The Mi’kmaq were not only essential allies to the Acadians in the early days of settlement, they were - on many occasions - crucial to their survival. If any culture should be consistently by their side to defend treaty rights and the Marshall decision, it’s us.

Liberals promise to extend emergency COVID-19 supports, build national childcare program. For Throne Speech highlights, click on link: cbc.ca/1.5735874 The CBC's John Paul Tasker is live-tweeting the speech; follow him at J.P. Tasker

In February, the all-male Richmond County council cut funding for a conference to help more women get into politics. In yesterday's election each of them lost their seat. (One didn't reoffer.) The council is also now 40% female.

These kinds of gestures are pretty significant, I think — we talked a bunch about the party’s relationship with far-right messaging in this week’s episode of Party Lines. Wherever you get your podcasts. (Link: smarturl.it/partylines)

Thanks for a killer weekend idowfestival !! Capping things off with a few tunes at the… instagram.com/p/BPggY2gAQpr/

Excited to be singing alongside some talented ladies at Round 2 of Galentine's Day! Come hang… instagram.com/p/BQTAgx5AbQP/

.Laurenn McCoy and I are on @CTVMorningAtl this morning talking about Galentine's Day: Round 2 happening at The Seahorse Tavern this Thursday!

before taking off for march break, secure fun times post vacay : get your tkts for Dave Sampson Laurenn McCoy Monique LeBlanc $20 advance

@davidmpaton I have 3 showcases this weekend for ECMA! Fri. at 8:30 on Rising Star & 11:00 on Folk . Sat. at 7:00 on Bluebird North. Hope you catch one!

Busy weekend ahead in St. John! Excited to be playing three showcases at this years ECMA's. I'll… instagram.com/p/BTUAzlFjy0R/

Halifax! It's been a while. When these guys asked me to open I couldn't resist, some serious… instagram.com/p/BVj_xu6gabO/

I'll pay someone 20 bucks to deliver Franks Hot Sauce to me.. #sauceless

#NSMW2017 Artist Announce #1: Kim Harris Lacewood Laurenn McCoy Leanne Hoffman @likeamotorcycle B4D

The Gordie Sampson Songcamp Squad 2017 - what a year! Thanks to everyone who makes Songcamp a possibility and great success each year. <3

#TunesatNoon is brought to you by The Coast - Halifax/Kjipuktuk Music Nova Scotia and daVinci College. Catch Laurenn McCoy in Grand Parade from 12- 1pm!

Playing with Laurenn McCoy tonight at 6:50 - Wentworth Park in Sydney! If you're in the CB… instagram.com/p/BXV89VmDeQz/

Halifax! I'll be playing The Seahorse Tavern on Thursday Sept 28th w/ special guest @Laurenn McCoy - 8:00pm doors / 9:00pm show. Tell somebody!