Wolastoq

• N.B. will not change name of Saint John River back to Wolastoq

  Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn said it was too complicated to change the name and that she has heard from many people who don't want to see it changed.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
  
• Actor Johnny Depp gifted Wolastoq T-shirt from New Brunswick

  In a video, Bethany Tremblay presents the T-shirt to Depp, who can be heard learning to pronounce Wolastoq and describing the design as beautiful.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2022
  
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• Saint Mary’s First Nation Chief criticizes lack of consultation on new names for local entities

  Chief Allan Polchies Jr. of Saint Mary's First Nation is disappointed the provincial government missed an opportunity to adopt Indigenous place names.

  Canada

  May 27, 2022
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• What’s in a name? Indigenous Chiefs say province still mum on renaming river

  'We’re asking the Government of New Brunswick to work with us on this particular file,' says St. Mary’s First Nation Chief Allan Polchies Jr.

  Politics

  Jul 22, 2021
• Wolastoqey chiefs formally seek Saint John River name change

  'It should never have been changed to Saint John in the beginning.'

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2021
• Grand Bay-Westfield hoists flag of Wolastoq Nation

  “This is the first time that I’ve felt seen and appreciated as an Indigenous woman here."

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021
• Jeremy Dutcher wins 2018 Polaris Music Prize for album of the year

  Jeremy Dutcher's album, 'Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa,' is recorded entirely in the Wolastoq language.

  Entertainment

  Sep 18, 2018
• Maliseet tradition runs strong at Treaty Day

  In celebration of Mascarene's Treaty signed June 4, 1726, New Brunswick First Nations took part in their annual Treaty Day honouring their ancestors.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2017