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August 2012

Art, Culture

Snapshot: East Coast Contemporary Aboriginal Art

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Snapshot: East Coast Contemporary Aboriginal Art, a major exhibition of contemporary East Coast Aboriginal art presented by the Khyber Centre for the Arts and the Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Red Road Youth Leadership Retreat at Stone Bear Tracks & Trails

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It was a beautiful sunny day on July 9th, as youth representatives from Membertou to the Annapolis Valley were waiting patiently for a drive to Continue Reading →

Business, Legal

Aboriginal Entrepreneur Law

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With an increase in Aboriginal entrepreneurship in Canada, it is increasingly important for entrepreneurs to ensure they are familiar with some of the basic legal Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

The Chief Noel Doucette Memorial Achievement Award

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A Q&A session with two previous winners The Chief Noel Doucette Memorial Achievement Award was created in 1996 by the Province of Nova Scotia in Continue Reading →

Community

Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr Elder Achievement Awards

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Every year, on Treaty Day, Mi’kmaq elders are honored and recognized for their great achievements and contribution to the Mi’kmaq Nation through the Grand Chief Continue Reading →

Business

Indian Island expands Oyster Farm

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In 2007, Indian Island First Nation, a small community in New Brunswick of less than 200 members, undertook a five-year oyster development program to expand Continue Reading →

Culture

Paddling the Shubenacadie River

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A Celebration of Aboriginal Day The sun was out on Grand Lake as canoes and kayaks entered the water from the landing at Oakfield Park, Continue Reading →

Business, Youth

A+ First Year for Business Network for Aboriginal Youth

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SYDNEY – On June 1-2, the Business Network for Aboriginal Youth concluded a highly successful first year, with a gathering in Millbrook First Nation to Continue Reading →

Community

Membertou cuts debt costs with certification from FMB

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First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) congratulates the community of Membertou from Nova Scotia for taking the necessary steps to become certified with FMB – Continue Reading →

Business

Helping Aboriginal Businesses

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Ulnooweg will be hosting the 6th annual Aboriginal Awards Show September 2012. Don’t forget to participate by nominating your favorite Aboriginal business by August 17, Continue Reading →

Community

New Bridge for Miawpukek

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Senator Fabian Manning (Newfoundland and Labrador), on behalf of the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today joined Chief Mi’sel Joe, Continue Reading →

Community

Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation welcomes…

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Avery Googoo who has been hired as our Community Policing Officer Summer Student for Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation. He will be working closely with Constable McKenna Continue Reading →