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August 7, 2012

Culture, Sports

Eskasoni teen excited for ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to pitch at NAIG 2023

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Elle Gould grew up on the ballfield. As a young child, she recalls watching her dad, cousins, aunts and uncles playing softball at Apamuek Ballfield Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

Mi’kmaw Archer Passes Down Traditions

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Inside The Barn archery range, located just outside the Mi’kmaw community of Membertou, Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Clifford Paul prepares to shoot an arrow from his Continue Reading →

Business, Culture, Youth

Two-Spirit L’nu Prepares To Launch Inspiring Indigenous Teachings Podcast

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NOVA SCOTIA – Good Influence Films is celebrating a new season of Indigenous 150+ Creatives with over 30 new podcast episodes. The episodes will be Continue Reading →

Culture

Walking Amongst Our Ancestors

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There is something about walking along old Mi’kmaw trails in the mountains that energizes one’s body, renews their spirit and brings a sense of calming Continue Reading →

Eco, Education

AFNWA Activities, March 2022

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March was a busy month for us at the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority. After two months of staff working primarily from home due to Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

CBU’s Stephen Augustine Named Executive Director of Marshall Institute

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February 23, 2021 (Sydney, NS)

Community

APC Welcomes New Health Staff

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The Atlantic Policy Congress (APC) of First Nations Secretariat is pleased to welcome two new Health staff members:  Troy Sanders and Jarvis Googoo. Our new Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Business

Expanded Mandate For UEBO

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Millbrook, Oct. 24, 2013 – The Unama’ki Economic Benefits Office (UEBO) in Membertou is expanding to now serve all 13 First Nation communities across Nova Continue Reading →

Culture

Did Eels Change the Course of History?

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As part of the Louisbourg300 celebrations, Parks Canada and Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources were pleased to share a remarkable Mi’kmaq legend with the launch 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 →