‘Anku’kamkewey – Stronger Together’

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    Drake Lowthers
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    Antigonish Warden Owen McCarron (left) and Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation Chief PJ (Paul) Propser shared their experiences participating in the First Nation-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) program at the Anku’kamkewey - Stronger Together event on May 14, 2019.

    PAQTNKEK: Molly Peters says it takes really strong leadership to develop really strong relationships. “Seeing how far we’ve come, putting in the work, coming together with open hearts and open minds and really digging in and doing the work that’s needed to be done – that’s reconciliation in action.” Photos by Drake Lowthers — Molly…

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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.