Media for social justice / Média pour la justice sociale. Please join us! Veuillez vous inscrire: https://nbmediacoop.org/about/join-the-nb-media-co-op/https://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mltm5evvr22pMEDIA PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS IN ELSIPOGTOG | CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS Please circulate this message in your networks. https://nbmediacoop.org/events/media-production-workshops-in-elsipogtog-call-for-participants/14 May 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltm5evvr22phttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mltm3jper22pNakba rally- Moncton On May 16, Nakba Rally will take place in Moncton in front of Moncton City Hall at 12 PM to mark 78 years of the Nakba. Everyone who is able to attend is encouraged to join and stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. https://nbmediacoop.org/events/nakba-rally-moncton/14 May 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltm3jper22phttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mltkswzl5k2xLes entreprises canadiennes et ICE Des entreprises canadiennes fournissent au gouvernement américain des produits utilisés pour commettre des atteintes aux droits humains, et le gouvernement fédéral ne fait rien pour les en empêcher. https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/14/les-entreprises-canadiennes-et-ice/14 May 2026 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltkswzl5k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mltkqeifl22xCanada must clamp down on corporate ties to ICE France shows the way forward with 'duty of vigilance' legislation Commentary by Karen Hamilton, Aidan Gilchrist-Blackwood and Amélie Nguyen https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/14/canada-must-clamp-down-on-corporate-ties-to-ice/14 May 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltkqeifl22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mlrevxfjec27A federal government proposal to privatize Canada's publicly-owned airports has been met with pushback from critics who say it will result in issues such as worsening labor conditions and higher passenger fees. Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/13/worsened-conditions-and-higher-fees-finance-minister-calls-airport-privatization-concerns-premature/13 May 2026 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrevxfjec27https://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mlqklkwgm22eCity councillor Veronique Arsenault won a decisive victory in the race for mayor of Miramichi in Monday’s local government elections, gaining 49 per cent of votes in a five-way contest. Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/12/city-councillor-veronique-arsenault-wins-decisive-victory-in-miramichi-mayoral-race/13 May 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqklkwgm22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mlgrulzgqk2eWhat do 2026 Fredericton councillor candidates think about climate change? Commentary by Margo Sheppard https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/08/what-do-2026-fredericton-councillor-candidates-think-about-climate-change/09 May 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgrulzgqk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mlgrtdllgc2eL’émotion était d’une rare intensité au Centre Aberdeen de Moncton, la soirée du dimanche 26 avril. L’explosion artistique présentée par l’ensemble Qasida Flamenca a clôturé admirablement la 5e édition du Festival du patrimoine arabe. Par : Hubert Théberge https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/08/festival-du-patrimoine-arabe-2026-un-festival-sans-frontieres/09 May 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgrtdllgc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mlc35dxkdk2p"In total, the organizers presented eight events filled with music, nostalgia, dance, and above all, bursts of laughter. Here is a recap of my Arab journey — one that made April 2026 a month I will never forget." Report by Hubert Théberge https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/07/arab-heritage-festival-2026-a-festival-without-borders/07 May 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc35dxkdk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3ml53gurbd22zOn Monday evening, four candidates running for mayor of Miramichi took part in a debate hosted by the NB Media Co-op. https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/05/miramichi-mayoral-candidates-debate-housing-economic-development-and-more-video/05 May 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml53gurbd22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3ml2bbxzxak2fHappening today! Watch the debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltyEggFHaK8 [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 May 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2bbxzxak2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkzruqhbls2vAbout 60 protesters, including a moose mascot, gathered in the driving rain last Friday for a May Day rally at the entrance to the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant on the Chignecto Isthmus near Centre Village. Report: Bruce Wark https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/04/we-were-left-in-the-dark-protesters-challenge-3-5-billion-tantramar-gas-plant/04 May 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzruqhbls2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mksqhxq5r22qNB Media Co-op to host Miramichi mayoral debate Join us for a virtual all-candidates debate ahead of the upcoming municipal election on Monday, May 4 at 5:00 PM. https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/01/nb-media-co-op-to-host-miramichi-mayoral-debate/01 May 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksqhxq5r22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mksbkhhaus2eStarting today, refugees and asylum seekers will have to cover 30 per cent of the bill for supplemental health products and services due to federal spending cuts, but critics say the policy will backfire as vulnerable people end up in hospital. Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/05/01/federal-health-cuts-affecting-refugees-asylum-seekers-will-put-more-pressure-on-emergency-departments-advocates-say/01 May 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksbkhhaus2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkppecz65s2cHappening tomorrow! ✊ Join the May Day peaceful protest parade in Centre Village https://nbmediacoop.org/events/may-day-peaceful-protest-parade/30 Apr 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkppecz65s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkpp6kztms2cHappening this Friday in Fredericton and Saturday in Moncton!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpp6kztms2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkpp34pd2s2cNew Brunswick seafood processor fined $90K over workplace conditions for migrant workers The latest penalty handed to Pêcheries LeBreton follows an earlier record-breaking sanction that was quashed by the Federal Court Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/04/29/new-brunswick-seafood-processor-fined-90k-over-workplace-conditions-for-migrant-workers/30 Apr 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpp34pd2s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkpozgz4nc2cMi’kmaw leader Rita Smith ‘saw something that needed to get done and she did it’ [video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RFC6tiO-Jc30 Apr 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpozgz4nc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkpoxty3sk2cInnovative historical research on Mi’kmaw communities, done with Indigenous protocols in mind, sheds light on women’s roles in founding Mi’kmaw communities. Mi’kmaw historian Mercedes Peters visited Fredericton to give a talk about treaty and the founding of her First Nation. tinyurl.com/yrmsd7bs https://tinyurl.com/yrmsd7bs30 Apr 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpoxty3sk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkn6bohcyk24The Minister of Post-Secondary Education says the government may hire a private collections agency or even garnish wages to recover unpaid student loans currently in default. Critics say that will strain debtors already struggling amid a larger affordability crisis. https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/04/28/new-brunswicks-plans-to-crack-down-on-unpaid-student-debt-met-with-scrutiny/29 Apr 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn6bohcyk24https://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mklhh6cjmk2wA Worker Is A Worker: May Day Forum with Minneapolis & New Brunswick migrant justice organizers migrantworkersalliance.org/maydaynb/28 Apr 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklhh6cjmk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkij7ez7nk2pElsipogtog First Nation inaugurated six women and six men to council recently following band elections. It’s the “first time in recorded history” that Elsipogtog council had achieved that milestone, said Nation Administrator Bo Augustine Report: Anna-Leah Simon https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/04/24/elsipogtog-elects-six-women-to-council-achieving-gender-parity-for-the-first-time-in-recorded-history/27 Apr 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkij7ez7nk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mkaksh62os2rAbout 40 protesters marched in Sackville on Earth Day against a proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant, calling for clean air and water. Barry Rothfuss and Pam Novak received the 2026 Environmental Citizen of the Year award for their climate and wildlife advocacy. https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/04/24/protesters-rally-in-sackville-as-environmental-award-goes-to-gas-plant-opponents/24 Apr 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaksh62os2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mk5xgmkjsk2yPhotos: Palestinian photographer continues her work in the Gaza Strip after losing her leg in an Israeli bombing Editor’s note: This is the latest dispatch from Rizek Abdel Jawad, a photojournalist based in Gaza City who frequently contributes to the NB Media Co-op. https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/04/22/photos-palestinian-photographer-continues-her-work-in-the-gaza-strip-after-losing-her-leg-in-an-israeli-bombing/23 Apr 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5xgmkjsk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mk5xeq2iok2ySemer les graines d’une culture de la paix : Pourquoi nous avons fondé le Conseil de la paix NB Commentaire : Denis Boulet https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/04/22/semer-les-graines-dune-culture-de-la-paix-pourquoi-nous-avons-fonde-le-conseil-de-la-paix-nb/23 Apr 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5xeq2iok2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mk5xdwwoys2ySowing the seeds of a culture of peace: Why we founded the NB Peace Council Commentary by Denis Boulet https://nbmediacoop.org/2026/04/22/sowing-the-seeds-of-a-culture-of-peace-why-we-founded-the-nb-peace-council/23 Apr 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5xdwwoys2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/nbmediacoop.bsky.social/post/3mjzruxtrqc2aHappening today!! Due to venue booking issues, the Town Hall has been relocated to the Community Hub at Saint John Newcomers (75 Prince William Street, Uptown). The event will take place from 6:00–8:00 PM. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Apr 2026 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:mfkbonu7lbmqktcazpadqcpp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzruxtrqc2a