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August 7, 2012

Culture, Health

Transitioning to Health: Decolonizing health care for FNs

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“There is nothing that can be done from another place or by another race that cannot be done better by our own people.” This was 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, Health

TV documentary unearths wild flavours of the Maritimes

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Halifax – November 27, 2013 Foraging for food in the wilderness might seem like something our ancestors did, but during the past decade it’s attracted Continue Reading →

Health, Youth

Suicide Prevention Month

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FREDERICTON – The provincial government is inviting New Brunswickers to be involved in suicide prevention and awareness activities during February, Suicide Prevention Month. “We wish Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Aboriginal Youth bring it & hit the ice

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This crowd-pleaser will get you rallying in your living rooms, as young men chase their dreams on the rink to be part of the best Continue Reading →

Letters

150th Anniversary Charlottetown Conference leading to Confederation

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Dear Editor: Surely, many Canadians will joyfully celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference that led up to the Confederation of Canada. However, as Continue Reading →

Legal, Letters

Letter to the Gov. of Canada, the Gov. of New Brunswick & RCMP regarding Elsipogtog community

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Dear Editor: This letter sent on December 2, 2013 to the New Brunswick Provincial Government the Federal Government and the RCMP Commissioner in Ottawa, by: Continue Reading →

Community

Finding local solutions to local needs

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Eel River Bar Housing Committee Takes a Fresh and Open Approach to Housing Eel River Bar First Nation is a Mi’kmaw community on the northern Continue Reading →

Health, Youth

Aboriginal Youth battles drug and solvent abuse

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Choosing your friends to stay strong “Drugs never help you. It hurts you slowly; it hurts your family and hurts the people who care about Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Community Spotlight: Fort Folly – Retail Lobster Business

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Fort Folly is located in Southern New Brunswick, next to Dorchester and has a population of around 100 people. Rebecca Knockwood is the Fisheries Coordinator Continue Reading →

Business

AAEDIRP: Networking oportunities for Aboriginal business women

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MILLBROOK – Atlantic Aboriginal Women in Business: Sharing Stories, Building Capacities, Enhancing Futures Workshop The Aboriginal communities in Atlantic Canada are, for the most part, Continue Reading →

Community, Education

In our words, stories of Veterans

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Dear Editor: It is that special time of year again to honour those great Mi’kmaq men and women who served their country and have given the Continue Reading →