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August 7, 2012

Culture, Education

Aboriginal people & the First World War

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Even though it wasn’t their fight, when the British Empire went to war in 1914, Canada’s Aboriginal People didn’t hesitate to answer the call to Continue Reading →

Community

Respected physician says First Nation needs the land ‘more than I do’

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SYDNEY – A much-loved family doctor who spent more than 50 years treating patients at Eskasoni First Nation is giving back to the community by Continue Reading →

Legal

First Nations Poised to Take Control Over their Lands

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Nineteen First Nations from across Canada sign onto the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management and begin development of their own land codes March Continue Reading →

Education

Increased Safety for East Coast Fishermen

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A pilot project is currently taking place with the aim of establishing a new vessel-specific safety program for East Coast fishermen. For the last three Continue Reading →

Art, Culture, Music

Syliboy’s Talent set to Soar at Airport

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Public invited to watch Mi’kmaq artist, assistant paint mural at Halifax terminal Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy will paint a mural from Aug. 9 to 11 Continue Reading →

Business

FN communities want to be world leaders in aquaculture production

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First Nation coastal communities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Québec stand to make enormous economic development gains as future global Continue Reading →

Education

Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards

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OTTAWA – Canada Post has once again honoured the efforts of 24 deserving people from across the country with the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards. The Continue Reading →

Business

Fisheries Management System

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What is the Fisheries Management System? The fisheries management system has been designed to be a one stop place to go for fishery managers to Continue Reading →