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August 7, 2012

Art

Leonard Paul, nominated for the Lillian Shepherd Award

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In The Chronicle Herald, Saturday, April 5, 2014 issue, the 2014 Atlantic Book Awards shortlist was released in Halifax at the event held at King’s Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

First Nations Elections Act Passes into Law

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On April 11, 2014, Bill C-9, the First Nations Elections Act, received Royal Assent and passed into law. The Chiefs of the Atlantic Policy Congress 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 →

Business

I DO BUSINESS. Atlantic Regional Summit

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Strategies for Aboriginal Success   I DO BUSINESS. Atlantic Regional Summit – Strategies for Aboriginal Success was just that, a great success! The three-day Summit, Continue Reading →

Art

Leonard Paul makes the short list!

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Mi’kmaw artist, LEONARD PAUL, included on Acadia University’s List ‘DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES’ Mi’kmaw artist, Leonard Paul ‘91, was honoured for being included on Acadia University’s list Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Connor Dennis shoots 82mph

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On August 2nd – 8th, Connor Dennis from the Indian Brook First Nation attended The Canadian Bantam Lacrosse Championships held in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their team Continue Reading →

Business

Phil Fontaine, O.C., O.M. to receive Award

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The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Sodexo Canada are pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Lacrosse Player Connor Dennis representing NS

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After two years of playing lacrosse, thirteen year old Connor Dennis of Indian Brook First Nation, has been chosen to represent Nova Scotia during the Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

Maurina Beadle & Pictou Landing win the Jordan’s Principle case

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In a landmark ruling for the rights of First Nations children, the Federal Court of Canada has found that Jordan’s Principle is binding on the 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 →

Letters

A Declaration Of Spirit

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Gathering of the Wisdom Keepers of the Americas Dear Editor:  Earlier this year, I came across an invitation to all the Indigenous Wisdom Keepers of Continue Reading →