Keeping their Spirits Alive: in partnership with Potlotek Eduction
Keeping their Spirits Alive was a production program for girls and young women at Potlotek Education in which the participants developed and created their own media pieces for Mniku Radio, found on the dial at 93.7 FM CIYR. This series of short videos include stories about Chapel Island, a sacred Mi’kmaq gathering place. The late Elder Lillian B. Marshall shares some of the history. Quentin Doucette talks about the work being done to halt the erosion of the Island. Anne Marie Marchand shares stories about the 7 Sacred Teachings. Terry Denny shares stories of the history and myths about the island. Station Manager George Marshall shares his vision for the station and community member Anita Basque shares her enthusiasm for her language.
Production Mentors
George Marshall
Ariella Pahlke
Lis vanBerkel
Ann Verrall
Being Mniku Radio
The recent creation of a radio station in Potlotek First Nation, Cape Breton Nova Scotia inspires youth, Elders and community members to share their stories and thoughts about the significance of the radio station for the community, culture and language. Studio interviews and music recording combine with visits to the sacred Chapel Island and interviews on location.
Terry Denny Stories of Chapel Island
Students interview Terry in his woodworking workshop about the old stories he knows about the island including how the island was a burial site.
The 7 Sacred Teachings
Student Matle’n Marshall interviews Anne Marie Marchand principal of Mi’kmawey School to learn about the 7 Sacred Teachings.
Elder Lillian B. Marshall Welcoming Ceremony
Elder Lillian B. Marshall shares stories about Chapel Island with student Elizabeth Johnson – a sacred meeting place of the Mi’kmaq people in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
The Boy and the Island
Anne Marie Marchand, principal of Mi’kmawey School Potlotek First Nation, shares a story with student Matle’n Marshall during an interview on Mniku Radio.
Saving Chapel Island’s Coastline with Quentin Doucette
Students interview Quentin and document the work being done to stop the erosion of the island’s coastline.
