Sipeknekatik River, Mi’kmaq Territory
Mikmaw Elder and residents speak to DFO officer, (L-R), DFO Trevor Lushington, Mikmaw citizens, Andy Robinson, Gary John Maloney and Marie Robinson.
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, RCMP and Mi’kmaq gather on the shores of the Shubenacadie River at the site of the former Shubenacadie Indian Residential school grounds to discuss protection of both the ecological integrity of the area of the Shubenacadie river and the cultural and spiritual significance of the river site.
The Shubenacadie Indian Residential school site has become a symbol of healing and reconciliation for the Mi’kmaw peoples from all across Mi’kma’ki. From 1930 to 1967 the only residential school in Eastern Canada was operated a ...
