Mikmaki : Npisun (Medicine)

Kenneth Mutchie Bennet has studied traditional Mikmaw medicine for many years. Now, hes looking to pass on that knowledge to Bobby White to ensure its carried to the next generation NOW STREAMING ON CBC GEM
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For Indigenous people, the word medicine has many manifestations and meanings. For three people with First Nations ancestry on the west coast of Newfoundland, the practice of medicine comes in various forms.

Knowledge keeper Kenneth Mutchie Bennet has studied traditional Mikmaw medicine for many years. Dean Simon is a Mikmaw language keeper. Now, theyre passing their knowledge on to Bobby White, the Flat Bay Ward Councilor for Qalipu First Nation, to make sure its carried to the next generation.

Medicines help us along in our journey, in our daily life, White says in the documentary.

Mikmaki is a series about the Indigenous experience in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Watch it now on CBC Gem and YouTube.

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Mikmaki : Npisun (Medicine)

Short Docs