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August 2012

Letters

A Mother’s Love…

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In 2010, my mom was diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). What is PBC? It is a chronic liver disease. It is believed that PBC Continue Reading →

Community

Mi’kmaw Conservation Group’s Forestry Initiative

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In late summer 2015, Anthony King was hired as the MCG Forestry Stewardship Officer. Anthony is a Forest Technologist and Fish and Wildlife Technician whose Continue Reading →

Community

Newly Elected Qalipu Chief and Council Welcomed with Swearing in Ceremony

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An election to choose Qalipu’s governing body, the Chief and Council, takes place every three years, and was recently conducted this year on October 23. Continue Reading →

Business, Culture

Membertou reconciles with ancestral community, invests in Cape Breton

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Membertou – One century after Membertou’s earliest residents were to be removed from their homes along Sydney Harbour, the community has regained its traditional land. Continue Reading →

Education

Group #4 of MMBSWs almost graduated

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The Mi’kmaq/Maliseet Bachelor of Social Work (MMBSW) program is pleased to welcome a 4th cohort of students back for their second year of a three Continue Reading →

Community

Membertou to host 2016 Cape Breton Bike Rally

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The countdown is officially on!  On Tuesday, November 11, 2015, the announcement was made by Island Strong Motorcycle Association and Membertou Chief and Council that Continue Reading →

Business, Community

A Bay of Fundy Fishery Success Story: Annapolis Valley First Nation

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The shores of the Bay of Fundy in southwestern Nova Scotia is home to the small but vibrant Annapolis Valley First Nation. In the last Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Bear River Beat – Dreams do come True

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Eleven of our children left the Community on October 31st for their Special Trip. On November 1st they arrived in Fort Lauderdale. They had a Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Aquaculture: An Opportunity First Nations Are Seizing

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As Mi’kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFN) make important decisions regarding economic development priorities, the lucrative fish farming sector known as aquaculture is top of Continue Reading →

Legal

James Simon honoured on 30th anniversary of historic Simon Case

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On Dec 3rd, 2015 a commemoration ceremony/banquet was held at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre to honour the turning point for Mi’kmaq rights in Continue Reading →

Business

NB & NS Aboriginal Organizations Agree to Collaborate on Economic Development

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Halifax, NS. Dec.15, 2015 – The New Brunswick Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) and the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) from Membertou, have signed a Continue Reading →

Health

APC Proudly Supports FN Health Leaders to Attend National Conference

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APC Supports Two Applicants to be Certified First Nations Health Managers The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) is proud to announce Continue Reading →