An Obligation Unfulfilled: Hog Island Specific Claim – With Tracey Cutcliffe

16/11/2023 34 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Juku’e host Sean Doke speaks with his colleague, L’nuey Senior Negotiator Tracey Cutcliffe.
Tracey breaks down the context and history around the Hog Island specific claim that is currently in negotiations in Epekwitk (PEI).
Hog Island (also known as Pituamkek) is a barrier island off the northwestern coast of Epekwitk, and home to ongoing and traditional land use by the Mi’kmaq since time immemorial.
Tracey also gives a broader view of how specific claims work and their purpose, details and next steps for the Hog Island specific claim, and what this could mean for the Mi’kmaq of Epekwitk if the claim is settled.

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