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August 2012

Community

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient, Shirley Marie Clarke

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Shirley Marie Clarke, the former Chief of Glooscap First Nation received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on April 2nd, 2013. The Medal Continue Reading →

Community, Education, Youth

Eel Ground First Nation Gets Go-ahead For New Elementary School

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Eel Ground, NB – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, joined Eel Ground Chief George Ginnish, members of his Band Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Bouctouche – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today announced funding for the new water treatment facility for the Buctouche Continue Reading →

Community, Education

A National First for Eskasoni High School

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On Monday, March 25, 2013, history was made when the first, First Nation Rotary Interact Club in Canada was officially opened at the Allison Bernard Continue Reading →

Business, Community, Youth

Millbrook’s March Break Recap

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Millbrook First Nation in the month of March. Each year, the Millbrook Wellness Program provides family-centered opportunities for the entire community. This year featured family Continue Reading →

Music

Lone Cloud win ECMA for Aboriginal Recording of the Year

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The Band Lone Cloud recently won the East Coast Music Award for Aboriginal Recording of the Year with their recent album “We Are Medicine People” 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

Budget 2013 Supports FNs In Commercial Fisheries

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Dartmouth – Chiefs in the Atlantic & Gaspe regions are encouraged by the federal government’s commitment to extend Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative for one Continue Reading →

Business

JEDI Partnerships Gala Dinner & JEDI Plenary will now take place

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Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) is pleased to announce a new date and a new speaker for the JEDI Plenary and Partnerships dinner. Thank you Continue Reading →

Health

Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselling Association Of Nova Scotia

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In Recognition of showing dedication to a process based on best practice standards and promoting service excellence on February 5th, 2013 NADACA, Eagle’s Nest and Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Elatniaq 2013 – Eskasoni Winter Carnival Celebrates 40 Years

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This year Eskasoni celebrated its 40th Winter Carnival and held a special honouring ceremony of all the past queens to mark the beginning of Elatniaq Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

Province Supports Mi’kmaq Crisis Line

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Aboriginal Nova Scotia’s will continue to have access to critical mental health services and support with provincial funding to help maintain the Mi’kmaq Crisis Line Continue Reading →