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CBC
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Miawpukek powwow captured in latest Indigenous artwork hanging in N.L. legislature
Miawpukek First Nation artist Brittany Wiseman says the powwow holds a special place in her heart, and it will now hang on the walls of Confederation Building thanks to her. Wiseman's painting, Powwow Serenity, is the second of five paintings procured by the province from Indigenous artists selected to decorate the east block of Confederation Building. Wiseman told reporters she was asked to paint what Conne River means to her, and created a scene from a powwow. "The powwow is about family and connection. The movement, the flow. Just the vibe," she said. "It's what Conne River means to me. It's always family and connection, and you know, like seeing people for the first time in a long time." Art from Nunatisavut artist Bronson Jacque was unveiled on Tuesday, and other pieces from artists representing Innu Nation, the NunatuKavut Community Council, Qalipu First Nation and a statue to represent the Beothuk will be unveiled later. Bradley Benoit, chief of Miawpukek First Nation, said it's great to see Indigenous culture represented in the Confederation Building. "It's often easy to lose sight of how our diversity makes us stronger as a province," he said. WATCH | Wiseman's art will hang inside Confederation Building: Miawpukek artist says seeing painting hang in Confederation Building is special 2 hours ago Duration 1:42 Brittany Wiseman of Miawpukek First Nation is one of six Indigenous artists who will have her work displayed inside Confederation Building. She was asked to paint what her community means to her, and illustrated the Miawpukek powwow. "This is a big step in the journey toward healing, reconciliation and a more inclusive society." Premier Andrew Furey said art pieces like Wiseman's are an important addition to the home of Newfoundland and Labrador's legislature. He believes the Confederation Building should represent the entire province. "While we can't change anything from the past, we can ensure that going forward there are the appropriate symbols that reflect who we are and the multiple different cultures that exist across Newfoundland and Labrador," he said.
CBC
14-03-2025
- General
- CBC
Miawpukek artist says seeing painting hang in Confederation Building is special
Brittany Wiseman of Miawpukek First Nation is one of six Indigenous artists who will have her work displayed inside Confederation Building. She was asked to paint what her community means to her, and illustrated the Miawpukek powwow.
CBC
28-02-2025
- Business
- CBC
Changes to marine protection area cover less of N.L.'s south coast fjords
Parks Canada has changed the boundary of a new national protected marine area around the fjords on Newfoundland's south coast by nearly 30 per cent. The change covers fewer fjords and opens up areas for potential aquaculture. Originally proposed to cover more than 9,000 kilometres from the communities of McCallum to La Poile, the new boundary around the South Coast Fjords marine conservation area has been reduced to cover nearly 6,500 kilometres. Barbara Barter, the former mayor of Burgeo and head of the local steering committee for the project, told CBC News the memorandum of understanding between the federal and provincial governments along with the Miawpukek and Qalipu First Nations said that current and proposed aquaculture sites had to be respected. "Those sites were, you know, taken out of the boundary altogether. And really, we knew that that would happen," Barter told CBC Radio's The Broadcast Tuesday. "The map may again be adjusted, depending on if there are areas highlighted that need to be protected, or areas that really, you know, have concerns." The area has three remaining fjords that haven't been licensed as aquaculture sites, Barter said — Grey River, White Bear Bay and Bay de Loup. Both White Bear Bay and Bay de Loup are now not within the revised boundary, since they've been identified by the province as potential aquaculture sites. Grieg Seafood, who already operate on the south coast in Marystown, have eyed the region as part of their proposed Bays West expansion. Speaking with CBC News on Thursday, Grieg Seafood Canada COO Grant Cumming said initial environmental work has been completed on potential sites. Barter said she has heard opposition to the proposed boundary change, specifically from the Town of Ramea and members of Burgeo First Nation — who told her the area carries important cultural significance. "If [Grieg] go into those areas, then there will only be one Fjord left. And that's Grey River," Barter said. However, as an advocate for the protected area for over 20 years, Barter says aquaculture and conservation can co-exist. "That would be an important piece for us," she said. "There's always the hope that the part of the mitigation, if licences are provided, would be to work with the town," Barter said. Asked if she believes a development could hurt the region from a tourism perspective, Barter disagreed. "There's more to it than just the fjords," she said. Additionally, Barter said the resignation of Premier Andrew Furey shouldn't hamper the boundary being implemented given a strong relationship with the provincial Department of Environment and Climate Change.
