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41 Years of “Big Bad John”

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The Paqtnkek Community members along with the help of the CBU class had the honour of Celebrating Keptin John R. Prosper’s Retirement on March 14, Continue Reading →

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Tripartite Forum: Working Committee Meetings for April 2014

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The Mi’kmaq – Nova Scotia – Canada Tripartite Forum currently has three (3) Working Committee meetings scheduled for April 2014. All Tripartite Forum Working Committee Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Eskasoni Middle School held Penny Drive for Abigail

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When nine year old Abigail Murdena Marshall of Eskasoni was diagnosed with Leukemia on May 3, 2013, the 10 month journey of treatment and countless Continue Reading →

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Very Active Chief in Sipekne’katik

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The Chief Of Sipekne’katik Band is a very busy person. He is always attending important events and does his best to show his support for Continue Reading →

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Tripartite Forum: Working Committee Meetings for March 2014

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The Mi’kmaq – Nova Scotia – Canada Tripartite Forum currently has four Working Committee meetings scheduled for March 2014. All Tripartite Forum Working Committee meetings Continue Reading →

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Membertou Promotes the Awareness of Domestic Violence

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There are many types of domestic violence, and it can happen at any age, to anyone. According to Nova Scotia’s  Domestic Violence Action Plan, aboriginal Continue Reading →

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Two new faces in Millbrook Band Council

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On February 21, 2014 Millbrook First Nation went to the polls to elect their Chief and Council. All of the current Chief and Council were Continue Reading →

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APC Welcomes New Health Staff

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The Atlantic Policy Congress (APC) of First Nations Secretariat is pleased to welcome two new Health staff members:  Troy Sanders and Jarvis Googoo. Our new Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Glooscap First Nation Announces Plans for New Economic Development Corporation

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December 5, 2013 – Bishopville, NS: Chief Sidney Peters and the Council of Glooscap First Nation (GFN) are staying true to their promise that community Continue Reading →

Community, Education

Mi’kmaq employment program ‘really helpful’

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SYDNEY – Membertou resident Angie Doucette is working as a human resources co-ordinator at Membertou First Nation through a program from the Mi’kmaq Employment Training Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Christmas at Shubie FM: Third Time is the Charm

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This year, the third Santa Claus Christmas Radio Show fell on the third anniversary of Shubie FM’s broadcast license. Santa and I were on hand Continue Reading →

Community

In Memorium – Reginald Maloney

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June 6, 1941 – December 3, 2013 On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Keptin Saqamow Reginald Maloney, 72, left us forever when he passed away in Continue Reading →