Important news will be shared about our Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance's housing project. Stay tuned!!! (Here with my friend Karen, who works at CMHC, enjoying a breaky at Pan e Circo).

Our friends Kirk & Fina (from Bahamas) were in town to celebrate Kirk's birthday week. We grabbed a bite at Studio East and an ice cream at Leonidas's.

Great discussions today in Millbrook FN with our Focused Research Investments (funded by Research NS) partners to launch our $7M research project in Mi'kma'ki. It's an exciting time for L'nu health research.

Date night with this guy is always fun and loving. Wela'liek for a fun night Remax Nova! @remaxllc.bsky.social #holidayparty #remaxnova

YAY! My recent publication shares the strengths & foundations of our knowledge development as Etuaptmumk. The diagram is a circular model that integrates our L'NU sources (strengths of our EYE) 👁 Canadian Journal of Native Studies, 42(2). Retrieved from journals.brandonu.ca/cjnsoa/artic...

I still like this guy. I hope that he stays involved in some sort of capacity.

Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly opened this week with a blunt assessment from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, who told delegates the federal government had fallen short on key promises. Read more on this week's Nation to Nation:

AFN Chiefs share multiple issues because of climate change that affect their communities with wild fires, flooding, & loss of homes. IMPACTS: housing shortages & severe home INSECURITY directly affecting the most vulnerable women & children, community health, & safety. @afnnetwork.bsky.social

Hung out with my niece Anissa in Ottawa (AFN) talking about politics. She is an elected Counculor in our L'nu community of Millbrook. She has a bright future in leadership roles in any area of politics.

In Ottawa for the AFN Special Assembly as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Council. In the picture is Marcel from Manitoba. We have a tight schedule of activities, but all in support of working moving forward - never straight.

Nemultes Kenya.

And just like that, I meet up with a friend whom I haven't seen since my Canada World Youth (Canada - Costa Rica) days in 1990 in Nairobi. Yesi (Tico)and I were in the same city at the same time in Kenya, so we took the opportunity to catch up.

Maasai Mara is a cultural wonder for humanity.

The Canadian delegates at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) in Nairobi, Kenya. What a great opportunity to learn from so many cool perspectives.

The Canadian delegates at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) in Nairobi, Kenya. What a great opportunity to learn from so many cool perspectives.

It's my 1st time in Kenya & it's AMAZING! I visited the National Museum of Kenya to learn about culture & history. I saw a replica of Lucy, our earliest human-like relative. Lucy walked upright 3.2 million years ago. I'm here as a delegate of Canada & Dal U at ACU Congress. @dalhousieu.bsky.social

Editing sweep for the 3rd time before uploading the paper for publication, due tomorrow! This paper is about Etuaptmumk for conducting Two-Spirit research. It's a fresh approach by analyzing the sources of L'nu knowledge as the strength of the Etuaptmumk with Eurocentric perspectives.

Ashley Julien (Sipekne’katik) and spouse Izzy Rikihana Maori) co-presented on Ash's PhD study. They shared their work on conducting podcasts as part of interviewing the current community language-speakers discussing how trauma can negatively impact language learning, while speaking heals them.

A special Peruvian friend gifted me this tapestry, which I had altered so it could be hung with a curtain rod. I think it's perfect for our office space at the Office of Vice Provost, Indigenous Relations at Dalhousie University. @dalhousieu.bsky.social

My cousin Starr Paul presented on language nests whereby toddlers learn to speak their first language (not Enlish/French) as Maori in New Zealand. She proposes that the nests would be an excellent model for Mi'kmaw re-generation of 1st language speakers in Eskasoni. I love it!

Presented my PhD. findings in Auckland, NZ at the World Indigenous Peoples Education Conference (WIPCE). I felt the cultural pride.

Never gets old. Halifax Standfield International Airport.

I'm finalizing my 3rd paper of my manuscript-based dissertation with one more great edit...and then I'll put it down for a week. I'll go at it once again for a final sweep before it goes into the draft dissertation. And it's starting to look like the finish line is looking closer than ever!

Heading to WIPCE in Auckland, NZ. I'll be presenting on the 2nd paper of my manuscript-based dissertation. It's close in finishing my dissertation and soon defense time.

