New program for Mi'kmaw singer-songwriters bolsters talent and mental wellness

• 11 months ago
• Radio
• Duration 9:54

A new program for emerging Mi'kmaw singer-songwriters launched in Dartmouth on Monday. The Mi'kmaq Artist Emergence Program, or MAEP, brings together artists for a week of music training, cultural teachings and mental wellness counselling. Program creator Carol Ann Potter of Bear River First Nation spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Guye about why this program is so important.