Cape Breton beaders showcase Mi’kmaq heritage to the world through hockey

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Some players in the 2026 U18 Women’s World Hockey Championship that began over the weekend in Sydney will be taking a little piece of Membertou home with them when they leave the area. Some are being being presented with a beaded pin designed and handmade by Andrea Dennis of Membertou and Rosalee Doucette of Eskasoni. The international championship began Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre on Membertou First Nation. The tournament plans to hold the medal games later this week at the larger Centre 200 in Sydney. The championship will hold the gold medal game on Jan. 18.. The best-on-best international women’s hockey tournament features eight teams and 22 games over eight days of competition. Teams…

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