And just like that, no more leaves on this courtyard tree at Dal. Today marked the first day of snowfall in Halifax. It melted 🫠 Winter is close.

Well, I've cut all out hostas to avoid so many slugs.

Our tiny but mighty organization received the Pink Triangle Press Award for Human Rights Advocacy. As the co-founder and board chair, I represented the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance in Toronto. And I sat at the same table as Doug Elliot and the legend Carole Pope.

Today, the Indigenous Student Centre opens on Sexton Campus in the A.L. MacDonald Building, Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University. Here with me are Christina, Membertou FN (1st year engineering student) and Daisy Peter Paul, Indigenous Pathways Coordinator. www.dal.ca/faculty/engi...

This is a map of the First Nations in Mi'kma'ki, but I usually include the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Nations of Maine area as well.

If you don't place your toilet paper in this manner, then our ideology does NOT match, and you may want to reconsider your permanence amongst my peeps on this social platform.

When you have a PhD. deadline and still want to witness the Jays do their magic.

Sometimes, I'm not entirely sure if it's their Halloween costume or their actual clothing and/or make-up. Happy Halloween 🎃

We have power at the Hicks. If you need to power your mobiles, my fee is to visit me at Room 337.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN So Halifax, where's the happening Halloween party tonight for the Jays game? Melissa is crashing the event despite trying to mean girl her from sweeping in. You can feel her presence already this morning. Go Jays, Go!

Our patio is officially closed for the season. We put all our furniture away in preparation for Melissa's windy rains this upcoming Friday.

I ran 4K today in just under 30 min. I'm slowly building strength on this 55 year old knee that's given me lots of challenges this year. It's only my 4th run since the injury stopped me from running altogether back in February. After x-rays and awesome physiotherapy at Dalhousie U, I'm healing!

Facebook reminders of this day 13 years ago in Banff, Alberta. Where does time go?

Only if Costco was this empty all the time! #halifaxcostco

Had a fantastic educational weekend in Membertou with NCIME that hosted a workshop for Indigenous physicians as an accreditation activity in partnership with Dalhousie University. Here is Sarah Rourke, CEO of NCIME, and I catching up and sharing a moment.

Where is the best lobster roll in Nova Scotia? I've tried 12 different places this season, but I didn't get that amazing roll this season. I just want one more lobster roll, but a great one. Any suggestions in Halifax?

What a day! It started with me presenting on a Dalhousie membership policy at the Makwim Data Sovereignty Forum in Dartmouth (pic with Sem & Barb) at 10 am and ending the day by attending the Ojigíjowewin Legal Symposium (with Janelle Niles) at Carleton U. in Ottawa.

Small Performance Opportunity Seeking a female Mi'kmaw performer (approximately 45-55 y/o) to play the role of a ceremony leader. It's a small speaking part to be filmed on October 28. Inbox me right away. Serious inquiries only!

Wolastoq Grand Chief Ron Tremblay, shares Wampum belt teachings at the Workshop on Coastal and Ocean Governace for Indigenous Peoples in St. Andrews, NB. This Wampum is representative of the Wabanaki Confederacy of four Nations (Wolastoq, L'NU'K, Passamaquoddy, & Penobscot).

We enjoyed our waterfront 6K morning walk! As my mother used to say, we got our good whiff of fresh air to start our day off right.

Wli eksitpu'k. Busy little morning making breaky and dessert for our evening soiree.

Wli ajipuna Nkweji'j Noreen Sylliboy. She is an educator and an awesome language warrior teaching little ones in Millbrook to learn our language. We love her very much!

What a privilege to lead the Grand Entry of the Dalhousie Mawio'mi with the Two-Spirit Eagle Staff. It was a special event with kids, youth, and Elders dancing to the pounding drums by Eastern Eagle and a Cole Harbour youth group.

This beauty will be in the Dalhousie Powwow today at the Quad. Come and Join us in Long and dance at Dalhousie University.

When the director tells you to react with a bit more gusto in seeing our poster on the wall collage for the London Film Festival. I'm super proud of the film!

It was a full house at the Prince Charles Cinema with Skite'kmujue'kati'k's (At the Place of Ghosts) 2nd showing at the London Film Festival. The Q/A was awesome with cool feedback and questions. They loved Brett's film. I answered questions about the cultural elements as producer - fab experience!