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AFN Welcomes Historic Decision by Human Rights Tribunal

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Calls for Action Now to Achieve Fairness for First Nations Children and Families OTTAWA, Jan. 26, 2016 – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Continue Reading →

Art, Community

Gentle Warrior: Rita Joe Music Project Creates Buzz

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The new song titled ‘Gentle Warrior,’ created by the students and teachers of Allison Bernard Memorial High School (ABMHS) in Eskasoni knew their song was Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Concerns over Alton Gas approval

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs, member to Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) and the Sipekne’katik Chief and Council have found themselves at odds Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Province Unveils Heritage Day Flag

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Heritage Day has a new symbol that reflects Nova Scotia’s rich and diverse culture. Tony Ince, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, unveiled the flag Continue Reading →

Community

Mi’kmaw Conservation Group’s Forestry Initiative

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In late summer 2015, Anthony King was hired as the MCG Forestry Stewardship Officer. Anthony is a Forest Technologist and Fish and Wildlife Technician whose Continue Reading →

Community

Newly Elected Qalipu Chief and Council Welcomed with Swearing in Ceremony

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An election to choose Qalipu’s governing body, the Chief and Council, takes place every three years, and was recently conducted this year on October 23. Continue Reading →

Community

Membertou to host 2016 Cape Breton Bike Rally

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The countdown is officially on!  On Tuesday, November 11, 2015, the announcement was made by Island Strong Motorcycle Association and Membertou Chief and Council that Continue Reading →

Business, Community

A Bay of Fundy Fishery Success Story: Annapolis Valley First Nation

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The shores of the Bay of Fundy in southwestern Nova Scotia is home to the small but vibrant Annapolis Valley First Nation. In the last Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Bear River Beat – Dreams do come True

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Eleven of our children left the Community on October 31st for their Special Trip. On November 1st they arrived in Fort Lauderdale. They had a Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Aquaculture: An Opportunity First Nations Are Seizing

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As Mi’kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFN) make important decisions regarding economic development priorities, the lucrative fish farming sector known as aquaculture is top of Continue Reading →

Community

Membertou Remembrance Day 2015

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Photos by Adam Gould.  

Community, Education

Are We Prepared for what may come?

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First Nation Emergency Preparedness Gathering Ever ask your community leaders, “How prepared is our community if a crisis were ever to happen?” Is your community Continue Reading →