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

[Melissa McDonald]

I share Garry’s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi’kmaq word in the title. This is not a Mi’kmaq journal and, other than a shared interest in the natural world, I don’t see a connection to the Mi’kmaq community. 




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Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner!
From: gconway at culture-connection.net
To: "Alan Warner" <alan.h.warner at gmail.com>
Date:  01:57:00pm

I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu’kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. 


However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi’Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration.


If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page.


All the best.

Garry Conway 




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On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner <alan.h.warner at gmail.com> wrote:Hi Rick 

 Thank you
 

 An excellent suggestion.
 

 Cheers
 

 Alan
 
               
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   On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#    ns.sympatico.ca <    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> 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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