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

[John Burka]

Hi Melissa:  I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others
suggested.  Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully is not cultural
appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk
already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis!

John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired)
Professor Emeritus, UPEI

burka at upei.ca




On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald <nuthatch at teksavvy.com>
wrote:

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> 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
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> All the best.
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> 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
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>  Thank you
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>  An excellent suggestion.
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>  Cheers
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>  Alan
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>          Alan Warner
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>    On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#    ns.sympatico.ca <
> rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca> wrote:
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>          Hi Everyone,
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>          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.
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>          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.
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>          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.
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>          Regards,
>          Rick Whitman
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>              On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner <
> alan.h.warner at gmail.com> wrote:
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>                      Hi All
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>                  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.
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>                  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.
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>                  Cheers
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>                  Alan Warner
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