About
Mjipjewey Ta’n Wejiaq Apaqtuk (Food from the Sea) is a collaborative project founded by Ethan Paul as part of the Ocean Wise Eco-Action Accelerator. This initiative gathers seafood recipes and stories from across Mi’kma’ki, with the goal of creating a Mi’kmaq Seafood Cookbook that celebrates culture, tradition, and sustainability.
Our values
Netukulimk
Netukulimk is the use of the natural bounty provided by the Creator for the self-support and well-being of the individual and the community. Netukulimk is achieving adequate standards of community nutrition and economic well-being without jeopardizing the integrity, diversity, or productivity of our environment. (Defined by Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources.)
M’sit No’kmaq
(All Our Relations)
“All our relations” reflects the interconnectedness of all living things. Everything—animals, plants, humans, and water—has a spirit, and our relationships with them are reciprocal.
Samqwan na Mimajuaqnm
(Water Is Life)
Water is sacred; it is a life force that sustains all living beings. As our first medicine, water must be cherished and protected.
Mijipjewey na Pisun
(Food Is Medicine)
Food is a gift from the Creator. Animals give their lives so we may eat, providing the nutrients we need to sustain ourselves. We honour and give thanks for these gifts.
Ethan Paul – Project Lead
Ethan Paul is from Membertou First Nation in Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island). He works at the Membertou Heritage Park, where he is dedicated to preserving Mi’kmaq culture and history. Ethan is passionate about Mi’kmaq food sovereignty, sustaining traditional practices, and promoting environmental sustainability.
More About Us
Dedication
This project is dedicated in the memory of Daniel J. Paul, a well respected Mi’kmaw elder whose life left a profound impact across Mi’kma’ki.
Honouring Danielle and Micah
This project is dedicated in the memory of
Daniel J. Paul, a well respected Mi’kmaw elder whose life left a profound impact across Mi’kma’ki.
Our Partners
Our project began as part of Ocean Wise’s Eco-Action Accelerator program and has grown thanks to many partnerships across Mi’kma’ki and Turtle Island.
Our Contributors
Mjipjewey Ta’n Wejiaq Apaqtuk is a collaborative project supported by contributions from many individuals and organizations across Mi’kma’ki
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