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“These Stars Will Protect Our Workers”

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New Eskasoni Mi’kmaq Family Building Officially Opens ESKASONI – The day could not get any grander when the new Mi’kmaw Family and Children’s Services of 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 →

Community, Education

Pollinator Action Project: Communities Invited

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The Pollinator Action Project, “Protect the Bees in Mi’kma’ki,” launched in April 2019 as part of The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq’s (CMM) Climate Action Program. Continue Reading →

Community, Health

New Funding For Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association

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Government announced annual funding for the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association of $205,700 on, May 15, at an event at Glooscap First Nation. The association Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Wula Na Kinu: THIS IS WHO WE ARE

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As Mi’kmaq we have always said the Indian Act says who is an “Indian”, not who is Mi’kmaq. An important part of our nationhood and 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 →

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The Things We Take For Granted: Non-Profit Offers Nova Scotians A Way To Connect

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Since registering as a non-profit in 2011, Red Bear Healing Home Society provides assistance to people who are experiencing economic hardships and poverty in Nova Continue Reading →

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Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program Graduation

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Their Honours were delighted to attend the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program Graduation Parade and Ceremony at Willow Park Armouries, CFB Stadacona on Friday, 17 Continue Reading →

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Northumberland Strait Coastal Restoration Project Thanks Knowledge Holders

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Seeking Additional Knowledge The Northumberland Strait Coastal Restoration Project would like to extend a HUGE thank-you to Knowledge Holders who participated in the traditional knowledge 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 →

Community, Health

$100 Million To Go To Pictou Landing For Restoration Of Tidal Inlet

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  Pictou Landing — The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia recognize that strategic investments in green infrastructure play a key role in supporting dynamic, Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Membertou Men’s Society’s Mental Wellness Walk

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Link to the Cape Breton Post story: click here.