Friends United trio attend invite-only meeting with Chinese ambassador

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Drake Lowthers
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Rolf Bouman (middle) is pictured with former premiers Stephen McNeil (left) and Rodney MacDonald. On Nov. 24, Bouman met with the Chinese ambassador to discuss educational and cultural exchanges.

HALIFAX: The founder of Friends United says there was some really good dialogue with the Chinese ambassador during a small, invite-only meeting. Late last month, Friends United Board of Directors member and Hereditary Chief and Keptin on the Mi’kmaq Grand Council Stephen Augustine, Friends United Initiative Founder Rolf Bouman, and Adam Rodgers, Friends United strategic…

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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.