While I'm not one for titles, I recognize the work it takes to achieve the title of "Dr" or PhD with my name. One day, I hope to achieve recognition as Elder in our Nation. For me that would be the highest honour to be recognized as Elder John R. That can only come from the community.

Passed! I've successfully completed my PhD with a pass in my oral defence at McGill University. And this happened on my little brother Leo's heavenly birthday. @mcgilleducation.bsky.social @mcgill-research.bsky.social

It's official. My defence is next Monday. I'm stoked!!! @mcgilleducation.bsky.social @mcgill-research.bsky.social #stoodis

Indigenous students should not pay out of province rates across Canada for their tuitions.

University of Manitoba hosted an amazing Roundtable for Canada-Mexico Binational Indigenous higher-learning. It was a flow of happy knowledge. Well done to my colleague Dr Angie Bruce for this awesome event. @UofManitoba @dalhousie.bsky.social

Cheers to cool Montreal. #montreal #winstonchurchillbar

Resiliency is in the consistency of accessing our knowledge through our language!

Do new immigrants to Canada, especially from the global south have to go through immersion into a colonial state of Canada ~ immerse (adopt) into the systemic nation of barriers (like racism) against Indigenous People? My emerging thoughts at the Reconciliation Forum in @UQAC

Checked in, bag dropped off, went through security, got my coffee, and arrived at my gate - all in 15 minutes. Good job Halifax ~ Standfield International Airport! #halifax

Well, one thing that I've developed overbthebyears is a green thumb. Pots are all set for the season.

Meal prep fpr tomorrow. Chia seeds et al.

Wela'lin for your visit and interview yesterday Nitap. @jarvisgoogoo.com Let's plan that brunch with you and Kerry.

In the spirit of convocation at Dalhousie University, I wore a tie with Dal colours (black & gold). #dalhousieconvocation

Acquired a special-made basket by L'nu artist Ursula Johnson for our Sukwis Patsy's funeral Salite. The design intentionally integrates L'nu mastery of basketmaking while labeling it Chanel, which captures our Aunt's endorsement of cultural fusion in contemporary expression. It's a special keepsake.

Our matriarch Patsy-Paul Martin has passed. She was my father's baby sister. It was unexpected and our family and Nation mourns.

Mackerel school in Arichat.. We were on a walk and bam.

Brett Hannam, Director of Skɨte'kmujue'katik / At the Place of Ghosts and I (one of the Producers) spoke at the Screen NS Awards after winning Best Feature Film in Nova Scotia. I spoke in Mi'kmaw to honour our language and culture in filmmaking.

Had a wonderful three berry mocktail at Seasmoke last evening. What a treat.

Our film Skɨte'kmujue'katik (At the place of Ghosts) won Best Feature Film 2026 last night at the Screen Nova Scotia Awards. This is a great for L'nu/ Indigenous filmmaking in Mi'kma'ki and Canada. #ProudMikmaw

Movie night with our Pops.

Can't wait to begin reading these books.Depth and drama is what I'm all about these days.

Cutting education programs should never be the first option of any government.

I'm ready for a little nap. Afternoon reality of working in an office!

Mother's Day in Mi'kmaw.

Gardening soothes and satisfies cravings for instant gratification.

I'm intermittent fasting and have done so for 1.5 yrs now. It helps to control my sugar spikes and as a pre-diabetic, it feels good.

Wli ajipuna David Attenborough wjut i'kan Kaskimtlnaqn (100). Happiest 100th Birthday David Attenborough!

Skɨte'kmujue'katik, the Movie Our film will be released in selected theatres across Canada ~ May 8, 2026. Tickets can be purchased in advanced. Pssst, its my debut as a film producer.

I had lunch with a person who I lived with for 2 years. He's still funny, hyper, and dramatic, but I always enjoyed his company and feelings. Oh, and he's 24 hrs older than me. Now, he is with someone 24 years younger than me.

Volcán Irazu in Costa Rica.

Visiting my Costa Rican mother in San Ramon. She is one wholesome 88 year old. She made "olla de carne" for us for lunch ~ a favourite of mine. I lived with that family in the 90s while attending Universidad Nacional in Heredia.

Say that you're in vacay mode without saying that you're on vacay.

I'm extremely proud of the work that our organization, Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, is doing. We're building a housing project (transitional/shelter) for 2S/Indig LGBTQIA+ People in Bedford. It's been 3 years of negotiating and NOW it's happening - thanks to hard advocacy and partnership-building.

I presented about our pediatric pain research in Mi'kma'ki and the way L'NU'K guide our studies during the whole process ~ Western University. This is part of our Chronic Pain Network study. #chronicpainresearch

My partner Darrin and I celebrates his birthday at the Via Condotti in Kjipuktu. The food, atmosphere and the service was especially very good. @viacondotti.

What an honour to provide welcoming words in Mi'kmaw for Jeremy Dutcher, Emma Stevens, and NACO at the Rebbeca Cohen Auditorium at the Dal Arts Centre on April 16. The music, stories, and the call of spirits by Jeremy's performance was truly magical. @dalhousie.bsky.social

Jeremy Dutcher will be playing at the Rebecca Cohen tonight. I'll be giving the welcoming for Jeremy Dutcher and the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) to Kjipuktuk & Mi'kma'ki in Mi'kmaw. @dalhousie.bsky.social See you tonight at 7:30 pm. #jeremydutcher

Our film Skite'kmujue'kati'k (At the place of Ghosts), directed by Brett Hannam is nominated for Best Feature for the 2026 Screen Nova Scotia Awards. It's my debut as producer in this film. YaY. #ScreenNovaScotiaAwards

I had a wonderful chicken bowl for lunch, but now my stomach and insides sound like a dishwasher has been turned on at full speed.

One of my fav spots to read or work at the Halifax library on the 5th floor. @halifaxlibraries

Check on events at the Outfest this weekend! discoverhalifaxns.com/event/outfes...

Excited that fellow Millbrook community member Katie Gloade will be defending her dissertation today at Dalhosie University. Mekitetemulek Katie! @dalhousie.bsky.social

Yes, sunshine! We need more of it.

Canadian Journal of Indigenous Studies Call for papers. See details in the link below. cjis.uwinnipeg.ca/index.php/CJ...

Made some miel de chiverre today. It's a typical sweet filling made of squash-type gords (I used spaghetti squash), slowly cooked it in raw sugar cane to get to a gooey filling to be stuffed in savory empanadas. So delish!

Maple tree syrup tapping in Ugpi’Ganjig (northern NB area) with Klamuksis Earl.

We're hiring an Education Lead. If you or anyone you know would be interested, please share. jobs.nshealth.ca/iwk/job/Hali...

Fav colours are purple, lavender, mauve, plum, burgundy, and its variations.