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Bear River (L’sitkuk) First Nation

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River First Nation, in Mi’kmaq is called Muin Sipu. Bear River is often referred to by the Mi’kmaw as L’sitkuk, which is pronounced “elsetkook”. Mi’kmaw Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Elsipogtog First Nation

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The Elsipogtog First Nation formerly known as Big Cove is a Mi’kmaq community located in the district of Sikniktewaq or Sikniktuk. Sikniktuk is translated into Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Tobique (Neqotkuk) First Nation

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Defenders of Wolastoqey Neqotkuk, or Tobique First Nation is the largest of six Wolastoqiyik (wah-lew-stook-gey-ick) or Maliseet Nation First Nation community in New Brunswick, Canada. Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Esgenoopetitj First Nation

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The Esgenoopetitj First Nation formerly known as Burnt Church, is a Mi’kmaw community located in the district of Sikniktewaq or Sikniktuk. Sikniktuk is translated into Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Paqtnkek’s Corporate Arm Is Looking Strong

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Chief Paul (PJ) Prosper of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation has announced that Rose Paul is the successful applicant for the new position of Chief Executive Officer Continue Reading →

Business, Culture

Keith Henry Joins Launch Of New Federal Tourism Growth Strategy

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Federal government strengthens Indigenous tourism and creates middle class jobs Kanien’kehá:ka Nation (Montreal, QC) – On May 22, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Continue Reading →

Business, Education

Reconcile Resource Management By Reflecting Indigenous Rights In Fisheries And Oceans

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Reflecting on Fisheries and Oceans Programs, Practises and Policies Membertou – The second and final report on the review of Indigenous programs at Fisheries and Continue Reading →

Business, Youth

Foundations Announce Funding For Indigenous Youth-Led Initiatives

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Millbrook – The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation has teamed up with the RBC Foundation and Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) to bring new resources to Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Energizing Atlantic FNs By Promoting Community Renewable Energy

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The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APCFNC) hosted its very first Clean Energy Conference for Atlantic First Nations in Fredericton, New Brunswick Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Leaders Explore Joint Community Economic Development Opportunities

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On May 14th, First Nation and municipal leaders from throughout Nova Scotia will gather to explore opportunities for joint regional economic development initiatives and discuss Continue Reading →

Business

Promoting Truth And Conviction By Celebrating Our Commercial Fishers

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Each year, the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) honours the hard work of the men and women working to support their Continue Reading →

Business, Legal

Burchells LLP Welcomes Garnet E. Brooks Into The Partnership

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HALIFAX – The partners of Burchells LLP, one of Atlantic Canada’s leading law firms, are pleased to announce the admission of Garnet E. Brooks into Continue Reading →