“Come to Nova Scotia and you will dance the Ko’jua.” Beverly Jeddore recounts how the NS Bid team brought the North American Indigenous Games to Mi’kma’ki. NAIG is underway! The games run July 15-23. #reportinginmikmaki #kojua #naig2023 #novascotia
BEHIND THE SCENES: The Ko’jua is a traditional Mi’kmaw dance. Students in our Reporting in Mi’kma’ki class got a lesson from Mi’kmaw Elder Beverly Jeddore. Not sure if we’re for a Mawio’mi competition but we sure had fun!
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Michael R. Denny says the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG2023) is a chance to celebrate Mi’kmaw culture.
The Ji’kmaqn is a traditional instrument unique to the Mi’kmaq.
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A language lesson from Mi’kmaw educator and language expert Beverly Jeddore 😊
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Eskasoni softball player Elle Gould will head to the 2023 North American Indigenous Games for Team Mi’kmaw Nova Scotia. Eldon Gould will cheer her on as both her dad and coach 🥎
Eskasoni softball player Elle Gould will play for Team Mi’kmaw NS @naig2023
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At 19, John Denny Sylliboy became the first Mi’kmaw to play at a university level on Cape Breton University’s team, the Capers, from 2003 to 2007.
Since then, Sylliboy has influenced hundreds of young basketball players and says his story illustrates the importance of sport in community.
“Every time I see kids, I always tell them that you have potential. You’ll be someone. You just gotta know what you’re good at.”
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"The flight of the arrow is a spiritual extension of who I am and who my ancestors were. It's important to pass those skills on because I'm honouring the legacy of my ancestors...the story doesn't end with me." – Clifford Paul, archery coach, Team Mi'kmaw NS @naig2023
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The beautiful Qamsipuk river in Eskasoni, Unama'ki. Video by journalism student Molly MacNaughton.
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Tom Johnson explains how the Qamsipuk River in Eskasoni got its name.
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