Category Archives: Blog

The speech I gave at my father’s funeral

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Maureen

First of all, I want to thank everyone for all of your condolences and support this past week. I was moved and touched by all of the comments that we received from everyone near and far – from here at … Continue reading →

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Updated: Social Media reaction to APTN National News story on TRC Commissioner

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Maureen

There was strong reaction on social media websites when @APTNNews posted a news story on its website on Feb. 27, 2012 about Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Murray Sinclair backing down from previous comments that residential schools was an act of genocide against Aboriginal people. Continue reading →

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From Micmac News to RadioGoogoo.ca

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Maureen

I got my start in journalism back in 1987 when I landed a summer job with the Micmac News. It was one of those coveted summer jobs for Mi’kmaq students like myself back then. Everyone I knew wanted to work … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged APTN, Columbia University, Micmac News, News, Nova Scotia, RadioGoogoo.ca, Ryerson University, Saint Mary's University | 1 Comment

Wrong use of Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Maureen

As an Aboriginal journalist, this photo annoys me. As a Mi’kmaw person, it infuriates me. The graphic in this photo was used during a recent newscast of APTN National News on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. The graphic was up … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Elections, Esgenoopetitj, Flag, Indian Act, Mi'kmaq, MI'kmaq Grand Council, New Brunswick | 5 Comments

Remembering July 11, 1990

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Maureen

Where were you when the Oka crisis began on July 11, 1990? I know where I was: I was 21 years old and working as an editorial assistant with CBC Radio in Halifax, N.S. Although it has been 20 years … Continue reading →