[BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner!

[Celes Davar]

Thanks Duncan, 

To be clear, I think what you are saying is that it is inappropriate and represents appropriation to say “Our” when paired with First Nations or a first nations community members…Leave out the “our”. They are not “ours” to possess. This is at the heart of colonialism, the language constructs, and the work we can do as small steps in reconciliation and developing a new relationship with First Nations and community members.

Cheers
Celes


> On May 6, 2022, at 2:30 PM, Duncan Ebata <hello at duncanebata.com> wrote:
> 
> HI folks, 
> 
> Excited to be a member now.
> 
> I want to share one thing I learned recently before I have to get back to community program planning and taking possessive words that are paired with nature or cultures out of all of the language we use in the organizations I work with.
> 
> I learned very recently that words that suggest possession or ownership are “no no’s” for many Mi’kmaq because they suggest possession or ownership even if not intended to.
> 
> For example:
> 
> “Our First Nation’s Communities” 
> “Our Nature/Natural”
> 
> Wishing you a peaceful day!
> 
> Warmly,
> 
> Duncan
> 
> Duncan Ebata
> 
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>> On May 6, 2022, at 12:49 PM, Celes Davar <celes.davar at gmail.com <mailto:celes.davar at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Refreshing….a way of acknowledging “land back”. 
>> 
>> I wonder if it would be adapted slightly…The Jijuktu’kwjeck Nature Journal
>> 
>> Celes
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#ns.sympatico.ca <http://ns.sympatico.ca/> <rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>> 
>>> I didn’t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas.
>>> 
>>> I would like to suggest The Jijuktu’kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more “natural” than it is today. The Jijuktu’kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS.
>>> 
>>> It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation.
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> Rick Whitman
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner <alan.h.warner at gmail.com <mailto:alan.h.warner at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi All
>>> 
>>> I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20.
>>> 
>>> AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat.
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> 
>>> Alan Warner
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