After years of heartache, Paqtnkek said it is ready to move forward

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    Drake Lowthers
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    During the annual Mission to St. Anne in 2021 on the sacred island Mniku, just off Potlotek First Nation, Antigonish Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick addressed the “great tragedy” of Indian Residential Schools.

    PAQTNKEK: The Chief of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation says an apology from Pope Francis is a good first step, even if it doesn’t make up for the years of suffering his people endured in the Canadian residential school system. “The mistreatment of our people in residential schools, which were led by numerous spiritual organizations, most notably…

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    Drake Lowthers

    Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.

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    Drake Lowthers
    Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.