by Alisha Johnson, Dalhousie University

Chief Sidney Peters (Class of ’84). Dalhousie University

Seven years ago, Chief Sid Peters made a gamble – he resigned from his established career in exchange for uncertainty and five months with no salary and started campaigning. All for a shot at running for Chief of Glooscap First Nation.

“It was quite a risk really,” recalls Chief Peters. “Our two kids were still at home, not to mention, I wasn’t completely sure I even wanted to be Chief.”

Glooscap First Nation was formed in 1982 with a mere five families. The relatively new Mi’kmaw band was created to provide support to those living off-reserve. The reserve is one of 13 in Nova Scotia and sits on 400+ ...

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