Fallen Feather Productions

We were just in Halifax interviewing Danial N. Paul author of “We are not the Savages”.  Daniel holds many awards which include an honarary degree in Letters, 15 years working within Indian Northern Affairs Canada and is a member of the Order of Nova Scotia and the Order of Canada.   “We are not the Savages” is a must read book on the documented history of the Mi’kmaq and the collision between European and Native American civilization which chronologically unveils “pre-columbian”, scalp bounty policies in history to the policies that still affect indigenous people today.  Donald M. Julien, a key source of knowledge of the Mi’kmaq was also another invaluable person we interviewed along with Tim Bernard.

Donald Julien, Executive Director and Tim Bernard, Director of History and Culture from The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq in Truro Nova Scotia illustrated the cause and affects of systemic racism and how the government policies of the past affect the Mi’kmaq today.  Chief Lawrence Paul of the Millbrook First Nation in Truro stressed the importance of economic developement to support self government and pride in community.  His initiatives in building a “power centre” that services the surrounding communities outside of Millbrook has supported education, housing and healthy community.

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