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August 7, 2012

Community

Fisheries Act Case Discontinued

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After careful thought and deliberation, Potlotek First Nation and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have decided to discontinue the ongoing civil case filed Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Potlotek Youth Moose Camp

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The First ever Potlotek Youth Moose Camp was a huge success! Potlotek’s 1st Annual Youth Moose camp was a successful one with three moose that Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Putting a Lid on It: Unama’ki Prescription Drug Misuse Gathering

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“We have grandmothers selling pills to their grandchildren,” was one of the shocking statements Chief Terry Paul of Membertou said during the Unama’ki Prescription Drug Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Unama’ki Communities Sign Apprenticeship Agreement

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Unama’ki, NS, March 6, 2013…. The five First Nation communities in Cape Breton (Unama’ki) are taking a collaborative approach to increase Aboriginal participation in the Continue Reading →

Culture

Potlotek Children Reveal Regalia at Powwow

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After months of dedication and hard work, the Potlotek Education Office finally revealed the project that they had been working on…regalia for the children of Continue Reading →

Community

It has been a little more than a month since the people of Potlotek “spoke” and made their intentions known in a band election that Continue Reading →

Education

Breaking the books with record numbers

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The year-end graduation ceremony held at Mi’kmawey School on Thursday, June 28, 2012 saw a record number of graduates from high school and post secondary Continue Reading →