Bernie Francis
9 Podcast Episodes
The basics of the Mi'kmaw language with Bernie Francis
The basics of the Mi'kmaw language with Bernie Francis
Mi'kmaw linguist Bernie Francis stopped into Studio A to give Mainstreet's Alex Mason, and our listeners, a basic lesson... Read more
19 Jul 2023
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17mins
The CBC's Jacques Poitras reports on a growing rebellion against Premier Blaine Higgs. We hear your feedback on gambling online. And on the phone-in: Bernie Francis, a Mi'kmaw linguist, talks about place names in the Maritimes.
The CBC's Jacques Poitras reports on a growing rebellion against Premier Blaine Higgs. We hear your feedback on gambling online. And on the phone-in: Bernie Francis, a Mi'kmaw linguist, talks about place names in the Maritimes.
New Brunswick's CBC legislative reporter, Jacques Poitras, provides the details about a growing revolt against Premier B... Read more
21 Jun 2023
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52mins
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Linguist Bernie Francis on the importance of Mi'kmaw language
Linguist Bernie Francis on the importance of Mi'kmaw language
Mi'kmaw is officially recognized as Nova Scotia's first language. Linguist Bernie Francis tells Jeff Douglas it's import... Read more
13 Jun 2023
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8mins
Linguist Bernie Francis reflects on how far the Mi'kmaw language has come — and what's needed now
Linguist Bernie Francis reflects on how far the Mi'kmaw language has come — and what's needed now
Mi'kmaw has officially been recognized as Nova Scotia's first language, but linguist Bernie Francis says it wasn't that ... Read more
3 Oct 2022
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18mins
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A lesson from linguist Bernie Francis on pronouncing Mi'kmaw place names
A lesson from linguist Bernie Francis on pronouncing Mi'kmaw place names
In recent years, a number of Mi'kmaw communities have stopped using English names that were imposed on them and instead ... Read more
25 Oct 2021
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15mins
Mi'kmaw elder Bernie Francis talks reconciliation within Christianity
Mi'kmaw elder Bernie Francis talks reconciliation within Christianity
Hear Mi'kmaw elder Bernie Francis talk about if reconciliation is possible within the realm of Christianity. He was rece... Read more
29 Sep 2021
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29mins
Linguist Bernie Francis on the city's plan to review the use of "Micmac" in street names...
Linguist Bernie Francis on the city's plan to review the use of "Micmac" in street names...
...and on the argument made by some that Micmac is an entirely separate word from Mi'kmaq, but still a word with Mi'kmaw... Read more
19 Nov 2020
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8mins
"He wouldn't have known what a Jesus was" -- Bernie Francis on the baptism of Membertou
"He wouldn't have known what a Jesus was" -- Bernie Francis on the baptism of Membertou
Linguist Bernie Francis talks with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas about the baptism of the Grand Chief of the Mi'kmaq in 1... Read more
9 Nov 2020
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18mins
Mi'kmaw elder Bernie Francis shares the significance of Treaty Day
Mi'kmaw elder Bernie Francis shares the significance of Treaty Day
October 1 is Treaty Day in Miꞌkmaꞌki, a celebration of the anniversary of the 1752 Treaty of Peace and Friendship. Mi'km... Read more
1 Oct 2020
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15mins
