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2019 NS Mi’kmaw Summer Games

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In fall 2009, a group of Mi’kmaw Chiefs from Unama’ki began discussions on reviving the Summer Games, an athletic gathering and competitions that Mi’kmaw communities Continue Reading →

Business, Community

New Project Supports Indigenous Career Development In Unama’ki

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Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office to help grow Indigenous companies, encourage entrepreneurship through skills development Membertou – Supporting the growth of Indigenous-owned businesses, youth and future Continue Reading →

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Woodstock First Nation

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Woodstock First Nation is a Wolastoqiyik (wah-lew-stook-gey-ick) community situated alongside the St. Johns River. Located on the far West side of New Brunswick close to Continue Reading →

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Lennox Island First Nation

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First Reserve in Canada to be owned by its people Lennox Island First Nation is a Mi’kmaq community located on a small island sitting close Continue Reading →

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Chiefs Frustrated With NS Decisions For Cannabis Industry

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) has long recognized the importance of participating in the cannabis industry and has met with Premier McNeil Continue Reading →

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Eskasoni First Nation

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The Eskasoni First Nation is a Mi’kmaq community located in the district of Unama’kik. Unama’kik is translated into English as “the land of fog”. Mi’kmaq Continue Reading →

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An Update From The NL Mi’kmaq

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The Exploits Native Women’s Association (ENWA) dedicated the Community Room at the Qalipu Building in Grand Falls-Windsor on Friday, June 21st. In memory of Bernadette Continue Reading →

Community, Health

NS Native Women’s Association Declares A State Of Emergency

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We Are In Crisis Federal and Provincial government must commit to addressing the health needs of the Mi’kmaw, NOW! The Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association Continue Reading →

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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 →

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NL Government: Speech From The Throne

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The following are speaking notes delivered at the Opening of the First Session of the 49th General Assembly of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Continue Reading →

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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 →

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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 →